Eating your way through the arrondissements

The Saadians – the Arabic dynasty that took Marrakech and ruled Morocco from the mid-16th century until 1659 – were hugely wealthy. Having conquered Timbuktu, they controlled the gold trade of west Af

This recipe is inspired by my much-loved fried gordal olives stuffed with manchego, a big favourite at Pizarro restaurant. Here, the creamy, nutty manchego is fried until perfectly golden and crisp, b

SERVES 4 | PREP 20 MINS COOK 45 MINS | EASY | GF 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil,plus extra for drizzling1 onion, chopped1 red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tbsp finely chopped oregano leaves

Enjoy the spice of life in this bucolic French region, famed for its flavoursome mustards, complex wines and rich, slow-cooked chicken and beef dishes

Lisa Hilton is wowed by a French bistrot in Fulham