It’s a summer favourite, but do you bake or fry the aubergines? Are tinned tomatoes acceptable? And is it best served with ricotta salata, parmesan or pecorino?

It is impossible to overstate the German obsession with white asparagus – typically served with butter and ham. And with around 125,000 tonnes consumed during ‘Spargelzeit season’ from April to June, more is definitely more

Do you choose calves’ or lambs’ kidneys, are they best cut in chunks or in their whole curvy shape? Should you add mustard, salt or cayenne pepper? Are they the perfect birthday breakfast? And do they always smell faintly of urine?

The humble marshmallow is infinitely better when made at home – just remember these unabashed sugar bombs should be a rare pleasure

Gazpacho’s older cousin, this cold almond soup dates back to the Moorish middle ages. But should you use water, milk or almond milk? How much garlic? And what about garnishes?