1 Food that speaks of home When guests arrive I like to welcome them with something that evokes the comfort and welcome of a Sri Lankan home — roast paan still warm from the bakery, a punchy pol sambo

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SERVES 4IngredientsFor the spice paste 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 small onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 lemongrass stalk For the main 4 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp table salt300m

Have dinner on the table in just 15 mins with this sweet and spicy winner. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 6-8 MINS ✱ 2 x 200g steaks (we used sirloin) ✱ Sesame or vegetable oil for rubbing ✱ 275g pack cook

LEISURE

SERVES 8-10 | PREP 10 MINS COOK 1 HR 5 MINS | EASY 175g salted butter, softened175g golden caster sugar3 large eggs175g self-raising flour100g dessicated coconut2 tbsp milk125g raspberriesTOPPING4 tbs