Baci di dama

Nicknamed ‘lady’s kisses’, these little Italian biscuits made with hazelnuts and chocolate are the perfect accompaniment to an after-dinner coffee

Winter panzanella

Toast cubes of leftover bread for an extra-crunchy panzanella –  an Italian salad that's packed with flavour. It makes a great side dish or lunch

Milanese veal cutlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

To perfect this Italian classic, dip the chops twice in egg and breadcrumbs to make them extra crisp – and if you can't get veal, use chicken or lean pork

Salted caramel pear cake

Bake a cake that has it all: moist, fragrant sponge, silky Italian meringue, tahini buttercream and sharp pear-laced salted caramel. Serve with a cup of tea.

Vegan pizza Margherita

Vegans needn't miss out on pizza Margherita. Our recipe combines the classic flavours of this Italian comfort food using plant-based substitutes

Next level spaghetti Bolognese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Ramp up your usual spaghetti Bolognese with this recipe which throws in a few unorthodox methods and ingredients to deliver the ultimate pasta dish

Sausage sandwich with pesto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Take the sausage sandwich to another level with Italian ingredients like mozzarella and pesto. Hearty and flavourful, it's a great choice when hunger strikes

Ciabatta

Try making a loaf of this Italian white bread with our simple recipe. Get that characteristic crisp crust and soft inside that's perfect for dipping in olive oil

Cheat’s aubergine Parmigiana

A cheat's way to create that classic Italian dish, aubergine Parmigiana, with just four ingredients and no fuss. Assemble this family-friendly meal in minutes

Italian kale

This vibrant green side dish has been flavoured and dressed with vinegar, which gives it a sweet and sour flavour that'll keep you coming back for more

Classic spaghetti Bolognese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This classic recipe stays as true to the Italian way as possible – no garlic, white wine instead of red and a little milk splashed in at the end. A great source of iron and folate

Prosecco cake

The perfect cake for Prosecco lovers, with the Italian tipple finding its way into the cake, boozy buttercream and Prosecco-flavoured sweet topping