Blood orange, mozzarella & rocket salad

Tear creamy Italian cheese – or burrata if you can find it – into a fresh and citrussy salad with mustard dressing

Roasted tomato & mascarpone soup

Luxuriously smooth, this blended cream of tomato soup is packed full of rich Italian flavours

Beef & pickle pasties

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

The ultimate makeover: Tiramisu

Angela Nilsen lightens a classic high-fat Italian dessert without compromising on the rich indulgence factor

Yogurt & spice crusted roast potatoes

A superhealthy side dish which goes especially well with Indian mains

Curry-spiced chicken with a tartare of peas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Glynn Purnell likes to give traditional dishes a modern twist, and this dish is no exception. It’s roast chicken, but not as you know it

Peach & almond tart

Think of this as an Italian version of the British Bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa

Raspberry & lemon polenta cake

Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby’s easy-to-make polenta cake

Citrus-cured salmon gravadlax

Gravadlax makes a stunning prepare-ahead starter or centrepiece for your New Year festivities

Ultimate French omelette

The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time

Mushroom-stuffed chicken with lemon thyme risotto

Ever tried risotto as a side dish? It’s perfect with these chicken breasts with a rich porcini stuffing

Tiramisu ice-cream cake

Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties