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Milan contest looks for perfect steak.

Serve up a hearty meal with Gino D'Acampo's simple recipe for a tasty squash and bean soup

Sophie Grigson shares her family’s favourite recipe for this famous Italian export

Boozy sponge hides a creamy fruit and nut filling and surprise chocolatey centre in this glorious Italian inspired dessert from Simon Rimmer

For a simple dish that’s bursting with flavour, why not tray Aaron Craze’s favourite gnocchi recipe

Roast almonds add a delicious depth of flavour to this zingy mint pesto from Jo Pratt

Giorgio Locatelli combines deliciously creamy beans with farro, vegetables and pancetta to make a deeply satisfying winter soup

Antonio Carluccio's hearty soup, combining a medley of winter cabbages with Italian luganega sausages, makes a great warming dish.

Home-made fresh herb pasta with a vibrant grilled tomato and basil sauce make Tim McRoberts' pasta a memorable dish

Sophie Grigson gives us a little taste of Sicily with succulent monkfish wrapped in crisp pancetta, served with a lip-smacking lemony sauce