Replace pitted Kalamata olives with pitted olives of choice in this recipe.

Instead of discarding cooking liquid from mushrooms, drain over a bowl and reserve for use as stock in a soup.

Pan de sal is traditionally served with a cup of coffee, but is also delicious with butter or Pimento cheese spread, see Cookidoo® for the recipes.

If using only the white part of the leek you will need approximately 10 leeks. If using the white and green parts of the leek you'll need approximately 3 leeks.

Bacon is salty, therefore use salt sparingly or to your taste.

We served our pretzel bites with Taleggio cheese sauce, for dipping. See Cookidoo® for the recipe.

Like pizza, calzone originated in Naples, where they are believed to have been created as a more portable form of pizza that could be eaten without utensils. They are essentially a circle of pizza dough stuffed with fillings then folded in half before being baked in a pizza oven. Fillings vary from meats, cheeses and vegetables, and traditionally do not contain tomato sauce. Instead, a small dish of tomato sauce is served on the side. Our recipe makes calzones with two different fillings. The ingredients can be doubled for either filling to make four calzones the same.

Make in advance method: dough can be made in advance and stored in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. Remove dough from refrigerator and allow it to rise (approx. 1 hr.) before proceeding with the filling.

To test for proofing: place a small ball of dough in a glass of water and when it rises to the top the dough has finished proofing.

Please refer to The Basic Cookbook or Everyday Cookbook for the Vegetable stock paste recipe.

To help the dough prove faster, set the bowl with dough over a bowl of warm water until it has doubled in size.

Instead of discarding cooking liquid from mushrooms in step 4 , drain over a bowl and reserve for use as stock in a soup.

Chilli con carne is the undisputable king of comforting dishes. Take your chilli game to the next level by simmering pieces of beef in a rich, chipotle chilli sauce until meltingly tender, then topping with a cheesy polenta cobbler. Baked until hot and bubbling, this is the ultimate winter warmer.

Bacon is salty, therefore use salt sparingly or to taste.

Sprinkle spices and/or dried herbs on top of brushed phyllo dough before baking.

In this clever vegan take on a traditional quiche, blended tofu makes a fantastic replacement for eggs. With a filling that’s packed with rich sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, and plenty of dried herbs in the crust, this quiche is a fantastic option for anyone following meat, dairy and gluten-free diets (and everyone else, too!).

Spices and herbs are used extensively in Moroccan cuisine. One of the most well-known mixes is ras el hanout, a complex blend which contains 27 unique spices. Together with harissa, it adds a subtle flavour to the chickpeas and halloumi in this vegetarian filo pie. Serve with a side salad for a tasty evening meal.

Replace pickled tuna with tuna in oil or tuna in brine or water.