When you’re first-time homeowners or rent a new place, there are so many things to unpack, especially in the kitchen. If you have a housewarming party, there will be some gifts you want and others you ...

Buy fresh marjoram from supermarkets and garden centres. Dried marjoram, used sparingly, is an acceptable substitute for fresh. Marjoram is popular in Mediterranean and North American cookery.

Now grate the garlic and add it, along with about a third of the chopped parsley and marjoram and give a quick stir, before tumbling in the prepared squid and prawns. Stir-fry in the pan for 2–3 ...