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This is my take on a dish I had in Cádiz at a restaurant called La Merea (the Tide), which specialises in seafood and rice. It is one for garlic lovers, particularly as I – untypically for Spain – like to serve it with alioli as well.

The secret to this classic Thai noodle dish is to have all your ingredients chopped, prepped or measured out before you start cooking.

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Kapunata is a popular Maltese dish that can be served as a hearty accompaniment to any protein-based meal or simply paired with a slice of bread for dipping and enjoying on its own.

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Adding a little something else to your asado (barbecue) like this eggplant dish makes for a great addition to the meat.

Ma’anek are a traditional mezza served throughout Lebanon. They are quite small, pack a punch and are usually filled with beef and lamb, chilli and pine nuts in a sheep's casing. In Tripoli, the ma’anek are tossed in a pomegranate and garlic, lemon sauce and served with Lebanese bread to mop up the juices.

The raw cured redcurrants here, or lingon sylt, are a Danish classic. They have high acidity, which works very well with rich, fried fish and heavier meats

This is a recipe for the height of summer. One of the delights of seasonality is enjoying produce when it is available from local suppliers – not only are you supporting local farmers, the produce will be packed with nutrition and flavour.