Malfatti

Make our take on Tuscan malfatti – spinach and ricotta dumplings that look a bit like large, roughly formed gnocchi. Serve coated in an aromatic sage butter and plenty of cheese

Grilled courgette & halloumi salad with caper & lemon dressing

Dress this courgette and halloumi salad while everything is still fairly warm, then the courgettes will soak up the flavours of the caper and lemon dressing

Courgette & cheddar cornbread

Enjoy this cheesy cornbread with a spicy chilli, or toasted and topped with poached eggs and grilled tomatoes for breakfast

Spinach with chickpeas, pine nuts & raisins

Enjoy this simple spinach side dish with Spanish-style chicken dishes. Toasted almonds work well, too

Spinach filo spiral pie

These impressive-looking spinach filo spirals are deceptively easy to make. A take on Greek spanakopita, serve with a side salad for a weekend lunch

Giant couscous & tomato salad with zhoug-style dressing

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic

Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil

Classic minestrone soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

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

Gluten-free chocolate cake

Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone

Easy blondies

Whip up these easy blondies with moreish chunks of white chocolate dotted throughout. These gooey, golden squares are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee