Nigeria

Nigerian food is packed with flavour and warming spices, and often centres around soups and stews with ‘swallows’ (soft doughy starches), or grilled meat and seafood. I know very little about it, but

Sri Lanka’s plant-based curries showcase the island’s flair for flavour. Rich with coconut milk and layered with spice, they celebrate local produce in all its glory – think meaty jackfruit, sweet bee

Is your cupboard full of ingredients bought for one dish and never used again? Step forward Flavour Heroes , the new book from Gurdeep Loyal

My favourite dish is fried chicken. I know it’s a bit of a stereotype, but I love it. If it’s fried well and it’s got a lot of flavour to it, it’s great. You can eat it with anything really. Growing u

Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as

Prawns require minimal marinading because they take on flavour so readily, are quick to cook and taste incredible – especially when grilled in their shells. I’ve used canned pineapple here for ease an