Iced hazelnut zabagliones

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

Miniature omelettes with ricotta

These little omelettes – called frittatine in Italian – make a wonderful appetizer

Spring salad with watercress dressing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Savour all the flavours of an Italian spring with this salad with a British twist

Prosecco chocolate salami

Get creative with this grown-up, rocky road chocolate biscuit bar – mix Italian sparkling wine, shortbread, fruit and nuts then roll into a sausage

Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semi-freddo

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Rabbit cacciatore

‘Cacciatore’ means hunter in Italian and, although we now think of it as a chicken dish, it is a particularly good way to cook rabbit

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes

Ideal for a light supper or weekend lunch

Gnocchi bolognese with spinach

A filling, cheesy bake that is great for lunch the next – if there’s any left!

Linguine with tuna sauce

An authentic Italian pasta dish perfect for a relaxed bite with friends

Gremolata prawn pasta

Plump juicy prawns, pesto-style Italian parsley and lemon sauce ‘gremolata’ are perfect partners when teamed with pasta

Mediterranean potato salad

Skip the mayo and go for an Italian-style olive oil dressing for warm new potatoes. Jazz them up with basil, Parmesan and sundried tomatoes

Bolognese bake

Give your Bolognese a new lease of life with penne pasta and crème fraîche