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MAKES 10 Ingredients For the lemon filling110g caster sugarFinely grated zest of 1 lemon2 tsp lemon thyme leaves1 egg, plus 3 yolks2 tsp plain flourPinch of fine sea salt125ml lemon juice125ml single

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

enjoy a shellfish feast on the Norfolk marshes ...

2021 MasterChef finalist Alexina Anatole ’s second book Sweet is an indulgent treat, packed with dreamy recipes. Here are a few we couldn’t resist…