Italian meatballs with orzo

Add a twist to classic spaghetti and meatballs with garlicky tomato sauce by using orzo pasta – ready in 30 minutes

Nutty Florentine bars

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping – finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Salted caramel pear puffs

These individual fruity desserts are a cross between a Yorkshire pudding and a French clafoutis – bake, then drench in salted caramel sauce

Wild mushroom, potato & pancetta gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bake layers of vegetables and Italian bacon with thyme, nutmeg and double cream for a rich, warming one-pot – the ultimate comfort food

Spaghetti with garlic mushrooms & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Whip up this easy pasta dish which is low calorie but big on flavour – sprinkle with parsley and walnut pieces for extra colour and crunch

Spaghetti alle vongole

This simple version of an Italian classic combines spaghetti or linguine with clams for an elegant seafood pasta dish that's sure to impress

Lamb & aubergine pastitsio

This cheesy, Greek inspired one-pot stretches out lamb mince with lots of veggies and filling pasta – perfect for cooking on a budget

Butternut squash, sage & walnut honeycomb cannelloni

Fill dried cannelloni tubes with roasted squash and ricotta and smother with a creamy mascarpone sauce in this impressive pasta dish

Spaghetti with chilli prawns, salami & gremolata breadcrumbs

Sautée red chillies with garlic, fennel seeds and tomatoes for a delicious and easy pasta sauce base – finish with crunchy parsley breadcrumbs

Prawn & mango salad

Kids will love this colourful salad with avocado and mint – add cold cooked pasta for a more filling packed lunch

Chocolate orange tart

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Butternut & bacon fusilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner – fresh rosemary adds extra flavour