This is a rich dish that requires some skill and ideally some professional kitchen equipment, however experienced home cooks might improvise in order to achive similar results to those achieved by Massimo Bottura.

Camembert Parcels with Hazelnuts and Tracklements Christmas Chutney,Tracklements Country Garden Chutney& Cheese Scones, Prawn Curry with Tracklements Green Tomato Chutney,Tracklements Caramelised Red Onion Toastswith Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Just about every region of Italy has its own minestrone. Filippo Berio has created a delicious Minestrone Alla Genovese packed full of tasty vegetables, this recipe is perfect for lunch or as a starter.

One of three recipes using the fabulous olive oil of Castillo de Cana.

One of three recipes using the fabulous olive oil of Castillo de Cana

One of three recipes using the fabulous olive oil of Castillo de Cana

Friday, we celebrated homecomings – our return from Sicily and the return of two other couples from Australia. We were all delighted to be back and decided to share a meal. I offered to bring roasted pork tenderloin and asked if I could cook it in my friend’s oven while we enjoyed appetizers and shared travel stories.

You know what? Righteous are all right, a range of salad dressings that aren’t pumped full of fats and sugars. They have no preservatives or artificial ingredients and, where possible, they are 100% vegan and gluten-free.

In a bid to spark veggie inspiration in kitchens up and down the country, Cobra has asked Vivek Singh, Executive Chef of The Cinnamon Club, to share some of his favourite vegetarian recipes for people to try out at home.

In a bid to fight an oncoming cold, I was searching for some kind of comfort food to fill me with energy and cleanse me from the inside out… Don’t worry, I haven’t gone all ‘Zen’ on you, but sometimes greasy, chunky, starchy comfort food just doesn’t cut it and you crave something fresh, light and heart-warming.