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Executive chef and partner of Maison François in London’s St James’s, Matthew has spent time in many top-end restaurants in the UK and further afield, including the three-Michelin-starred kitchens of

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,

SERVES 2-3 | PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS | EASY | V 200g black or red grapes (or a mixture)2 tsp sherry vinegar2 tsp olive oil1 tbsp honeypinch of chilli flakes2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked250g halloumi,

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With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

Ingredients (Serves 1) 1 large potato, peeledand cut into chunks1 tbsp olive oilSalt and freshlyground black pepper1 poussin, preferablycorn-fed Large pinch of driedthymeGrated zest and juiceof 1 lemo