Gnocchi with pancetta, spinach & Parmesan cream

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These versatile Italian dumplings take only minutes to cook- serve with a creamy cheese sauce, greens and bacon

Bellini granita

The fizzy peach cocktail is transformed into an Italian iced dessert

Chocolate, salted caramel & banana mess

Swap the berries of an Eton mess with banana, and turn the traditional cream dessert into a banoffee-like treat

Celebration cupcakes

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Pear & cardamom tart

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

Lemon & raspberry meringue tart

A decadent summer dessert for a crowd that can largely be made ahead

Pear & almond flapjack tart

Give a classic fruit pie a fresh spin with an oat and almond filling

Parsnip pancakes with honey & mustard dressing

An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour – be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp

Rippled chocolate bombe

A clever and impressive dessert

Gooseberry ice cream

Churning your own frozen dessert is a little effort, but great for using up seasonal fruit

Rhubarb custard tart

Give the classic tart a fruity twist

Minty aubergine & goat’s cheese

A delicious vegetarian main meal which adds a dash of mint to aubergines