Sbs food

This recipe takes a buttery pound-style cake to the next level by caramelising cake slices, using a brown sugar butter mixture to create a delicious sweet crunch. Serve warm with a generous dollop of whipped sour cream.

The secret to this classic Thai noodle dish is to have all your ingredients chopped, prepped or measured out before you start cooking.

bake at 400F until falafel have a nice golden brown colour

Ma’anek are a traditional mezza served throughout Lebanon. They are quite small, pack a punch and are usually filled with beef and lamb, chilli and pine nuts in a sheep's casing. In Tripoli, the ma’anek are tossed in a pomegranate and garlic, lemon sauce and served with Lebanese bread to mop up the juices.

This is my take on a dish I had in Cádiz at a restaurant called La Merea (the Tide), which specialises in seafood and rice. It is one for garlic lovers, particularly as I – untypically for Spain – like to serve it with alioli as well.

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This classic Greek filo pie makes a perfect light lunch or dinner, and has such a fabulous combination of flavours – spinach, dill and spring onions with a creamy mix of cheeses. Alternatively, you can cut it into small diamonds and serve as an appetiser. / #spanakopita #vegetarian

Malaysian kunyit (turmeric) fried chicken. Makes ideal as finger food or a casual starter