“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…”

“It’s not clear whether the reference to wealth here relates to the caloric value of this chocolate-topped caramel slice, or the fact that sugar and chocolate were out of reach for the average Scottish peasant back in the day. Let’s just settle on the fact that this is R I C H. And delicious. A small piece, savoured slowly, is perfect….” – Michael & Pippa James