Silvia Colloca shares her recipe for mini eggplant pizzas.
62 recipes that all start with a tin of tomatoes
These recipes include crushed, cherry, diced and whole canned tomatoes, and are suited for tomato lovers, or those who simply want to use up what’s in their pantry.
Marinara pizza
Anchovies are the perfect salty seafood addition to this marinara pizza. Recipe by Luke Powell of Bella Brutta.
Borlotti bean stew
A comforting Italian soup that’ll keep you warm during the winter months.
Minestrone soup
There is no set recipe for this thick Italian soup – it’s usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. I use a mix of greens, but you could just use savoy cabbage. I love borlotti beans in this recipe, as they add a slightly sweet taste and creamy texture, says Jamie. Minestrone soup
Fried calzone with mortadella and mozarella
Visit your local deli, grab all the delicious ingredients for this calzone, and remind yourself to thank Mitch Orr after you’re finished eating.
Mac 'n' cheese lasagne
“Two favourites meet here for the best of both worlds. If you’re planning ahead, make the meat sauce the day before” – Phoebe Wood.
Focaccia with braised eggplant and stracchino
Focaccia is more than just a side dish here, it’s the star.
Rise and shine
Everything we love about breakfast, rolled into one tasty pie. What more could we want?
Vegan bolognese
An iconic Italian dish reimagined as a vegan masterpiece. Recipe by Shannon Martinez.
Mussels with chorizo, sherry and za'atar-spiced flatbread
“Spicy chorizo bolsters the mussels here” – Hayden Quinn.
Quick chicken cacciatore
This traditional chicken cacciatore is a fast, flavoursome dinner idea.
Fragrant Moroccan fish and chickpea curry
“Ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend, is available from supermarkets” – Hayden Quinn.
Pink ling, mussel and prawn stew with sourdough
Flavours of the sea are the star of the show in this hearty stew.
Paprika chicken and lentil casserole
Sherry and smoky paprika put a Spanish spin on this warming casserole, says Shannon.
Ribollita
Ribollita is a famous Tuscan bread soup.