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■ Makes 12-15 ■ Prep 40 mins plus cooling, chilling and 1 hr setting ■ Cook 15 mins unbaked dough only 175g softened butter, plusextra for the tin100g golden caster sugar250g plain flour, plus extrafo

Three irresistible Italian bakes from food writer Ursula Ferrigno

Nicola trained as a pastry chef at some of the best places in the business, including Dominique Ansel and Little Bread Pedlar. She’s also worked with modern legend Yotam Ottolenghi and her 2024 debut

Nothing beats the sweet, sun-ripened flavour of seasonal tomatoes. Whether they’re roasted, raw or simmered into sauces, they can add vibrancy and depth to so many dishes. At their peak, tomatoes need

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