Signature dishes with the flygerians

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

Food writer Gurdeep Loyal says upping the flavour factor in recipes is as simple as rethinking how you use common ingredients and blending recipes from various traditions

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

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

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

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