Caramel soufflés with caramel sauce

Soufflés are always an after-dinner winner, and these saucy caramel treats are no exception

Cheese & chilli melts

If you mix the filling ahead you can ask BBQ guests to help you cook these Mexican-style treats

Honeyed carrot soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Kids love this rich, warming soup but it’s sophisticated enough for adults, too

Venetian-style scallops

A quick but impressive starter of plump scallops scattered with toasted breadcrumbs

Pasta con il pesto alla Trapanese (Tomato and almond pesto)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this delicious vegetarian summer pasta

Roasted salmon, pepper & broad bean salad

Prepare this vibrant salad ahead, then throw together at the last minute when your guests arrive

Pesce spada steccato e grigliato (Griddled garlic & mint studded swordfish)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this exciting fish dish – mint and garlic work so well together

Warm runner bean salad

Thinly sliced, tender green beans make a perfect side dish to a Sunday roast

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Duck & spring onion noodles

An indulgent combination of noodles, duck and Chinese vegetables that’s on the table in less than half an hour