Is this the ultimate sandwich? If so, you’ve just found the definitive version …

This tangy broth is an appetiser made throughout south India, but there are so many variations it would take a brave soul to distil them into the definitive dish …

This salty-sour, spicy Sichuan salad is arguably the best thing ever to happen to cold chicken, and here’s the definitive way to cook it

A delicious but varied Persian dip or side dish of aubergine, garlic, yoghurt and onion tested and bested by the expert hands of a perfectionist

Scrambled tofu? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Just follow a few simple steps for the best texture and flavour

The rich and aromatic Jamaican coconut and fish stew in just a few easy steps

Aquafaba comes to the rescue again as the egg substitute in these very convincing vegan meringues

This favourite Mexican brunch dish may be only egg, tortilla, salsa and maybe a few beans, but it’s much more than the sum of its parts

Both tantalising and restorative, zesty and creamy, this Greek take on chicken soup hits all the right notes and is perfect for Easter

The malty, treacly and slightly sweet traditional Irish bread: our resident perfectionist weighs up the options and comes up with her own perfect version

There are as many different recipes for kare raisu as there are cooks who make it, so can our in-house perfectionist discover the winning formula?

A creamy layered dessert beloved of the southern US – but whose is the definitive version?

Parcels of proper Polish comfort food, tested to the nth by our culinary perfectionist

The chicken version of the luscious Indonesian classic is similarly laced with coconut, but it’s ready in just 90 minutes, a fraction of the time needed for traditional beef rendang. But how to make the definitive version?

These citrussy, pork- and rice-stuffed dolma are traditionally served at Orthodox Christmas, but which combination of fillings is the most delicious?

Opinions vary on how much liquor to add to this creamy American favourite, but any version packs a rich punch

These spicy biscuits are a festive favourite in the Low Countries, go well with coffee and will please all ages

The Middle East’s favourite bean stew is a simple yet celebrated affair, and known, variably, as ‘the rich man’s breakfast’, ‘the shopkeeper’s lunch’ and ‘the pauper’s supper’ – but what’s the definitive version?

A thrifty but hearty traditional Irish sausage, bacon and potato stew – could there be a definitive version?

This Latin American centrepiece has been claimed by numerous countries, but it remains delicious regardless of exact origin. Here’s how to make the very best version