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Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

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Ingredients (Serves 2) 80 g chorizo, sliced1 small red pepper, deseeded and choppedGenerous handful of young spinach2 slices sourdough bread1 tbs olive oil5 eggs, beaten3 tbs milkFreshly ground black

Bubble up Got a red cabbage left in the fridge post-Christmas? If 2026 is your year for eating healthier, try fermenting that cabbage to make gut-friendly kimchi – the national dish of Korea. ● Lacto-

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