Louise Read’s Coffee crunch cake

This recipe pairs a nutty meringue with coffee-flavoured Victoria sponge. No wonder it made it into the top three in our 20th birthday cake competition

Roast chicken with pancetta & ricotta stuffing balls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A classic roast chicken is made extra special with these Italian stuffing balls

Apple & blueberry blintzes

Blintz is the Russian name for a thin pancake often wrapped around a filling

Crisp prosciutto, pea & mozzarella salad with mint vinaigrette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Fresh Italian flavours make a perfect complement to the warmer weather

Hollandaise sauce

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

To make your own hollandaise sauce for eggs Benedict or other brunch dishes, try this recipe from Cass Titcombe, co-founder of Spitalfields restaurant Canteen

Quick crêpes Suzette

A simple way to celebrate Pancake Day without piling on the pounds

Moreish mocha profiteroles

A classic profiterole recipe with an added kick for coffee lovers – pile up a batch as modern wedding cake!

Thai rice noodle salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This salad is full of flavour and is healthy too, as it’s served with an oil-free dressing

Salmon, strawberry & fennel salad

This stylish and summery recipe is tasty and takes only minutes to prepare

Oeufs en meurette

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Poached eggs in a red wine sauce – you can make most of this dish ahead, then assemble before serving

Steak with pizzaiola sauce

Try this recipe for a melt-in-the mouth steak with simple Italian sauce

Christmas ham with sticky ginger glaze

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Forget the ham kettle or supersized pan – you can cook this luscious sticky ham in the oven, with equally tasty results