Cheat

Cheating certainly doensn't mean any reduction in flavour or quality of the finished dish: all it does is free your time up by using a brilliant shop-bought ingredient. What could be simpler?

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Serves 6

Moussaka with Roasted Aubergines and Ricotta

Although moussaka is a Greek classic, Delia has added an Italian element with a ricotta topping for a creamy and lighter touch than the traditional bechamel sauce.

Serves 8

Tropical Fruit Jellies

So easy to make and with almost no fat at all these jellies are a real winner, especially after Christmas when you need a respite from rich food!

Serves 8

These heavenly little trifles are actually an assembly job with plenty of tropical flavours: rum-soaked sponge, bananas, mangoes and pineapple, topped with a vanilla-infused layer of mascarpone and custard. Who could resist?

Serves 4

Spinach Tortelloni with Leeks and Gorgonzola

Bought tortelloni is jazzed up with the addition of leeks and Gorgonzola, to create a handsome and filling supper dish - perfect for vegetarians.

Serves 6

Butterscotch and Banana Sundaes

Crunchy turrón, rich butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream combine to great effect in these lovely sundaes.

Serves 4

Camargue Red Rice Salad with Feta Cheese

This is a lovely salad for outdoor eating on a warm, sunny summer's day.

Serves 6-8 as a side salad

Middle Eastern Tabbouleh Salad

This Middle Eastern salad is so pretty and summery, and if you have mint in the garden that is growing as wild as a jungle – as mine does – it's a wonderful way to use some of it!

Serves 2-3

Spinach Gnocchi with Four Cheeses

Little Italian dumplings made from potato, flour and egg are a great vehicle for carrying other flavours. Here, Delia has used spinach and cheese for a vegetarian version, but you can try other variations too.

Serves 1