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

Rise and shine with a traditional Irish breakfast, from marmalade cake and banana muffins to waffles and wheaten farls

TO PREP 10 minutes TO FREEZE 4 hours or overnight SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS ● 500g natural yoghurt ● 100g dark chocolate ● 4 tbsp blackcurrants ● 50g mixed nuts, chopped ● 1 tbsp coconut flakes METHOD 1 Li

TO PREP 10 mins TO COOK 40 mins SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g orzo ✔ 2 echalion shallots, sliced ✔ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✔ 1 bunch of dill ✔ ¼ lemon, juice ✔ 1 tbsp dried mint ✔ 5

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

IF YOU MAKE ONE THING… Thai-style chicken Serves ...