A taste of... persia

3 tbsp vegetable oil100g onions, finely chopped2 x 400g tins of chickpeas, drained and rinsed115g potato, peeled and roughly chopped½ tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 heaped tsp coarsely crushed fennel see

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil ✔ 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar ✔ 1 tbsp tahini ✔ 1 tbsp harissa paste, plus extra to serve (optional) ✔ salt and pepper ✔ 1 carrot, cut into small chunks ✔ 1 red o

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

Apples aren’t the only fruits that make a great tatin, pineapple is also fantastic and marries well with my love for spice. This is lovely served warm with whipped cream, custard or ice cream. SERVES

You might have heard that you can’t freeze fresh tomatoes, because you need to cook them first. That may be true of larger toms, but we don’t agree when it comes to the cherry variety. If you have mor

By National Rice Week 2025 (riceassociation.org.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 300g basmati rice2 medium aubergines, sliced in halflengthwise and scored2 tbsp white miso paste1 tbsp maple