Island influence

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

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

Prawns require minimal marinading because they take on flavour so readily, are quick to cook and taste incredible – especially when grilled in their shells. I’ve used canned pineapple here for ease an

Bayrūt, a city that keeps regenerating. Well acquainted with tragedy, Lebanon has suffered through years of turmoil, leaving many parts of its capital severely damaged or left in ruins. But there is a

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS | EASY 100g unsalted butter, softened 50g icing sugar ½ lemon, zested 8 thick slices of brioche STRAWBERRY SAUCE 250g strawberries, sliced, plus extra to serve 1 t

Born in Greece, Carolina moved to the UK in 1997 to study at university. Since 2005 she’s worked as a chef and restaurant consultant and has written about food for various journals and websites. She w