Desert cuisines

By James Walters Serves 4 | Prep 30 mins plus soaking | Cook 15 mins 175g wholegrain green wheat freekeh 2 tsp Maldon sea salt 8 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 celery sticks, diced, leaves reserved and

For one of the easiest soups of all, cook split red lentils with veg and spices until sublime in texture. The flavours are inspired by Turkish cuisine, including the serving suggestion of dried mint,

By Thalia Rhodes Serves 2 | Prep 20 mins FOR THE CARROT TOP PESTO 1 bunch of carrot topsA large handful of flat-leaf parsleyA large handful of coriander5 tbsp olive oil, or any flavourless oil3 tbsp w

By Ryland Peters & Small Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 75 mins 8 shallots, peeled and halved2 tbsp olive oilA pinch of ground cinnamonA pinch of dried oregano200g freekah, rinsed50g almonds, coarsely

Is your cupboard full of ingredients bought for one dish and never used again? Step forward Flavour Heroes , the new book from Gurdeep Loyal

By U:Me (ume.cooking) Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 10 mins 450g chickpeas 60g U:ME Lebanese Spice Shot 6g fresh coriander 5g fresh mint 30g sesame oil 10g lemon juice 15g fresh red chilli 75g gram f