Capsicum

The sweet and sour flavours of caponata are the perfect partner to rich chicken liver.

We've given the Basque piperade a Christmas twist with spices that compliment the sweetness of the onion and capsicum.

Char-grilled sausages paired with a robust salad makes for a perfect autumn meal.

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

Let Damien Pignolet guide you through how to make ratatouille, the Niçoise classic that's a jewel-like mix of end-of-summer vegetables. A gentle touch brings rich rewards.