Ultimate Gratin Dauphinois

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

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

Picnic tortilla

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

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

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

Chicken with Parmesan crumbs

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

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

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Cherry ripple & almond crunch ice cream

Juicy cherries, crunchy almonds and creamy ice cream, it’s what summer’s all about

Hotdogs with sticky roasted onions

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Hotdogs are quick and easy, and always a hit with friends. Best of all, plates and cutlery are optional