NICK NAIRN KAILYARD, DUNBLANE AND NICK’S PIZZA BAR, ABERDEEN

One thing I always have in the store cupboard is Italian San Marzano tinned tomatoes.

I use a brand called Mutti. They were once a very “cheffy” ingredient but you can get them in the supermarkets now.

They are fantastic, and far-removed from the acidic watery rubbish you get in supermarket value tins.

I discovered these about 20 years ago and haven’t bought cheap tinned tomatoes since. You get a sweet, ripe, intense flavour. It’s my ultimate store cupboard standby.