From the field to your table

Ingredient guide

A practical guide to choosing each ingredient, enjoying it at its seasonal best and making the most of its flavour.

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Ingredients to discover

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All year round

Boneless neck or shoulder meat with connective tissue that softens during braising. It provides protein and variable fat depending on the cut …

All year round

An offal cut with a strong flavour and fine texture, providing protein, iron and vitamin A. It should not be treated like a muscle steak when …

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Pig’s feet containing skin, tendons and bones, becoming gelatinous after long cooking. Edible yield is much lower than purchase weight.

All year round

Tuna canned in water or brine, used drained. It provides protein with little added fat; salt depends on the brand.

All year round

Corn kernels toasted or fried until crunchy. Used in small amounts for texture contrast, they provide energy and often contain salt.

All year round

Flat dried wheat pasta sheets for layered lasagne. Some need boiling, while oven-ready sheets need enough liquid and cooking time to hydrate.

All year round

Flat ribbons of dried wheat pasta, wider than spaghetti. They may contain egg depending on the brand.

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Dried bow-tie pasta with a centre thicker than its edges. It works in salads and vegetable pasta dishes.

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Tiny star-shaped wheat pasta for soups and salads. It cooks quickly and needs a fine sieve for draining.

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Large dried conch-shaped pasta with a wide opening, suitable for stuffing and cooking in stock. It provides carbohydrate.