1 tsp ground coriander (or any ground spice)
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or any soft herb)
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley (or any soft herb)
1 red pepper, seeds removed and diced
1 green pepper, seeds removed and diced
1 shallot, diced
2 thyme sprigs (or dried thyme or any other herb)
2 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 chicken stock cube (or any stock cube)
400g/14oz couscous (or bulgur wheat), gently toasted in a dry pan
50g/1¾oz plain flour
100g/3½oz plain flour (or any flour)
1 bay leaf
salt and freshly ground black pepper
200g/7oz dried breadcrumbs (or any breadcrumbs, such as panko)
1 tsp ground cumin (or any ground spice)
1 tbsp olive oil
30g/1oz unsalted butter
100g/3½oz strong cheddar, grated (or any hard cheese)
2 free-range eggs, beaten
250–300ml/9–10fl oz full-fat milk (or any milk)
2 x 125g tins mackerel (or any tinned fish, such as sardines or pilchards), chopped