Parmesan recipes

These are a great addition to Christmas dinner, and perfect for Boxing Day bubble and squeak... if you have any left over

Make these luxurious leeks as part of your Christmas spread. Easily prepared in advance, the dish will bring great flavour to your Christmas dinner feast

These crisp cheesy wafers, from Gordon Ramsay, are simple to make and look great served with risotto

Make breaded chicken for dinner served with giardiniera – Italian-style pickled veg. Any leftovers will make a great lunch the next day

Make good use of kale and put it centre-stage in this easy caesar salad topped with croutons. It can serve two as a main course, or four as a starter

Use pesto, breadcrumbs and chopped pine nuts as a quick and versatile topping for white fish. Serve with wedges, peas and a capers, dill, lemon and mayo dip

Make this simple yet delicious twist on one of our favourite greens as the perfect side dish for a roast dinner

Use leftovers from our garlic & parmesan breaded chicken with quick giardiniera to make this easy sandwich. It's an ideal lunch for busy workdays

Make these extra-special roasties with parmesan and truffle flavours. They make a great side for Christmas dinner or any other special occasion

Use whatever small pasta shape is your favourite for this comforting bowl of minestrone soup – just amend the cooking time according to pack instructions

Make cheese straws with the added flavours of sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion flakes and sea salt. They're perfect snacks to serve with cocktails

Toss together tagliatelle, mushrooms and spinach in a parmesan and crème fraîche sauce to make a quick and low calorie dinner that takes just 25 minutes

Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

Coat your roast potatoes with polenta for extra crunch and parmesan for seasoning. A great side dish for a special Sunday roast or Christmas lunch

Dish up an easy, delicious chicken dinner that's full of spring flavours. The parmesan coating gives a satisfying crunch, and the meat inside stays tender

Make these chips as the perfect accompaniment to fish and also haggis. You might want to make extra, as these will be gobbled up in no time

Warm your cockles with a hearty sausage stew topped with parmesan cheese cobbler swirls – serve with extra bread or crispy baked potatoes

A chef's favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year

Scented truffle oil and fresh parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé

Globe artichoke leaves were made for dipping and here is a simple butter sauce perfect for the job

Get all five of your five-a-day with this ratatouille & cheese bake that is healthy and filling as well as being gluten-free and vegetarian

A delicious vegetable soup with a nutty bite, it's so simple to make and low-fat. By Gary Rhodes