Pumpkin risotto

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make – just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide

Mini meatball sliders

Serve American-style mini burgers with Italian meatballs, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese

Celeriac, cavolo nero & bacon mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A new take on champ using Italian kale-like cabbage, bacon and celeriac, a versatile root that’s lighter than potato

Sausage & broccoli carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A spin on the Italian classic using sausage meatballs, spaghetti and greens – on the table in half an hour

Italian butter beans

This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

Italian chickpea stew

A wonderful dish for entertaining, as it can be made in advance and tastes just as good hot or cold

Best ever tiramisu

This super simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Aubergine rolls with spinach & ricotta

This spin on Italian ‘melanzane alla Parmigiana’ is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake

Italian-style stuffed aubergines

Forget stuffed peppers and serve your veggie guests this sophisticated stuffed aubergine dish instead

Rosemary chicken with tomato sauce

This Italian-style casserole will warm you up, and it’s great value too

Oven-baked red pepper risotto

An easy version of the Italian rice dish, with none of the stirring. The leftovers are great too

Full English frittata

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe puts a British spin on the traditional Italian classic, but it’s guaranteed to be a winner for brunch