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SERVES 4 This sweet and spicy fakeaway makes a satisfying Friday-night choice. YOU WILL NEED 1kg jointed chicken wings½ red chilli2 thumb-sized chunks ginger, 1 grated(reserving ½tsp for the cucumber)

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

This recipe has been designed so you can stash an extra family meal in the freezer. The burgers are quick and easy to make, and are packed with spinach, which can be a tricky vegetable to get kids to

Risotto alla pescatore Risotto is not really a Sicilian speciality, but over the years Sicilians have adopted it and cooked it in their own way with seafood taking centre stage, naturally. My advice i

Serves 4Prep time 15 minCook time 30 min Every Mediterranean country has its own recipes for using up stale bread – in Spain migas reigns supreme. A pile of chunky breadcrumbs fried in plenty of oil w