Balsamic lentil pies with vegetable mash

Bake a comforting vegetarian version of shepherd's pie using lentils. The pies are rich in calcium, folate and iron as well as delivering three of your 5-a-day

Wild mushroom & ricotta rice with rosemary & thyme

Dried porcini mushrooms give this risotto-inspired dish an umami flavour hit, finished with creamy ricotta, grated hard cheese and herbs

Vegan nut roast

Combine root vegetables with mushrooms, grains, hazelnuts and fresh herbs to make this stunning vegan centrepiece. Top with parsnip crisps for added crunch

Chicory, sausage & black olive polenta tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use quick-cook polenta for the base of this tart and top it with sausage, chicory, cheese, black olives and orange zest. It makes a wonderful weekend lunch

Tomato bruschetta

Make our simple tomato bruschetta as a classic Italian starter. Ideal for a summer gathering with friends, this easy dish is fresh, tasty and full of flavour

Fresh pasta

Go the extra mile for a classic Italian meal and make your own fresh pasta dough. Our simple recipe can be used to make any style or shape

Vanilla panna cotta

Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering

Baci di dama

Nicknamed ‘lady’s kisses’, these little Italian biscuits made with hazelnuts and chocolate are the perfect accompaniment to an after-dinner coffee

Winter panzanella

Toast cubes of leftover bread for an extra-crunchy panzanella –  an Italian salad that's packed with flavour. It makes a great side dish or lunch

Milanese veal cutlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

To perfect this Italian classic, dip the chops twice in egg and breadcrumbs to make them extra crisp – and if you can't get veal, use chicken or lean pork

Salted caramel pear cake

Bake a cake that has it all: moist, fragrant sponge, silky Italian meringue, tahini buttercream and sharp pear-laced salted caramel. Serve with a cup of tea.

Vegan pizza Margherita

Vegans needn't miss out on pizza Margherita. Our recipe combines the classic flavours of this Italian comfort food using plant-based substitutes