by Thomasina Miers

"Most people think about chillies in terms of heat and their capacity to blow one's head off. I think about how they can delicately pep up a pile of silky aubergines, perhaps already spiced with...

Omega-bursting pumpkin seeds are amazingly good for you and full of nutty flavour.

© Thomasina Miers.  Recipe taken from Chilli Notes by Thomasina Miers (Hodder & Stoughton £25)

Pumpkin seeds are an important source of protein and good essential oils, and have long been a staple...

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan and, when sizzling, stir in the flour and cook for a few  minutes until it smells toasted but hasn’t browned. Add the mustard powder, cayenne pepper and...