Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta, Chickpeas & Lemon-Dill Dressing

Light, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavour, this vibrant orzo pasta salad is perfect for lunch, picnics, or a colourful side dish. Tender orzo is tossed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, hearty chickpeas, briny olives, and creamy cubes of feta cheese. A zesty homemade lemon and dill dressing ties it all together, adding brightness and freshness in every bite. Finished with fragrant basil and extra dill, this easy salad is a delicious make-ahead option for warm …

Panzanella Salad

This classic Italian Panzanella salad is a celebration of summer flavours and rustic charm. Crunchy golden ciabatta soaks up a zesty dressing made with fresh basil, garlic, white wine vinegar and tomato juices, while ripe vine tomatoes add a burst of juiciness. Anchovies bring a savoury depth, and a touch of Dijon mustard gives the dressing a gentle kick. Finished with extra basil and a generous glug of extra-virgin olive oil, it’s a vibrant, satisfying salad that’s bursting with flavour …

Italian-Style Meatballs with Butter Bean & Tomato Bake

This comforting Italian-inspired bake brings together beef and pork meatballs enriched with ricotta, Parmesan, and lemon zest, baked in a hearty tomato, red wine, and smoked paprika sauce. Courgette, red pepper and creamy butter beans add extra depth and texture, while dollops of ricotta and a final sprinkle of Parmesan make the dish irresistibly rich and satisfying. Finished with fresh basil, this one-pan wonder is perfect served with crusty bread, pasta, a crisp green salad or just on its own. …

Prawn & Pistachio Pesto Pasta

Pistachio Pesto Spaghetti with King Prawns is a fresh, vibrant twist on a classic pasta dish.  Sweet king prawns are lightly pan-fried with a squeeze of lemon and a touch of chilli, then tossed together with spaghetti and a homemade pistachio pesto. The pesto combines basil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and toasted pistachios for a rich, nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with seafood.  Quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for entertaining, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. …