Give salads, pastas, pizzas and more delicious Italian flavour with these creamy mozzarella recipes.
Crunchy, sweet and zingy, this vibrant salad makes an interesting starter for Christmas Day or winter dinner parties. Make the dressing and toast the nuts a couple of days in advance, to save time on the day.
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
Zainab Pirzada's crispy sweetcorn fritters are great as part of an Iftar spread. Kimchi is good here for salty and funky flavours and a little bit of spice. Serve with a spicy sriracha and sesame sauce for dipping.
Pork and caramelised onion sausage meat adds a touch of meaty sweetness to these moreish pizza-style pittas.
Everyone loves a pasta bake and this simple, tasty recipe using budget-friendly sausages, pesto and veg is a good one to add to your repertoire. The addition of crème fraîche and mozzarella adds an indulgent richness, but it's still cost-effective.
Simple ingredients come together to create this delicious, comforting dish that will appeal to all the family. Tinned mackerel is a great budget-friendly addition to your storecupboard for rustling up a quick and tasty meal, so keep some in stock!
Blend the classic flavours of a Greek spanakopita together for a rich warm dip that's filling enough for dinner. Top with cheese and serve with crudités, crusty bread or a side of your choice.
Get dinner on the table in 25 minutes! This fabulous frittata is made with frozen peas and melted mozzarella. Serve alongside a homemade pepper relish and broccoli.
Entertaining this festive season? This vegetarian lasagne, layered with mushrooms and crunchy sprouts, is the ultimate make-ahead traybake — creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
These easy homemade pizzas are made with a 2-ingredient dough that comes together in minutes. Kids can help build their pizzas with their favourite toppings, we recommend salty sardines with peppers and red onion.
You’ll feel as though you’ve been whisked off to Italy with this quick yet indulgent dish packed with big, bold flavours
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
Follow the trend and make pizza at home with this simple 2-ingredient dough. Upping the protein stakes, with Greek yogurt and flour, this dough comes together really easily, requiring minimal kneading and zero proving. We've topped with ham, mushrooms and mozzarella, but of course, add your personal favourites and tuck in!
Serve up a slice of Italy with this spicy pizza that’s perfect for sharing
This hearty pasta salad is bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean: garlic-roasted courgettes, sweet baby tomatoes, zingy lemon and fragrant basil. With juicy prawns, crisp pancetta and creamy mozzarella too.
Fancy a lasagne without all the faff? This cheat's version uses Bolognese ravioli and chunky veg pasta sauce for all the flavours of a lasagne in half the time. It's perfect for staycations or when you don't want to spend ages cooking.
Marinated figs, Parma ham and mozzarella is a classic salad combo and for good reason – with the perfect balance of sweet and salty alongside peppery rocket and creamy mozzarella. A lovely lunch or light supper.
Kids will love helping to make these cute animal-shaped pizzas, and you'll love the fact that these easy snacks are healthy too!
Bake a batch of these cute mini tortilla pizzas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Start with a simple tortilla base and classic cheese and tomato toppings, then comes the fun part – the kids get to add whichever toppings they fancy
Enjoy these easy enchiladas for a full-of-flavour dinner
This braaibroodjie is the ultimate cheese toastie. Inspired by South African cuisine, our sharing version is filled with tomatoes, onions and apple chutney then barbecued over hot coals until slightly charred and melty. It's great for a casual barbecue and kids will love all the cheese pulls!
Special enough for a weekend dinner party but easy enough for a midweek meal, these healthy pesto and mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts pack a flavour punch.
For a speedy family dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes, look no further than this pork loin steak recipe.
This wonderful recipe uses bread rather than pasta to make a hearty and mouthwatering bake with ham, cheese and tomato.
Lasagne isn't the only pasta bake to make as this 'cake' with rigatoni and a turkey ragu reminds us
Top puff pastry with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella for a fresh Mediterranean-inspired tart. Serve the tart with crispy pesto potatoes or a leafy green salad, if you fancy.
Use leftover butter chicken – a rich, creamy and mildly spiced curry – to make these cheesy pull-apart sliders. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick dinner is a top treat meal for a Friday night in.
Salty, cheesy and a little bit spicy, you won't be able to get enough of these dough balls. This foolproof recipe uses sourdough pizza base mix for an easy bake. Stuff with 'nduja and mozzarella and whip up a balsamic pesto sauce for dipping - check out that cheese pull!
Fancy making arancini but short on time? Try this cheat's veggie version using readymade risotto and arrabbiata sauce. Stuffed with mozzarella and deep-fried to crispy perfection, this Sicilian street food makes a delicious starter, snack or light meal.
For a no-fuss Italian sharing dish, simply serve antipasti with this easy, flavour-packed dip
An easy homemade pizza base topped with bold Med flavours sounds like perfect night-in food to us! Sliced potatoes, red onion, tangy Gruyère and creamy mozzarella provide a great mix of flavours and textures, with chargrilled pepper and aromatic rosemary for a final flourish!
Learn how to make a homemade margherita pizza from scratch with our easy recipe made with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil.