Meringues, French toast, soufflés...The humble egg is the unsung hero in many of our favourite eats. But now it's taking centre stage in dishes everywhere. Time to get cracking!

Hot food ingredient: Four signature egg dishes

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Tangy tamarind is the secret to the sweet-and-sour flavour of Indian, Southeast Asian and West Indian cuisine. These days you'll find the zesty fruit (which looks more like a bean) tickling your taste buds in everything from samosa dipping sauce to pad Thai and even Jarritos, a popular Mexican soda.

Four tamarind dishes to try and a healthy recipe

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Chefs sure love showing off fresh fish. First came sushi and sashimi, then tuna tartare and crudo (the pescatarian answer to carpaccio). Now, as Latin American food gains popularity, ceviche - fish lightly 'cooked' by the acid in citrus juice - is the flavour of the month

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Hot food ingredient: Four signature egg dishes

Hot food trend: Tamarind

Ceviche: Signature dishes from four restaurants