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Vegetarian and frugal it may be, but the chickpea is one of the most versatile ingredients you could keep in your cupboards. ”

I have been cooking with preserved lemon for years, using it left, right and centre, but I am still far from reaching my limit. ”

When I was a kid, there was always food to be had on the street in Jerusalem, but anything above a falafel stand was mediocre or worse. ”

For my money, celery hasn't got a mean bit of fibre in its body, and we all need to start being much nicer to it. ”

Eating ready-made meals is about being very passive, and actively cooking is something that nothing compares to. ”

Custard is controversial: what makes it a custard, how best to cook it and, crucially, is it to be eaten or put in a pie and thrown? ”

For those, like me, who can't rely on being given a home smoker this Christmas, you can build your own approximation with just a roll of tin foil and a big wok or pan for which you have a lid. ”

The main distinction for fresh chillies is whether they are red or green, the difference being one of ripeness. ”

Brussels sprouts are really quite versatile. ”

The emotive power of hummus all over the Middle East cannot be overstated, being the focus of some serious tribal rivalries. ”