Italian classics with an Irish twist - Niall McKenna’s recipes

Pistou Soup and Chicken Parmigiana are on the holiday-inspired menu

The chilly weather has me daydreaming in the kitchen of Italian dinners on holiday; as the sun starts to set, locally sourced food is placed in front of you and all you need is a light sweater draped over your shoulders as the scorching heat of the afternoon turns into the pleasant warmth of the evening...

However, back to reality, and it’s time to think about what I’ll make for dinner tonight and it’s got me fancying something Italian whilst making the most of Northern Irish staple ingredients.

For this reason, this week’s recipes are Pistou Soup and Chicken Parmigiana. If you could make any meal from scratch to transport you back to your favourite holiday, what would it be?