Sirloin steaks with pizzaiola sauce

Pizzaiola sauce is so called because it
features the typical pizza ingredients –
olive oil, garlic, oregano and tomatoes

Mushroom-stuffed chicken with lemon thyme risotto

Ever tried risotto as a side dish? It’s perfect with these chicken breasts with a rich porcini stuffing

Miniature omelettes with ricotta

These little omelettes – called frittatine in Italian – make a wonderful appetizer

Rustic bread

This is a traditional Sicilian bread that you can make in the morning to get ahead

Sicilian potato cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This potato cake – torta di patate – is a staple in many a trattoria and it’s delicious eaten warm

Steak & prosciutto skewers with sage & thyme

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These versatile skewers are roasted in the oven, or you can grill or barbecue them if you prefer

Cherry cream sundaes

Spoil yourself with these glorious little frozen desserts

Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It’s even better made a day ahead

Pasta with creamy walnut pesto

This unusual pesto is also wonderful
with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or
stirred into risotto at the end

Fennel & celery salad

This simple salad is a refreshingly crisp and crunchy addition to any meal