Herb & Spice

For 6 If you have figs that aren’t quite ripe, this is a good way of using them. The flavourings can be varied: use seeds from 4 cardamom pods or 1 tsp lavender flowers instead of the cinnamon, a muscat or other dessert wine instead of the port, and orange juice and a little sugar

For 2 250g fresh or 150g dried tagliatelle 15g butter 1 onion, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tsp grated horseradish 1 tbs capers, rinsed 100ml single cream salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbs lemon juice 80g smoked trout, flaked 2 tbs chopped dill If you are using dried pasta put it to