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Alex Mackay recreates a magnificent meal with a Mediterranean feel from famed Italian restaurant, Don Alfonso

Mike Robinson's mediterranean-inspired recipe for stuffed aubergine slices baked in tomato sauce makes a delicious starter or light meal

For a warming autumn meal try Simon Rimmer's tasty recipe for hearty vegetable soup, served with home-made pizza bread

Janet Brinkworth's avocado, tomato and Parma ham pasta makes a fantastic mid-week supper

Gino D`Acampo`s easy, cheesy fig, tomato and Parma ham rolls are luscious on the lips, but light on the hips!

Pan-fried poussin with a savoury garlic and cider vinegar sauce makes a tasty and unusual dish.

Full of gutsy Mediteranean flavours, Giorgio Locatelli's octopus recipe makes an excellent starter

Roast baby peppers, brimming with a lip-smacking lemony risotto make a special dinner party starter or buffet dish from Mike Robinson

For freshly baked bread with an Italian influence, try Paul Hollywood's bacon-speckled focaccia topped with goat's cheese and peppers

Giuseppe Milito shows John Torode his version of this garlicky anchovy dip which makes a great pre-dinner nibble with crudités