Pasta with creamy walnut pesto

This unusual pesto is also wonderful
with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or
stirred into risotto at the end

Summer crunch salad

The crunchiness of green beans works particularly well in this salad

Lemon chicken salad with crunchy croutons

A versatile and substantial main-meal salad – serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic

Quick cheese straws

Delicious cheesy sticks, perfect for dipping, just as good on their own – ready in under 20 minutes.

Stuffed chicken with lemon, capers & chilli

Stuff chicken breasts with cream cheese, lemon and capers and serve on a bed of garlicky tomato sauce

Cherry tomato, kale, ricotta & pesto pasta

Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour – it’s also full of fibre and vitamin C

Kale pasta with chilli & anchovy

Anchovies and robust greens are a classic partnership and the saltiness of the fish teams well with pasta

Creamy risotto layer cake

A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments

Basil, pea & pancetta tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This is perfect if you’re having lunch guests as much of it can be prepared a day ahead

Pasta ‘ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Carmelita Caruana’s celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome – superb for entertaining

Soft herb scrambled egg with asparagus

A luxurious breakfast for two…

Dressed Little Gems

Liven up lettuce with this vibrant and healthy side salad