Broken biscotti ice cream with hot mocha

Give your ice cream an Italian twist with this simple recipe from Lesley Waters

Apricot & almond crumble

A fresh spin on the traditional pudding, this nutty, fruity crumble is great for a dinner party or Sunday lunch

Linguine with watercress & almond pesto

Make your own Italian sauce from nuts, garlic and watercress, add a touch of lemon and serve with pasta

Plum & almond crumble slice

A buttery traybake, full of new-season fruit and spice

Almond florentines

Bake your own delicate nutty biscuits and keep them light as a feather with egg whites and icing sugar

Almond & lemon curd buttons

Hidden inside these crumbly biscuits lies a
heart of lemon curd, giving an unexpected
burst of flavour

Tarragon & almond chicken

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Tarragon is a perfect partner to chicken, and this dish will taste fabulous served outside on a summery day, with crusty bread to mop up the melted butter…

Cherry & almond tarts

These mini Bakewell bites combine pastry and cake are designed for making in batches and cooking from frozen

Apricot & almond fruitcake

This bake is lighter than the traditional rich fruitcake and is a blank canvas to ice and decorate as you wish

Pasta con il pesto alla Trapanese (Tomato and almond pesto)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this delicious vegetarian summer pasta

Cherry ripple & almond crunch ice cream

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

Purple sprouting broccoli, leek & almond tart

This stunning vegetarian tart is no trouble to make, as it’s made with a packet of puff pastry