Czech cuisine is bold. Despite being a country not widely known for its gastronomy, boy, does the food speak volumes. It is accidentally seasonal and serendipitously simple. The flavours are similar t

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INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 litre vegetable stock Zest and juice of 1 un

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Journalist and cookbook author Janet Mendel on how the region’s flavours have influenced Spanish cuisine

By Joanne Lee MolinaroServes 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 20 mins 1½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil1½ tsp toasted sesame oil2 tbsp gochugaru2 large (or 4 medium) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced½ a yellow onio