Torta del Nonna

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

Acquacotta

This traditional Tuscan soup, which means ‘cooked water’, is served with a poached egg for extra richness – a perfect starter or light lunch

Lamb shoulder with bay leaves & juniper berries

In this easy Tuscan recipe, lamb is seared and roasted with garlic, bay leaves and juniper – perfect for Sunday lunch

Vietnamese-style beef salad

Lighten up beef mince in this Asian inspired noodle salad with crunchy carrots, beansprouts, and crushed peanuts

Bolognese-stuffed roast peppers

Pan-fry beef mince with onion, garlic, tomatoes and oregano and stuff into roasted bell peppers – top with melted mozzarella cheese

Meatball stroganoff

Transform beef mince into a comforting Russian-style meatball stew with mushrooms, paprika and soured cream

Aubergine katsu curry

Breadcrumb and shallow-fry aubergine slices for a Japanese style vegetarian dish – your new curry night favourite

Caribbean beef patties

Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch

Sicilian-style tuna lasagne

Swap mince for canned tuna in this budget lasagne recipe, made even easier with cream cheese instead of béchamel sauce

Minty roast veg & hummus salad

Combine roasted vegetables with chickpeas and feta cheese in this Greek-inspired salad which provides an impressive 4 of your 5-a-day