This vegetarian artichoke pesto-style sauce is perfect with oreccihette pasta shapes. It works a treat.

Inspired by our pizza masterclass at Franco Manca’s, I thought I would have a go at making a quicker flatbread.

This bruschetta is all about the combination dried basilica citron flowers with goat’s cheese.

This is an Italian classic. Made with veal shin it is traditionally served with risotto Milanese and gremolata. It’s possibly my favourite Italian dish.

One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients.

One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients.

Tiramisu is everybody’s favourite pudding. Here’s a great adaptation using leftover panettone.

‘So the walk to find cime di rapa was worth it!’

‘Wow, as a lover of artichokes… this is one of my top starters!’

‘With all the Mediterranean weather we are experiencing recently – what better time to serve up a fresh al fresco seafood pasta.’

‘A regional speciality of Austria, Germany and Northern Italy, the sauerkraut mellows beautifully from slow cooking, blending well with the sweetness from the apples and meat…’

‘Arancini balls inspired by our favourite Italian crime show, Inspector Montalbano!’

‘Wow, this is probably my favourite dishes ever! Creamy, yummy risotto.”

‘I tend to get home late from work and this little beauty is simple, warming and very quick to make.’

‘Ah, roasted peppers, a flavour of my childhood. Well mainly peeling the peppers – but it is so worth it.’