Cheesy chard gratin

Double cream turns green and flavoursome chard into something super-indulgent – be sure to mop up all the gruyère sauce with some crusty bread

Lamb & fennel spaghetti Bolognese

Try out something new with mince- this pasta sauce is flavoured with fennel and rosemary and contains salty olives

Italian sausage & chestnut pasta

A mix of sausagemeat and chestnut chunks creates a rich and nutty pasta sauce, lifting this from an everyday dish to something special

Spaghetti with artichokes & pesto

Pesto, pine nuts, Parmesan and artichokes lift this storecupboard supper a little higher

Fennel Dauphinoise

Potatoes gratin is a French bistro classic and this creamy version for two has mild aniseedy flavour from added fennel

Margherita risotto balls

These deep-fried, arancini patties, made with tomato arborio rice, have moreish melting mozzarella cheese middles.

Turkey meatball Caesar salad

Try a fresh and healthy spin on the classic salad by using lean turkey mince rolled into patties and served with a buttermilk dressing

Baked artichoke dip

Reader Margaret Cody shares her moreish party dish- the creamy vegetarian filling baked into a round loaf will go down a storm with guests

Tomato & courgette stew

Serve up a simple healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables with basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese

Summer braised chicken with tomatoes

A simple light casserole with cannellini beans, basil and green chilli served with gluten-free Parmesan cornmeal

Pea & bacon pasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Fill puff pastry with a mascarpone, smoked bacon, peas and Parmesan mix, shape into parcels and bake until crisp

Gnocchi with pancetta, spinach & Parmesan cream

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These versatile Italian dumplings take only minutes to cook- serve with a creamy cheese sauce, greens and bacon