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In Lebanon, food is not simply eaten, it is shared, argued over, lingered on and remembered. From the mountains to the coast, and especially in Beirut, cooking is deeply tied to identity, hospitality

SERVES 1 This is a great way to use up leftovers. Throw in some frozen veggies too for a healthy boost of fibre. YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp olive oil1 chicken breast, diced½ carrot, diced¼ sweetheart cabbage

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

Takeaway-style dinners on the table in just 20 mins!

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?