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Rainy day recipes for summer
Vegetarian ragù with rigatoni, feta and basil
Make a batch of Elly Pear’s vegetarian ragù in advance and store it in the freezer to avoid 6pm panic....
Gin cocktail recipes
Basil and lemon martini
This martini is a cracker from the cocktail list at Theo Randall’s Italian restaurant in London’s InterContinental Hotel. Theo loves...
Macaroni cheese recipes
‘Nduja mac ‘n’ cheese with basil crumb
Our ‘ndjua mac ‘n’ cheese recipe is a real crowdpleaser. The fiery, spreadable sausage works wonderfully alongside the gooey cheese...
Quick vegetarian recipes
Mozzarella, mixed pepper and basil couscous
This mozzarella, mixed pepper and basil couscous recipe is a delicious vegetarian summer salad.
Easy dinner recipes and ideas
Grilled mackerel with orange and basil-dressed pepper salad
Omega 3-rich fresh mackerel pairs perfectly with zingy orange and sweet peppers in this 20-minute salad, that’s easy on your...
Broad bean recipes
Orzo with broad beans, basil and feta
This is the perfect summer pasta salad: vibrant and fresh. The orzo pasta is dressed with an addictive (but easy...
Non-alcoholic drink recipes
Cucumber and basil cocktail
A non-alcoholic cocktail – made with cucumber, basil and lemon – is the perfect summertime thirst quencher. Serve at your...
Summer salads and sides
Roasted tomato, giant couscous, feta and basil salad
A simple salad recipe that brings into play the classic winning combination of tomato and basil. It’s summery, it’s easy...
Vegetarian starter recipes
Tomato and burrata salad with basil oil
The beauty of Italian cooking lies in its simplicity and use of quality ingredients; this burrata and tomato salad proves...
Tomato recipes
Tomato, mozzarella and basil tarts
This easy recipe for tomato, mozzarella and basil tarts results in a soft, cheesy tomato filling and crispy, flaky pastry...
Turkey recipes
Parmesan turkey with roast tomato and basil potatoes
We’ve used turkey breast steaks in this Italian recipe to keep the calories and cooking time low. Parmesan-coated turkey steaks,...
Vegetarian risotto recipes
No-stir tomato and basil risotto
This easy, cheesy vegetarian risotto is bursting with Italian flavours and requires virtually no stirring – just what you need...
Budget pasta recipes
Spicy tomato and basil pasta
Ribbons of pappardelle are perfect for catching this chilli, tomato and basil sauce. We’ve added the crunch of toasted pine...
Healthy chicken recipes
Lemon chicken with beans and basil
Lemon juice gives a mouthwatering tang to this quick and easy chicken dish with beans and basil. For an oriental...
Homemade dressings and sauces
Basil vinaigrette
You’re just one step away from creating this herby dressing. It would be perfect on grilled fish, chicken or meat...
Summer pasta recipes
Ricotta and basil ravioli
A delicious ricotta and basil ravioli recipe made using our homemade basic pasta dough.