Veneto

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

Whip up this deliciously creamy sauce using just a few store-cupboard staples. SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS ✱ 400g rigatoni ✱ 30g unsalted butter ✱ 1 banana shallot, diced ✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ ½t

The chef behind The Little Viet Kitchen shares dishes that capture the essence of Vietnamese home cooking

It’s always a thrill to explore new places, especially those that are lesser known by British tourists. Like many others, we have visited the northern Italian hotspots in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-R

At the age of 90, our best-loved cook continues to tempt us with her delicious, fuss-free dishes – guaranteed crowd-pleasers and perfect for any occasion

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric