Artichoke rice, spiced chicken and sherry figs: José Pizarro’s late summer feast – recipes

José Pizarro’s artichoke rice. Photograph: Yuki Sugiura/The Guardian. Food styling: Hanna Miller. Prop styling: Jennifer Kay. Food styling assistant: Verity Walcott.

I’ve chosen today’s meal because I love sherry, and all three dishes go brilliantly with it. Artichoke is arguably as difficult as asparagus to pair with wine, but it’s great with a glass of fino or manzanilla. The chicken dish goes perfectly with oloroso, not least because that handles spices very well. And the figs are crying out for a glass of pedro ximénez, and are a great example of one of my kitchen mantras: always cook with a wine that’s as good as the one in your glass. Come to think of it, I’d love nothing more right now than to sit down and enjoy this meal with friends, especially over a glass or three of sherry.

Artichoke rice (pictured top)