The soft cheese is so intertwined with Sicilian life it gets delivered by its very own van, instead of the milk man calling, it is the ricotta man or woman that knocks on the door at sunrise.

"Peanuts and chocolate are a delicious blend of flavours and textures. I always gravitate towards them as a combination. The creaminess of the peanut butter adds a beautifully soft texture to the squares."

Peaches, even hard underripe ones, can intensify and become richer and smoother when used in baking.

This was originally it was served in health spas in the 18th century.

I find there is a particular tactility when working with focaccia dough

This dessert is still popular in Italy

Once you have filled the buns, it is best to eat them within a few hours as they begin to get soft and squishy.

I tend to bake the pastry a little darker for this recipe than I would usually bake puff pastry. It adds crispness.

This is a good crowd pleaser after any dinner

Oats are packed with soluble fibre and a wide variety of minerals and vitamins