I cooked this recipe because of seemingly disconnected reasons: Trevor Noah, my parents and a great cookbook. We were watching Trevor...

I wanted to create a Mexican-style chilli that uses a range of Mexican chillies to add depth of flavour. I also wanted to simmer this dish, over an extended period, so the flavours could have time to integrate and shine. This chilli is a labour of love; it takes about 3 hours to make with multiple steps, but the results are outstanding.  A used a combination of chillies: chipotle for smokiness, arbol for some heat, ancho for its distinctive sweet-spicy flavour, mulato for its

A korma is one of India’s classic curries. Developed in the kitchens of the Mughal empire, korma is a rich dish served to royalty. A korma is traditionally made from ground nuts, meat and cooked in a cream or yoghurt base with lots of caramelised onions. This version from the city of Hyderabad is decadent, packed with flavour and a treat on any table. The combination of spices is a balancing act of subtle, luxurious flavours. Adding green chillies as a garnish adds a kick of