Cheat’s cheesy focaccia

Use a simple packet mix to roll out an Italian flat bread with blue cheese and parmesan, drizzled with olive oil

Campari & soda

This Italian grapefruit liqueur is bitter on first sip, but with orange slices and plenty of ice there isn't a refresher like it

Sea bass & seafood Italian one-pot

A one-pot fish stew with shellfish and all the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean – serve with plenty of bread for dipping

Baked asparagus risotto

Cooking your Italian rice in the oven saves you laborious stirring time – plus this one’s low in fat and calories

Pasta with prawns, mascarpone & lemon

This healthy seafood dish is a light mid-week Italian supper best made with wholemeal pasta shapes

The ultimate makeover: Spaghetti carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Italian comfort food without the calories, this recipe is rich and creamy, yet just one third of the fat

Broken biscotti ice cream with hot mocha

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

Mozzarella & prosciutto panini

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
In ten minutes go Italian with a mouthwatering mozzarella and prosciutto panini

Rosemary & lemon roast chicken

This Italian-inspired roast chicken couldn’t be easier, but the result is really special

Fennel & black olive gratin

This deliciously creamy Italian gratin dish is quick to prepare and uses only 5 ingredients

Kale pesto

This leafy green cabbage-like vegetable is a genuine superfood – it’s great whizzed up in place of basil in an Italian sauce

Linguine with watercress & almond pesto

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