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◷ 304 minmedium
Thin spinach egg-pasta sheets layered with beef and pork ragù, creamy béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. Allow about 5 hours 5 minutes, including resting and serving, and longer if the ragù needs further reduction or the lasagne needs more baking.
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An Ethiopian red lentil stew with sweet, thoroughly softened onions, warm berbere heat and a thick, spoonable texture, served with injera. Allow about 1 hour 25 minutes, or longer if the onions or lentils need more cooking.
◷ 125 minmedium
A Greek spinach and feta pie with spring onions, dill and crisp, golden filo layers. Thoroughly squeezed spinach and a cool filling keep it neatly sliceable. Allow about 2 hours 5 minutes, including resting; additional baking may be needed.
◷ 119 minmedium
Browned chicken thighs braised gently in dry cider, stock and wholegrain mustard, with late-added apple wedges. The sauce stays savoury and lightly reduced, while the apples soften without falling apart.
◷ 204 minmedium
Two homemade pizzas with a crisp, cooked-through base, an airy golden rim, bright tomato sauce, soft mozzarella and fresh basil. Bake them one at a time on a thoroughly preheated metal tray and serve each as it is ready.
◷ 75 minmedium
Crisp baked corn tortillas topped with tender shredded chicken in a thick, smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, crunchy lime-dressed cabbage and fresh coriander. Makes 8 tostadas, serving 4.
◷ 143 minmedium
Thin, lahmacun-style flatbreads with a juicy lamb, tomato and pepper topping, crisp edges and flexible centres. Finish with sharp sumac onions, parsley and lemon, serving in two freshly baked rounds.
◷ 58 mineasy
Browned minced lamb, sweet peas and warming spices in a thick onion-and-tomato sauce, finished with garam masala and fresh coriander. Serve with warm chapatis; allow about an hour, longer if the sauce needs extra reduction.
◷ 403 minmedium
Two layers of briefly espresso-dipped savoiardi and airy mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa. Use pasteurised egg products suitable for uncooked dishes and chill for at least 6 hours for tender biscuits and softly set layers.
◷ 30 mineasy
Render cured Spanish chorizo, then simmer butter beans in its paprika-rich oil for a glossy, lightly thickened sauce. Tender spinach and a splash of sherry vinegar balance the creamy beans and smoky, savoury chorizo.
◷ 107 mineasy
Bone-in chicken thighs gently braised with onions, ginger and turmeric, then finished with preserved lemon and green olives. Expect tender meat and a glossy golden sauce. Allow about 1 hour 50 minutes, with additional braising time if needed for tenderness.
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Sweet leeks in a creamy mustard sauce sit beneath tender sliced potatoes and a golden mature Cheddar crust. This pastry-free British pie takes about 90 minutes, including resting; allow longer if the leeks need more evaporation or the potatoes need further baking.