Liguria

Torta salata, or savoury pie, is a mainstay for on-the-go eating in bars in Tuscany and is also served in slices as an aperitivo or as a starter for dinner. I love it as it’s stuffed with aromatic gre

SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 25 mins EASY 20g walnut pieces1 tsp rapeseed oil2 slim leeks (about 170g), well washedand thinly sliced175g wholemeal penne2 garlic cloves, finely grated160g baby spinach40g

Low on effort, high on flavour!

A crowd-pleasing pie with a rich, buttery filling. Sage leaves are baked into the pastry while the beetroot adds vibrant colour. SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins plus40 mins chilling COOK 1 hr 30 mins MORE EFFOR

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SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins COOK 3 hrs 45 mins EASY ❄ 800g-1kg boneless pork shoulder 2 tbsp olive oil 150g diced smoked pancetta 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 3 carrots, fin