Bicerin

Expect a kick from this grown-up, layered hot chocolate which features a shot of espresso. This Italian hot chocolate is as traditional as hot chocolate gets

Summer bean & bulgur soup

Here’s a serving of five of your 5-a-day in one delicious and quick-to-make soup. If you make this ahead, the bulgur soaks up quite a lot of the liquid, so add a splash of water to loosen a little (or just eat as a summery stew).

Ratatouille & ricotta macaroni

This is a deconstructed twist on macaroni cheese with a layer of Mediterranean veg using Italian ricotta, so you don’t have to make a traditional sauce

Classic minestrone soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Whip up this classic Italian vegetable soup with a rich tomato base and pasta. It’s low in calories and packed with fibre and vitamin C

Pizza fondue dip

Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It’s great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks

Espresso & dark chocolate biscotti

Treat yourself to these moreish biscotti or box up as a gift. This twist adds espresso to the mix, enhancing the creamy richness of the chocolate

Vegan carbonara

Mushrooms with smoky paprika replace of bacon in this plant-based take on an Italian classic, forming part of the vegan Healthy Diet Plan

Porchetta ragu

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Be inspired by the Italian rolled pork dish, porchetta. This ragu is ideal when you have guests – leave it simmering whilst you entertain

Cheesy garlic baguette

Make this family-friendly, cheesy garlic bread to accompany soup, chilli or pasta. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that’s full of melty mozzarella.

Sausage pasta bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

An Italian-American classic, this freezable sausage pasta bake is an ideal make-ahead family dish for busy days

Chicken, spinach & bacon alfredo pasta bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make the popular Italian-American pasta dish, chicken alfredo. We’ve used chicken, spinach and crispy bacon crumbs, but mushrooms are good, too

Chicken arrabbiata stew & parmesan dumplings

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting.