This simple recipe makes great use of my favourite winter vegetable, cavolo nero, which is a black kale from Tuscany that you can find just about everywhere.

Taking aglio e olio to the next level with deliciously charred cavolo nero, topped with salty capers and parmesan. It’s so simple and so good.

We’ve added some extra greens to this risotto by throwing in cavolo nero – high in fibre and calcium – and finished it with garlicky mushrooms and Parmesan.

Who knew that mushrooms and cavolo nero were best friends with ricotta? This recipe comes together in half an hour and will brighten up any lunchtime blues.

This delicious green soup is topped with cheesy crunchy garlic bread croutons for an easy autumn dinner.

Inspired by gumbo this hearty stew of full of spicy chorizo and soft chickpeas. Perfect with seasonal cavolo nero.

Changing up the caesar game with a creamy cavolo nero and avocado base, tossed in the most delicious anchovy dressing. Topped with flakey tender salmon.

All the indulgence of a lasagne with a fraction of the washing up to do afterwards. Packed with crispy sausage. Silky cavolo nero sauce. Lots of cheese.