10 wonder foods

10 wonder foods

Discover the products GH\'s cookery editor Emma Marsden can\'t live without.

De Cecco pasta - cooks to an exquisite al dente bite if you\'re obedient and follow the timings on the pack. Just perfect. Well worth spending a bit more on - it reminds you of how great pasta can be.

Lemons

Just squeeze over pasta, salads, chicken or fish and it adds a zing like nothing else...

Olive oil

I don\'t favour any particular brand but I always like to keep in a light one and a peppery extra virgin one in the kitchen. They\'re perfect for a salad dressing.

Maille Dijon mustard

It\'s creamy and smooth, if you add it to a cheese sarny with a little shop-bought mayo, it\'s fab. Also adds the perfect bite to French dressing.

Whole cumin seeds

Great in soup and veggie stews and if you\'re feeling domestic goddessish, they can be toasted in a pan and sprinkled over ready-made hummus with chopped olives and a little lemon zest for a luxurious treat.

Butter

Delicious yet simple. Fantastic on toast, in white sauce, and for tossing on freshly cooked new potatoes... need I say more (btw I love President for its creamy taste).

Crazy Jack\'s organic dried apricots

For chewing on late at night when I have the munchies! They\'re great when finely chopped and put into cakes, or into dough for homemade bread.

Sea salt flakes

Without a little seasoning a dish can taste quite bland

Basmati rice

The ultimate fast food. Cooks in just 10mins and can be made into a speedy supper. Simply add egg for egg fried rice, and serve with peas and soy sauce, delicious!

Sweet chilli sauce

I love it, especially the Thai Taste brand, it\'s spicy and sweet and comes in a huge bottle that lasts forever...