Stir-fried Savoy cabbage

A simple dish full of vitamin C and folic acid and ideal on the side of your Sunday roast

Baked feta with chilli & oregano

Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads

Turkey tonnato salad

Tuna mayo on turkey may sound like an odd combination, but trust us! This Italian-style light lunch dish is the perfect remedy for Christmas excesses

Garlic bread toasts

A simple rustic side dish

Blackberry zabaglione

Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert

Coconut rice

A make-ahead basmati side dish with mild coconut flavours to be served with curries for a party

Squash, ricotta & sage pasta bake

An impressive but simple veggie main course – perfect with a green salad on the side

Sicilian potato cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This potato cake – torta di patate – is a staple in many a trattoria and it’s delicious eaten warm

Citrus soba noodles

Simple, zesty and quick. Throw in your favourite veg or a bit of chicken to make it a meal, or serve it as a simple side to Asian-inspired meals

Prosciutto-wrapped peaches

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A common dish in Italian restaurants, this is simply mouthwatering. Peaches are in season from August

Crushed potatoes with rocket & lemon

An ultra-easy way to present two side dishes in one.

Garlicky green beans

A simple sauté of fresh beans with lightly fried garlic and a touch of olive oil makes a healthy, versatile side