"I love to take advantage of the dropping temperatures to warm up my kitchen with the waft of stews, braises and warm salads. My children enjoy them as much as I do and often ask for pisarei e ceci, a northern Italian hand-rolled pasta and chickpea soup, so thick and robust even hardcore meat lovers will give it a go. Stay warm!" - Silvia Cocolla.

"This is the time of year when we indulge in longer meal preparation and enrich dishes with extra nutrients to boost our energy level and immune system. Legumes and vegetables take centre stage and it’s marvellous to create myriad dishes where they are showcased. Think pots of bubbling beans or chickpeas, and dark-as-night puy lentils, so small yet so flavoursome and nutritious" - Silvia Cocolla.

Don't throw away that loaf of bread, make this instead! This recipe combines seafood, vegetables and sourdough, big yes.

Update your midweek salmon dinner with this recipe from Silvia Colloca.

The smokiness of the cannellini beans gives this recipe an unforgettable flavour. Paired with salt-cured ling fish, its both delicious and nutritious.