“There are many versions of this online and it is such a good idea, I wish I’d thought of it myself. If you want to save time, buy Paneton savoury pastry. If you want to save more time, buy a jar of caramelised onions...”

“This recipe comes from the pintxos bar in San Sebastián that invented it – I go there every year with my gastronomic group. It’s like a big soufflé, and is cooked fast and hot. We stand in the street outside the bar eating it while sipping sherry…”

“This recipe, inspired by Maggie Beer, is simple and delicious. When your fishing mate turns up with a huge fillet of hapuka they’ve just caught and filleted, this is what you do. The sophistication of it lies in the double marinade technique…”