Spaghetti and meatballs. Other than Pizza and Bolognese, I can think of no more stereotypical a dish to epitomise Italian food. The big, warm meaty flavours, the thick tomato sauce, and of course the wonderful connotations with 2 dogs sharing a moment in a back alley with a big moustachioed man looking on in the distance…

Chilli Con Carne. A staple food known the world over, one of the best exports
from Mexico and the official State dish of Texas. It’s also one of the quickest,
easiest dishes to make, and so perfect for any beginner, or anyone who simply needs
a fool-proof and easy one-pot recipe.