Tagliata & borlotti beans

Try a simple midweek version of tagliata, an Italian dish of sliced steak, peppery rocket leaves and shaved parmesan. It takes just 20 minutes to make

Potato röstis with peperonata & poached eggs

Peperonata (braised Italian peppers) is a brilliant thing to have in the fridge; it’s so versatile. Try it here with crispy rösti and poached eggs

Ricotta & spinach gnudi

Try these light ricotta and herb dumplings from Lina Stores for a classic Italian main. Serve your gnudi with plenty of sauce and parmesan

Amarena cherry & almond tart

This sweet and sour cherry and almond tart from Lina Stores is the ultimate Italian treat. Serve up a slice as the perfect end to any meal

Gluten-free pizza dough

Don't miss out on your favourite Italian treats, make this simple, speedy gluten-free pizza dough, ready to turn into individual pizzas or dough balls

Italian borlotti bean, pumpkin & farro soup

Warm up on chilly evenings with this hearty, healthy bean & pumpkin soup. Serve this low-calorie meal with a chunk of fresh bread for dunking

Lentil Bolognese soup

Tuck into this full-bodied, vegetarian Bolognese-based soup with red lentils, which brings you four of your 5-a-day and plenty of fibre

Balsamic lentil pies with vegetable mash

Bake a comforting vegetarian version of shepherd's pie using lentils. The pies are rich in calcium, folate and iron as well as delivering three of your 5-a-day

Wild mushroom & ricotta rice with rosemary & thyme

Dried porcini mushrooms give this risotto-inspired dish an umami flavour hit, finished with creamy ricotta, grated hard cheese and herbs

Vegan nut roast

Combine root vegetables with mushrooms, grains, hazelnuts and fresh herbs to make this stunning vegan centrepiece. Top with parsnip crisps for added crunch

Chicory, sausage & black olive polenta tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Use quick-cook polenta for the base of this tart and top it with sausage, chicory, cheese, black olives and orange zest. It makes a wonderful weekend lunch

Tomato bruschetta

Make our simple tomato bruschetta as a classic Italian starter. Ideal for a summer gathering with friends, this easy dish is fresh, tasty and full of flavour