10 things you need to know about pierogi

ÒD ough might just be the most important recipe in the history of human civilisation – a basic combination of flour and water, yet a masterpiece despite its simplicity. I grew up in my father’s pizza

Ingredients (Serves 4-6) 350 g potatoes, peeled,diced225 g swede, peeled, diced2 eggs50 g butter50 g plain flour600 ml milk, plus extra formashing450 g smoked haddock,skinned and cubed110 g frozen pea

Boiling is where the ingredients are submerged in water and boiled at a fairly rapid heat (nearly 100°C). Due to the high temperature, the liquid is bubbling vigorously, turning to steam and reducing,

Valencia, on Spain’s eastern coast, is the undisputed home of paella. The fabulous saffron-infused rice dish is now synonymous with the city and Spain more generally Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil4 skin

Crowd-pleasing dishes inspired by summer travels

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 1 broccoli (about 350g), floretscut into bite-sized pieces,stalk cut into 1cm chunks2 leeks, finely sliced (about 350g)½-1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)2 tbsp o