8 best side dishes for warm weather.A collection of delicious and less obvious side dishes originally created for specific recipes. But, they all share being able to work with a far wider range of dishes. Some are classics, others a little more leftfield and many are a good way to stop leftovers from going to waste. Issue no.1 of what I hope to be an occasional series and focuses on side dishes that work well in warmer weather. So, ideal for those who live in hot places or a

A contemporary take on the Southern African peculiarity that is monkey gland sauce served here with a take on surf 'n turf

Child-friendly, this sausage and bacon stew is truly a fusion dish. Usually made with meat, it's easily adapted to be 100% vegan.

My Flemish waterzooi unapologetically takes it back to its fishy roots and a Scottish influence in the choice of fish and root vegetables

A delightful mix of herbs underpinned by the combination of smoked Polish sausage and chicken with the sweetness of swede

A novel, possibly healthier, take on fish pie, the English comfort food that is supposedly traditional