Microwave butternut squash risotto

Make this easy risotto in the microwave to feed the family – it's a good source of vitamin C, counts as one of your 5-a-day and it's ready in under 30 minutes

Leek & sage risotto with crisp bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick risotto easily made into a vegetarian dish by leaving out the bacon and adding two or three large, grilled mushrooms

Aubergines filled with spinach & mushrooms

A hearty, slow-roasted dish that looks as stunning as it tastes

Italian-style chicken burger & chips

These crowd pleasing pesto burgers and polenta chips are light and combine great Mediterranean flavours

Gnocchi with lemon & chive pesto

Potato gnocchi make a welcome change from pasta. Give them a go in this simple veggie supper for two

Tomato & feta pesto bites

Tiny, tasty canapés – a perfect party treat

Creamy cheese & tomato macaroni

Try pasta instead of potatoes as a quick side-dish with chicken or steak

Squash, mushroom & sage pasta

Get some earthy flavours going – use whichever pasta shapes you have to hand

Chicken & broad bean tagliatelle

A lovely, light and fresh pasta dish

Asparagus pasta with mint pesto

A simple solution to dinner made with simple ingredients. Asparagus is at its best around May

Sweet potatoes with mushrooms & rosemary

Not sure what to do with sweet potatoes? Here's the perfect answer

Courgette fritters

Grate your courgette and add to a pancake batter then fry up these mini veggie patties with chilli dip