This aubergine dish is so good that it has managed to convert many die-hard, non-eggplant eaters! Stuffed with a fragrant filling of beef, rice, lots of fresh basil & parsley, parmesan, a little garlic & fennel, then baked and served with a basil tomato sauce, it can be prepared in part or completely ahead of time for convenience.

Fresh, golden pasta ribbons, fresh pesto and sautéed scallops… now this is a fabulous recipe, worthy of the finest tables! Make it for your sweetheart, for special guests, or why not just to treat yourself!

A simple but elegant pasta dish ready to serve in 20 minutes! Gemelli is the name of the pasta shape I used, and the light sauce is made with cream, Italian rosemary ham, fresh tomato and baby spinach. Click on the photo or title for the recipe.