The smell of baking is the most elegant way to welcome your guests. Pair this elevated recipe with a high quality, extra virgin olive oil and Mazzetti’s Gold Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

Here the recipe calls for lap cheong sausage but to keep your theme vero Italiano you can swap it out for pitina friulana and serve with crunchy pickles alongside your warm focaccia.

Take your spritz game to another realm with this gorgeous grapefruit and gin twist on a summer apéritif. Bellissimo!

When it’s time to move over to the table, begin with a seafood starter like this impressive warm-weather dish from Alessandro Pavoni.

A traditional Caprese salad shines in the simplicity of the ingredients, but is made truly memorable with a drizzle of Mazzetti l’Originale signature balsamic.

This clever recipe takes all the best elements of a traditional minestrone soup and turns them into a summery, vibrant, pasta salad.

If you’re entertaining a large group, the best way to make sure everyone is fed properly is a menu heavy with simple side dishes – this one will also add a glorious pop of colour to your dining table.

The idea of fritto misto (Milanese-style fried vegetables) is to take what vegetables that are in season and fry them up. Incredibly simple, very delicious.

This lasagne by Shannon Harley is a vegetarian tweak on the meaty original, which ends up being the perfect, lighter alternative for warmer months.

Obviously, you can’t have an Italian table without a true pasta dish. This Peperonata is a classic Italian recipe that takes no time to make.

For your centrepiece main that can be made ahead of time, this dish keeps well in the fridge for up to a day but as it cools the sauce will firm up. Make sure you reheat it thoroughly to allow it to return to its liquid state.

This impressive but deceptively unfussy soup is a twist on a traditional recipe that was consumed by mariners and port workers in taverns and inns around the Ligurian harbours.

For your summery dessert, a zesty lemon and lime tart is the perfect make-ahead dinner party dessert, and this spiked limoncello version is exquisite.

Or you can go with light, fruity, creamy individual treats that are incredibly simple to whip up and look absolutely gorgeous.

And finally, proper Italian espresso with warm biscotti and grilled strawberries and cream for the perfect infusion of caramel and spice to finish the evening. This gallery was brought to you by Mazzetti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena; elevate any meal with just a flick of the wrist.