Bean

Pea, bean and shallot salad recipe - Blanch all peas and broad beans in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until bright green (30-40 seconds).

We've spiked this larb with aniseed. It's a natural partner to pork and adds an extra flavour dimension to this simple dish.

"This Cantonese classic needs no introduction, and needs little in the way of tweaking to bring it up to date," says Kylie Kwong.

Roast mulloway with white beans, fennel and lemon recipe - Preheat oven to 220C. Heat half the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then sauté onion and garlic until almost tender.

This classic Italian saltimbocca is easy to make. If you can't find veal, use chicken instead.

This quick noodle dish combines clams, lap cheong sausage and black beans for an unconventional surf and turf.

Fermented cabbage gives this cannellini bean and beetroot salad an extra dimension.