Is there a particular combination of flavours or textures that, when they come together, is pure magic for you?

A natural way to answer

I'd say it's the combination of something rich with something sharp, creamy cheese with a tart fruit, for example. The acidity cuts through the richness and stops it feeling heavy. When the balance is just right, a simple plate can taste genuinely special.

Key phrases to use

• does it for me — is exactly what appeals to or satisfies you“A bit of chilli really does it for me.”
• get enough of — to want more and more of something, never tiring of it“I can't get enough of this sauce.”
• sings — comes alive and tastes wonderfully vivid and balanced“A squeeze of lemon makes the dish sing.”
• wax lyrical about — to talk about something with great, enthusiastic praise“He'll wax lyrical about his favourite restaurant for hours.”