For an even simpler dinner, cook a couple of kilos of mussels in some white wine and a few tablespoons of the caponata and serve with warm crusty bread. One-pot dishes like these really do rely on ...

Preheat the oven to 110C/225F/Gas ¼ or its lowest setting. Rip the bread into bite-sized pieces, place on a baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes. Make sure it doesn't burn - what you're ...

Garnish with extra herbs, if desired, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread alongside.