Sushi rice, embellished with the perfect amount of spice, brings this Japanese staple to life. Best when made from rice that's been cooked a day in advance.

Fresh cilantro and lime brighten the flavour of this rice. It's perfect served with grilled salmon or unagi, Japanese barbequed eel.

A beautiful and aromatic combination of fresh coconut, Indian spices and Jade rice make this a special side dish.

Cannellini beans and broccolini is a classic Italian combination tossed with balsamic dressing.

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

Nutty farro and Arabic spices make a beautiful flavour combination. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with roast leg of lamb or grilled meat.

Grano is an ancient grain from Southern Italy with a toasted wheat flavour and texture similar to barley. Cooked with pesto and topped with a poached egg.

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.

Freekeh has a firm, chewy texture and a distinctly earthy, nutty and slightly smoky flavour that's perfect in this risotto.

Fragrant Indian spices pair perfectly with sweet caramelised onion and nutty farro. Delicious as a vegetarian main course or served with Tandoori chicken.

This dense and moist hazelnut cake is a traditional Italian sweet that's ready in under an hour.

Chestnuts give this stuffing a unique flavour that's perfect for roast chicken or turkey or baked in muffin tins for vegetarians.

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.

Homemade crisp, golden chicken wings faster than take-out and served with a favourite condiment.

A middle-eastern inspired spice rub that's just as delicious on lamb or as a kebab seasoning.

Smoked cheddar and Aleppo pepper are a winning combination in this cheese sauce for cauliflower. Ultrasperse makes the sauce extra creamy.