Dean Edwards gets deeply dippy with his latest tasty creations

Here Dean Edwards shows us how to create two fun dishes with a saucy side, and a wine to serve along with them.

Cheesy arancini & marinara sauce

Makes 20

Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 2 hours chilling

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Cals: 171/Sat fat: 2g

• 130g chestnut mushrooms, diced
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 250g risotto rice
• 120ml white wine
• 600ml vegetable stock
• 60g Parmesan, grated
• 3tbsp parsley, chopped
• 80g Gorgonzola, cut into 20 pieces
• 70g plain flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 120g panko breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

For the sauce:

• 1 onion, very finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 2tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 x 500g carton passata
• 1/2tsp sugar
• 2tbsp fresh basil, shredded

Katsu chicken & chips

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes, plus marinating overnight

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Cals: 900/Sat fat 5g

• 10 whole chicken wings, jointed to make 20
• 1 x 284g carton buttermilk
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 1tbsp garam masala
• 200g plain flour
• 50g panko breadcrumbs
• Spring onions, to garnish
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the katsu sauce:

• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, crushed
• 2tbsp plain flour
• 1 heaped tbsp medium curry powder
• 1 heaped tsp garam masala
• 700ml chicken stock
• 1tbsp honey
• 1-2tbsp soy sauce

For the glaze:

• 4tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 2tbsp soy sauce

Drink me

Denbies Broadwood’s Folly, £7.99, Lidl

• Prop styling: Jenny Hodges
• Stockist: Lidl (Lidl.co.uk)

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