“The calamari preparation gives us a rice noodle-like texture, so we had the pasta. Then it was finding a way to make a sauce light enough not to compromise the taste of the calamari but coating it in a way that made you feel like you were eating the perfect carbonara…”

“When we buy tuna, we always buy the whole fish. As you can imagine, we bought very little tuna in the early days, with the original Saint Peter being quite a small restaurant with a small coolroom…”

“The instruction to the guest is to rip a small piece of the bread, dip it in the brine, then liberally butter the bread and top with the garfish: RIP, DIP, BUTTER, FISH.” — Josh Niland

“You will need to begin this recipe a day ahead.  Doi bora unites two beloved ingredients: doi (yoghurt) and bora (fritters). It’s a contrasting blend of crispy exterior and soft, yoghurt- infused centre. The fritters, traditionally made from ground and whipped urad daal (also known as black gram), are deep…”

“You will need to begin this recipe a day ahead. Milk holds an essential role in Bengali dessert-making, which is a direct result of Bengal’s longstanding relationship with dairy farming. And if there’s one dessert that embodies this history, it’s mishti doi, a luxurious, silky yoghurt that has put Bengali desserts on the map…”

“You will need to begin this recipe at least a day ahead. There’s something undeniably theatrical about placing a whole roast leg of lamb at the centre of the table, its inviting aroma swirling around the room. If there’s one dish that captures both showmanship and substance…”

Spatchcocking a chicken is a two-minute kitchen hack that we think everyone should know. We buy a whole free-range or organic chicken, then cut out the breastbone with scissors before butterflying the bird and pressing down sharply on it once to make it sit flat. The Middle Eastern spices and curry leaves transform…”

Instant noodles meet cheese and smooshed peas in a toastie… no, really. Hear us out here. It shouldn’t really work, but it absolutely does. Think Mumbai street-food energy meets late-night fridge/pantry raid – it’s salty, zingy, melty, and maybe a bit unhinged, but totally moreish. The noodles bring spice and depth, the pea puree is sweet and fresh, and the cheese does…”

“Chicken 65 is a quintessential Indian street-food dish, and you will find many variations depending on the street-food vendor and their take on it. The dish is bright red in colour and has a reputation of being spicy. There are many myths about its origins and name: that it has 65 different types of chilli, 65 different spices or…”

The ingredients of success are to treat your business like it has a soul, be loyal to your staff, be efficient, be passionate and don’t change your menu too much. This is a simple dish with few ingredients, but timing is crucial – serve the clams immediately.

“This base recipe sits somewhere between ice cream and gelato, with a lower milk-fat content than a traditional ice cream to make up for the added fat from the chocolate. Keeping the fat content lower allows the full, rich flavor of the chocolate to shine. Important for all ice creams, but especially for chocolate: Add a good pinch of salt! Try a teaspoon of the custard before and after adding salt…”

“Rhubarb is a harbinger of spring in Scandinavia, the first and most-loved sweet ingredient of the season. You can almost feel the anticipation in the air, the countdown until the first hot-pink stalks are available at the markets. There is something so fittingly northern about the hardy and super tart stalks that need quite a bit of sugar to bring out the beautiful flavour…”

“Cardenales are an interesting bit of European pastry history. These delicious pastries originated in Vienna as “cardinal slices” but then somehow made their way to a town at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains in Mallorca, where they are known and loved as cardenales de Lloseta, the “cardinals of...” 

“At Gault’s on Quay, this Caesar salad was served in a white bowl resting on a VW hub cap! Good anchovies make all the difference here.” —Simon Gault

“On the menu at Osteria Uno since day one.A version of this pasta has been with us from the very beginning at Uno. It’s built around that combination we love — the briny sweetness of New Zealand green-lipped mussels with the deep, spicy savouriness of Calabrian ’nduja.” - Jordan Macdonald

“This is a glorious cake for a very special occasion. I’m not going to sugarcoat it for you, though, it’s a lot of work, so the person you’re making it for needs to be worth it! Cardamom, coconut and caramel are three of my top flavours, making this one of my all-time favourite cakes. To prevent it becoming too sweet it is imperative to cook the caramel until it is a rich…”

“Whilst the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is incredibly popular, it isn’t really one I enjoy; I find the balance of flavour is often wrong and the whole thing tastes too acidic. When it comes to pairing dark chocolate with a berry my preferred partner is blackberry. I also like to add a hint of liquorice, which helps bring together the flavours of the fruit and chocolate.“ – Edd Kimber

“Chocolate is most often used as the dominant central flavour in baking, but sometimes you can use it as a secondary flavour. Here, in the form of cocoa, it is used to add a warmth and depth that plays really well against the flavour of molasses and the warm spices. If you want a stronger chocolate flavour, you could add a thin layer of ganache to the filling.” – Edd Kimber

“These leek croquettes are a delicious fusion of hearty beef with the delicate, mildly sweet flavour of leeks, and I am completely crazy about them.” – Meni Vale

“The yoghurt marinade in this dish acts as both a tenderiser and a flavour enhancer, infusing the lamb with richness and a subtle tanginess, while the spices add depth and complexity. Start this recipe the day before if you can.” – Meni Vale