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" I keep returning to the combination of artichoke, broad beans and lemon. The freshness of young beans and the lemon juice 'lifts' the artichoke and balances its hearty nature. "

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" The addition of vinaigrette to freshly roasted vegetables gives them a freshness and juiciness they don't normally have; the acidity brings out new shades of flavour, too. "

" Though not a true cereal but a fruit, buckwheat seeds resemble cereal grains and are often used in a similar way to rice, barley, bulgar or quinoa, usually as a side dish. "

" Almost every culture has its own variation on chicken soup, and rightly so - it's one of the most gratifying dishes on the face of the Earth. "

" Many ingredients are called 'earthy,' but none comes as close to fitting the bill as buckwheat. I'm mildly obsessed with the stuff. "

" Gooseberries aren't just for creamy desserts and pies. "

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" A well-made salad must have a certain uniformity; it should make perfect sense for those ingredients to share a bowl. "

" Black glutinous rice works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It's a popular pudding rice in south-east Asia, where you'll often come across it cooked with water, coconut milk and a pandan leaf. "

" Kibbeh comes in all forms, but most feature bulgur and meat. "

" A quick shallow fry is a great way to transform leftovers, and no more so than in the case of risotto. "

" Salbitxada is a sharp and lightly sweet Catalan sauce that's traditionally served with calcots - spring or salad onions, grilled whole, make a good substitute. "

" Polenta is one of those ingredients that in many homes spends its days at the back of the kitchen cupboard, on the 'no one knows quite what to do with it' shelf. "

" Verjuice may not be the easiest thing in the world to find, but you should be able to track some down in good delis and online. "

" The difference between a bland tomato and great one is immense, much like the difference between a standard, sliced white bread and a crusty, aromatic sourdough. "

" I just don't tend to cook eggplant at home. "

" Pizza was made for television in so many ways: it is easy to heat up, easy to divide and easy to eat in a group. It is easy to enjoy, easy to digest and easy-going. It is so Italian! "

" You don't need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet. "

" Good-quality nuts, toasted in a little butter and salt, make a magical addition to many salads. "

" As for pineapple, it's far more versatile than you might think, and certainly merits wider use than in Hawaiian pizzas and pina coladas and on cheesy cocktail sticks. "

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" For me, the end of childhood came when the number of candles on my birthday cake no longer reflected my age, around 19 or 20. From then on, each candle came to represent an entire decade. "

" If I am honest, my food is actually quite far removed from both the food of my mother and my father. "

" Stereotypical vegetarian food looks gray and brown. "

" Mackerel is sustainable and healthy. "

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" Food was always important in my family, but I didn't think of it as a vocation until a later point in life. "

" If the British Isles had an official vegetable, it would have to be the potato. "

" I have to admit that I can't take a whole fig and eat it on its own as I would a peach or mango. It's just too much. "

" Sea spaghetti looks like dark fettuccine and has a similar texture - you can get it in health food stores or online. "

" The kitchen is tough. It's one of the last bastions in civilized culture that sets out to crush the spirit. "

" Sweet potatoes are ideal for lazy days: just bake, then mash and mix with yogurt, butter or olive oil. "

" Buckwheat, like Marmite and durian, is a seriously divisive foodstuff, so it needs a seriously capable defence team if it's ever going to make it on to most people's dinner tables. "

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