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

Spinach with chilli & lemon crumbs

Wilt fresh greens then serve with crispy breadcrumbs, chilli and garlic for a low-fat, healthy side dish

Bolognese bake

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

Savoy cabbage with almonds

A superhealthy side dish with lightly toasted almonds to give your cabbage some crunch

Mixed greens with walnuts

A delicious nutty side dish to complement your Christmas meal

Grilled mushrooms with goat’s cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This autumnal dish is so easy to make – try serving it with crusty bread and a side salad

Double cherry semi-freddo

This Italian style ice-cream is light and
creamy and, best of all, you don’t need an
ice-cream maker to prepare it

Rosemary & garlicky lentils

A deliciously wholesome side dish that goes brilliantly with roasted meat or fish

Hot butter bean salad with lemon

A quick, healthy side dish you can make with storecupboard ingredients

Honey-mustard steamed green medley

Serve up an all-in-one side dish of broccoli, green beans, peas and leeks, glazed with sweet vinaigrette

Crispy Cajun onion rings

For a simple side, try oven baking breaded onion rings rather than frying to dramatically cut the fat content