[Life Style] The 12 ultimate hero foods: how to improve your meals in seconds - without really trying

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They are the familiar ingredients that can add punch, zing and umami to even a five-minute recipe. Here is a guide to getting the very best out of them

Anna Jones

Thu 21 Mar 2024 10.00 GMT

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Over the past 20 years or so, the way we cook and eat at home has changed almost completely. We spend far less time in the kitchen, and at the same time, we expect much more from our meals: food that’s ready quickly with layers of flavour and texture, food that does us good from an array of world flavours. There has been nothing short of a revolution when it comes to putting plants at the centre of our plates, and that thrills me. As our eating habits evolve, we want more from a recipe. It must be fast but clear; easy, but brimming with taste.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/mar/21/the-12-ultimate-hero-foods-how-to-improve-your-meals-in-seconds-without-really-trying