Done properly, it should convince Italians that pasta and chicken can go well together.

A summer meal, can be eaten hot or cold.

Complicated but worth it.

Brilliant use of a tajine. The trick is not to overcook the vegetables.

Excellent recipe from the island of Corfu, passed down from my grandmother. Quick and tasty.

Light, healthy and easy to make, especially if frozen fish is used. The creaminess depends on what proportion of the soup is goes through a food processor, once cooked.