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How the British ever developed a reputation for poor food when we conjured up these flavoursome delights is beyond us here at delicious.!
TV chef Simon's unique no-meat dishes are so great that vegetarians will rejoice and carnivores will forget why they ever needed meat.
From tiramisu to torta di riso, panna cotta to panettone, you can taste the love in Italian puds. If you know a place that does better desserts then we'd love to hear about it.
Remember the old joke: "I'm on a seafood diet? I see food and I eat it." Er, hilarious, isn't it. However, there's nothing funny – only yummy – about these superlative shellfish recipes.
Fancy a little fishy on a little dishy, as the old song goes? Then read on...
We sent a roving reporter with an appetite to find 10 of the best in London and around the UK.
Beans means... delicious dishes
Keep your fingers on the pulses with these delicious. recipes for beans, peas and lentils.
Peas, beans and lentils (when dried, they're collectively known as pulses) have been derided in recent years as the insipid fodder loved by sandal-clad vegans. And then there are the schoolyard rhymes about their unfortunate side effects...
But what is not widely known is that they're a great source of protein, carbohydrate and fibre, and low in fat – soya beans, especially, are one of nature's superfoods, being rich in calcium and iron too.
In cooking, they add texture, absorb flavours, and help thicken soups, sauces and casseroles. Whether tinned, dried or frozen, they make a nutritious addition to our diet.
Caribbean chicken, rice and beans
This quick and easy recipe will transport you to the West Indies whatever the weather.
Cassoulet
Long, slow cooking is the key to this truly magnificent French dish.
Cheat's Boston beans
The classic American recipe has never been easier - tinned baked beans help you slash the cooking time.
Chicken, pasta and butter bean ramen
This deliciously healthy recipe makes an easy Asian-style soup for two in just 15 minutes.
Chilli beans with Monterey Jack nachos
This easy family favourite is a great hotpot-cum-hearty soup.
Creamy corn and butter bean chicken
This easy chicken recipe can be made in advance and frozen, ready to be enjoyed when there's just no time to cook.
Italian bean casserole
This substantial casserole of borlotti and cannellini beans will bring a hearty glow to your face - and it's suitable for veggies too.
Ouillade (bacon, bean and cabbage soup)
This hearty, stick-to-your-ribs stew will keep you going on a chilly day.
Sausages with borlotti beans
Borlotti beans go brilliantly with sausages and savoury cabbage in this satisfying supper.
Spuds with spicy beans and salami
Kids will love making – and eating – this easy dish of spuds, spicy beans and salami.
Vegetable bake with garlic bread topping
Something quick and easy for when veggie friends come round, this bake of cannellini beans mixed with vegetable soup, and cheese is tops.