Aubergine & chickpea curry

With golden aubergine, fresh tomatoes and a fragrant coconut sauce, this veggie curry’s a surefire summertime winner

Creamy cucumber with gravadlax

This light and refreshing cucumber salad also goes well with smoked salmon or pickled herrings

Best ever macaroni cheese recipe

This perfect macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Ultimate Gratin Dauphinois

An utterly irresistable creamy potato side dish with very few ingredients but oozing with flavour

Wild mushroom tartlets

Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own

Chicken with Parmesan crumbs

Bursting with Mediterranean flavours, ideal served with a salad on a warm evening

Herb & Parmesan risotto

Once you master the basics of risotto, the combinations are only limited by your imagination. This basic version will have you well on your way

Aubergine, tomato & Parmesan bake (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It’s even better made a day ahead

Picnic tortilla

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Hot or cold tortillas make a tasty change from sandwiches, in 25 minutes

Parmesan-roasted potatoes

These are a great addition to Christmas dinner, and perfect for Boxing Day bubble and squeak… if you have any left over