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by Liam Side
Shatteringly crisp outside, fluffy inside. Serves 4, in about 1¼ hours. A little bicarb in the water roughs up the surface for extra crunch.
by Sofia Dessert
A classic French mousse: light, airy and intensely chocolatey. Serves 6, in 30 minutes plus 3 hours chilling. The eggs aren't cooked, so use pasteurised eggs if you're serving anyone pregnant, very young or elderly.
The Lebanese way: mostly parsley, with just a little bulgur. Serves 4, in about 30 minutes.
by Ama Snack
Ultra smooth hummus from tinned chickpeas, whipped with plenty of tahini. Serves 6, in about 40 minutes.
by Priya Main Course
The Philippines' national dish: chicken braised in vinegar, soy, garlic and bay. Serves 4, in about 1¼ hours. Serve with plenty of steamed rice for the sauce.
Miso soup made properly, from a quick homemade dashi. Serves 4, in about 1 hour, mostly soaking.
A crisp, sweet and sour Japanese cucumber salad. Serves 4 as a side, in about 30 minutes.
by Marco Salad
Tuscan bread salad, where crisp bread soaks up tomato juices and a sharp dressing. Serves 4, in about 45 minutes.
by Liam Baking
A crackly, open-crumbed loaf baked in a lidded pot. Time does all the work. Makes 1 loaf, in about 17 hours, almost all of it waiting. Mix it the evening before you want to bake.
by Ama Salad
Horiatiki: chunky tomato, cucumber and pepper under a slab of feta, with no lettuce. Serves 4, in about 20 minutes.
by Ama Main Course
Smoky, deep red West African rice steamed in a slow-cooked pepper and tomato base. Serves 6, in about 1½ hours. Letting the bottom catch a little gives it the prized party-jollof smokiness.
Blistered, garlicky green beans with soy and sesame. Serves 4 as a side, in about 15 minutes.
by Aiko Snack
Japanese rice balls with a creamy tuna filling, made for lunchboxes. Makes 6, in about 1 hour.
by Liam Main Course
A juicy, crisp-skinned Sunday roast chicken with a quick pan gravy. Serves 4, in about 2¾ hours, including salting.
Mexican street corn: charred cobs slathered in lime crema, cotija and chilli. Serves 4, in about 20 minutes.