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Pastes are your storecupboard secret star that will transform any dish into a taste marvel, with recipes from food writer Gurdeep Loyal

Serves 3Prep time 10 minCook time 20 min MAKE AHEAD Make to the end of step 4; keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add the sesame seeds to serve. EASY SWAPS To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free

Turn storecupboard staples into dishes to delight

By Ryland Peters & Small Serves 4 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 2 hrs 30 mins FOR THE SALSA VERDE 1-2 fresh green chillies, stems removed2 cloves of garlic, peeled2-3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed (or tinne

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

Full of colour and flavour, these fresh but warming plates are perfect for lunch or supper on September days