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In Greek culture, vegan recipes come from the religious practice of fasting during Lent. This is one of my favourite recipes because it can be made with or without meat, and is brilliant hot or cold.

Courgette flowers mark high summer. They are often deep-fried, but I’ve decided to fill them with Italian ricotta and bake them. This recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is great for a quick summer lunch.

Inspired by the classic flavours of a traditional creamy pasta – mushroom, thyme, marjoram, parmesan and crème fraiche – we’ve reimagined the dish as a summer-time mushroom galette, served with citrus crème fraiche.

Strawberry, rhubarb, almond, vanilla and a hint of black pepper make this a sophisticated summer treat.

Inspired by Melbourne’s City Wine Shop – a bustling Italian bistro (and bottle shop) serving masterful dishes with a balanced selection of European and Australian wines – this pasta will have you feeling like you are dining in an alfresco trattoria in 10 minutes.

Greek spinach pie (Spanakopita) is a family favourite, blending a refreshing combination of herbs – dill, mint, parsley – with salty fetta and delicate ricotta, this recipe is perfect all year round. Serve with chilli jam or chutney.

These vegan ginger and turmeric biscuits have a lovely crunch and slightly chewy centre. The warming mix of spices and decadent snap of chocolate and crystallised ginger will take you to a happy place.