Risottos Brie and walnut risotto
A rich, cosy risotto with brie and walnuts that tastes far fancier than the effort it takes.
Risottos 
First courses Pasta and lentils (soupy or not)
Cosy, filling and flexible: one of the best ways to turn lentils into dinner.
First courses No-fuss creamy pumpkin risoni
Creamy pumpkin risoni with barely any ingredients and very little effort.
Desserts Super-soft pumpkin cake
A soft, simple pumpkin cake that is perfect when you have cooked pumpkin to use up.
Side dishes Funghi trifolati (sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parsley)
Quick and moreish side!
Soups and veloutés Mushroom velouté
A silky mushroom soup with deep flavour and very little fuss.
One-dish meals Improvised Italian-style fondue
A cosy fondue workaround for Italian supermarkets: melty, forgiving, and much easier than it looks.
First courses Fake risotto alla parmigiana
Risotto for low-fridge days: flexible, cosy and still properly creamy even when you improvise.