Tomato

A traditional Italian dish, this light and fresh salad uses only the freshest ingredients to emphasise the importance of good quality produce. Enjoy it on it's own or as a side dish.

Rich and fragrant Indian curry with tomato and lentils.

A fresh and light topping to transform your toast.

A simple and versatile Italian tomato pasta sauce; including delicious traditional variations.

Hot-smoked trout is exactly what it sounds like, trout that has been cured in a hot smoker, a method that is used to preserve fish, meat, cheese and nuts while bestowing a distinctive flavour of wood-smoke.

All the flavours of a margherita pizza in a classic quiche.

Borlotti beans are also known as cannellini beans, but they're actually a paler, plumper variety of the humble kidney bean. This tomato and borlotti bean soup makes a nourishing lunch or dinner.

There's nothing like a bowl of proper, hearty soup on a cold day and this tomato and chorizo soup has all the warming power you're looking for.

Giant shells stuffed with ricotta, spinach and parmesan then drenched in tomato passata and baked, this baked stuffed conchiglioni recipe is perfect winter comfort food.

Just five ingredients make this salami and rocket pizza, making it perfect when you need dinner in a hurry. If you like your pizza spicy, use a salami with chilli in it for extra bite.

Vongole (clams) will need to soak in salted water for 30 minutes before starting this recipe. Fast-cooking clams are packed with a good dose of iron, B vitamins and the mineral chronium, which the body needs to regulate blood glucose levels. Note

The eggplant can be brushed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and cooked under the grill, if you prefer. Beef mince can be used in place of the lamb mince. Note

An exquisite Mediterranean variation of a classic beef steak stuffed with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and bocconcini.

Delicious grilled margarita chicken that is fresh and zesty with a kick of tequila.

Many varieties of already cooked white beans are available canned, among them cannellini, butter and haricot beans, any of these are suitable for this recipe. Note

Yummy Mexican wraps with tender spiced beef strips, chilli beans, shredded lettuce and coriander.

Delicious roast chicken, just like your grandmother used to make it.

Gnocchi, the Italian word for dumplings, can be based on potato, flour, ricotta or polenta. Note

Panzanella is a refreshing Tuscan summer bread salad. We’ve put our own spin on it by using little cubes of radish sandwich instead of the traditional bread pieces. Note

Risoni is a small pasta shaped like a grain of rice. You can substitute any small pasta in this recipe. Note

Gluten-free bread mixes are available in plain and wholegrain, we used plain in this recipe. Note

Wipe the pan clean with absorbent paper between each batch of pancakes so they don’t over-brown. Note

The meatballs would also be delicious using minced turkey, lamb or beef ­ just be sure to allow a little extra cooking time. Note

There are more than 40 varieties of the paprika pepper grown in Turkey, Hungary, Iran and Spain, but the differences among them are very subtle.

Make the sauce a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Beans are an Italian staple and are often served with spaghetti in the same dish. Note

Recipe is suitable to freeze without the parsley. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan and sprinkle with parsley to serve. Note

To make cheesy polenta; bring the water to the boil in large saucepan; gradually stir in polenta. Reduce heat; cook, stirring, about 10 minutes or until polenta thickens. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Stand 3 minutes before serving. Note

There are some great gluten-free wraps and pizza bases available at supermarkets; to save time use these for the pizza base. Note

These char-grilled vegetables are healthy, delicious and pack a real spicy punch.

This hearty roasted pumpkin and tomato soup is a fantastic warming winter dish.

We used black tea leaves, but you could also use a smoky tea such as lapsang souchong. It’s a good idea to do the smoking on the barbecue. Note

Lebanese bread can be substituted for prepared pizza base. Note

A Mediterranean classic dish that looks and tastes delicious.

Calzones are folded pizzas or pizza turnovers filled with good things – one of the best foods ever invented for a picnic, a party or eating on the go. Note

Use chipolata sausages if you prefer them. Cook the tomatoes until the skins begin to shrivel and split, then add the spinach and stir until wilted. Push the mixture slightly to the side of the frying pan to make four holes for the eggs to slide into. Crack the eggs, one at a time, into […]

Chicken, chorizo, tomato and saffron come together in this delicious Spanish pie.

Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

Alioli, similar to the French aïoli, is the traditional accompaniment to paella. Note

This recipe is a delicious change to cooked pasta sauces ­because this sauce is uncooked, buy the freshest ingredients you can for a big flavour hit. Note

To save time purchase 500g shelled prawns for this recipe. Note

This delicious, vegetarian take on a classic lasagne will have your dinner party guests raving for weeks.

A rustic version of the French toasted sandwich that is a classic in bistros and cafés.

To remove skin from tomatoes, cut a small cross into the base of each tomato, then plunge in batches, into a saucepan of boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into a bowl of iced water to cool. Drain, then peel away the skins. Note

Crispy Swiss rösti with pan-fried ham and cherry tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

Using a slowcooker takes this delicious Italian meatball and pasta dish to the next level.

Make your own Italian-style gourmet roasted beetroot pizza from scratch in no time at all!

Oil needs to be added slowly to prevent mixture separating. Should the mixture separate, whisk in two tablespoons of hot water. Note

Saganaki, is the traditional Greek name for a snack or entrée of floured, herbed then fried cheese which is sprinkled with lemon juice and eaten with bread. Note

Lamb’s lettuce is also known as mâche or corn salad ­ it has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender, narrow, dark-green leaves. Note

Salt and pepper prawns taste delicious, too. Shell and devein the prawns, leaving tails intact, then dip into the salt and pepper mix. Like squid, prawns take no time to cook, making them a great dish to serve as a starter. Note

Cook ½ cup (100g) white short-grain rice for this recipe. Note

A quick and easy authentic Italian ravioli with tomato, pea and basil sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used green, black and vine-ripened tomatoes. For an extra indulgence, use the larger buffalo-milk mozzarella instead of bocconcini. Note

An authentic Italian ragù alla bolognese originating from the historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy, Bologna.

Sweet but savoury, this delicious tomato and passionfruit jam can be enjoyed with desserts, atop toast or as a chutney-style spread on a cheese platter.