Squeaky cheese, as it’s affectionately known in our house, as I am sure it is in many others, originates from… Read more My star ingredient: Halloumi

I wouldn’t be without chorizo in my kitchen. There’s always a chorizo ring in the fridge and some slices of… Read more My star ingredient: Chorizo

If a bag of spinach isn’t in your freezer, it should be. You’re missing out! Keep fresh spinach for salads… Read more My star ingredient: Frozen spinach

No, I haven’t gone mad! If you’re spending money on an expensive cheese like Parmesan (though hopefully you’re now buying… Read more My star ingredient: Cheese rind

Su what? Sumac: a Middle-Eastern ground spice that comes from a berry which grows on a wild bush around many parts of… Read more My star ingredient: Sumac

I first came across bottles of concentrated stock when watching a Nigella Lawson programme. After trying it, I ditched the… Read more My star ingredient: Concentrated stock

Garam masala is an intoxicatingly aromatic spice blend commonly used in Indian cooking. It’s typically used like a seasoning at… Read more My star ingredient: Garam masala

Grana Padano is a hard Italian cheese made in the Po River valley area of Northern Italy. It has a… Read more My star ingredient: Grana Padano

Chipotles are dried and smoked jalapeno peppers whilst adobo is a tangy sauce (it could probably be classed as a pickle)… Read more My star ingredient: Chipotle en adobo