If you have been to dinner you will know that although we have a menu of sorts there are always some last minute additions depending on what's in the fridge and what looks good when I go shopping that morning for the ingredients.

Several large boards of all things charcuterie, different types of salami, chorizo, olives and cheese served with a variety of breads to tear and share.

Melitzanosalata a Greek aubergine dip, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted aubergine, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It's perfect for dipping bread into

We are going to do something sexy with tomatoes.

Lasagna - the balance between layers of cheese, pasta and homemade bolognese sauce is perfection! ... The best lasagna recipe ever starts out with a homemade bolognese sauce and this one is made by made Neapolitan dad Giuseppe.

Crisp, green salad.

And relax ......

Tiramisu - a classic Italian pudding off coffee, sponge fingers, whipped mascarpone and sprinkled with love.

We always have two puddings so if there is anything you fancy do let me know but if push comes to shove we always have meringue kisses and homemade ice cream in the fridge.

Tea, coffee, mints, turron.