Pumpkin, fennel & Taleggio galette

Diana Henry's tart with buttery, flaky puff pastry, creamy Italian cheese and autumnal vegetables makes for a wonderful lunch if you're entertaining friends

Rye pizza with figs, fennel, gorgonzola & hazelnuts

Give your pizza a gourmet makeover with sensational ingredients, including tangy Italian cheese and sweet ripe figs – perfect for lunchtime entertaining

Fig & raspberry crumble cake

Easy to make and full of juicy fruit, this cake can be served at teatime or as a pudding, the perfect finish to Sunday lunch

Aubergine, potato & goat’s cheese gratin

This healthy aubergine gratin makes a moreish side dish with lamb but can be eaten veggie as well

Aubergine polpettine

Little Sicilian savoury-sweet morsels, a bit like meatballs, but made with flavoursome aubergine flesh. Serve plain or with a fresh tomato sauce for dipping

Roast aubergine & coconut curry

Black cardamom is gorgeous with aubergines. It has a distinctive smoky flavour, although it's subtle in this dish

Artichoke, aubergine & lamb moussaka

A lightly spiced lamb bake with artichoke hearts, a cherry tomato ragu and layers of fried aubergine and potato

Sautéed artichokes, potatoes & egg

A handful of basic ingredients combined with storecupboard artichokes and you've got a speedy supper with a touch of lux 

Sicilian-style artichoke hearts with burrata

Make the most of globe artichokes with luscious, creamy burrata and a delicate saffron, honey and white balsamic dressing

Strawberry & white balsamic ice cream

This refreshing summer dessert is milky, subtle and slightly tangy. Use the plumpest, most perfectly-ripe strawberries you can find for the best flavour