Polenta pizza with purple sprouting broccoli & mozzarella

A low-calorie, vegetarian pizza with sweet peppers and a golden polenta base. Top with melting mozzarella and Parmesan

Italian aubergine traybake

This Italian traybake topped with bread and mozarella is deliciously easy and filling, great for an all-in-one dinner

Mac ’n’ cheese sliders

Feed a crowd at a party or buffet with these American-themed canapés of crispy squares of macaroni cheese, sandwiched in mini bread rolls

Christmas tree garlic bread

Each piece of this pull-apart bread has a melted mozarella centre. Brushed with garlic butter and served with a tomato dipping sauce, this will be a hit at any Christmas party buffet table

Mini chicken fajitas

These Mexican inspired party nibbles are filled with spicy chipotle chicken and peppers – make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

Margherita s’mores

We gave American-style s’more marshmallow sandwiches a savoury makeover. This version with pizza flavours is ideal for dipping into tomato soup

Lighter aubergine Parmigiana

We’ve baked the aubergines and used creamy ricotta in this healthy version of Parmigiana di melanzane – far lower in fat and calories than the original

Cheese, ham & grape kebabs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Forget soggy sarnies, kids will love this simple lunchbox recipe – for very young children, skip the skewer and serve as a salad instead

Lighter vegetable lasagne

This layered pasta dish is a family favourite – give it a healthy makeover with ricotta, lentils and lots of filling vegetables

Baked cauliflower pizzaiola

There’s no need to make a tomato sauce for this Italian-style vegetarian one-pot – the oven will do the work for you

Mini top-your-own pizzas

Get the kids involved in making this easy homemade dough, then let them mix-and-match their favourite toppings

Cheese & pesto whirls

These herby tear-and-share bread rolls have mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes baked into them – perfect for a picnic or for dipping into soup