I loved this combination of figs and foie. Last year, I was travelling in Krakow, Hungary, and I found this little shop at the farmers' market that specialised in charcuterie. I was stocking up on Bresaola and smoked venison sausages when I spied these small cans of foie gras, goose liver pate, in the corner. I had to pick up a few. The owner explained that these were special cans infused with their spectacular Tokai sweet wine. The pairing is lovely, with the wine's sweetnes

I was looking for a quick appetiser for a few friends who were coming over. This is the recipe I came across. It is super simple, and my guests loved it. This is a modern twist on Middle Eastern flavours, pita bread, eggplant and tahini. Here they are separated more for visual impact than anything else. The appetiser is superb, the pita has crunch, the roasted eggplant adds a sweet, earthy flavour, the tomatoes add freshness, and the tahini-yoghurt is creamy and delightful. T

This is a classic recipe in Chettinad. Eggs are a staple, easy to get, cheap and an excellent alternate source of protein. This is a simple and quick recipe. The eggs are boiled, then doused with a dry, peppery, aromatic sauce. The combination is perfect; tangy tomatoes form the base of the curry, and the spices infuse it beautifully. This dish is usually served as an appetiser, especially with drinks, but you can also serve it as a side dish. This South Indian cookbook bring