• The classic caesar
• Crispy pancetta and beans on a bed of cauliflower puree
• Creme Fraiche scrambled egg with pancetta
• Gnocchi in red pepper sauce with crispy pancetta and shredded mozzarella
• Tender pea, apple and crispy pancetta salad dressed in a creamed honey and wholegrain mustard vinaigrette

Use dried mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are a great substitute for the fresh variety, especially as they have a long shelf life (up to a year) and so can be readily available when mushrooms are not in season.

They should, however, be used in smaller quantities than their fresh counterparts as they are much stronger in flavour.

Simply rehydrate in warm water or milk and add, chopped, to broths, stuffings or risottos, or mix into butter to melt over pan-fried steak.

Alternatively, grind into a fine dust and sprinkle over home-made bread or add to olive oil for a distinct meaty flavour.