Pkaila is one of the signature dishes of Tunisian Jewish cooking. It’s a stew in which the spinach is cooked down for a long time until it becomes almost confit, then simmered with meat and white beans. Real black gold for those who love it: don’t be put off by its unusual color, this dish is a real crowd-pleaser.

This delicious salmon quiche, full of flavor and fragrant with herbs, is just as good warm as it is cold. It’s a variation on the white fish and mushroom quiche and the zucchini and ricotta quiche.

A complete meal, quick to make and endlessly adaptable. At home, I make a tart or a quiche once a week. Serve it with a fresh salad!

I already introduced you to conchiglioni in this recipe for conchiglioni stuffed with mushrooms and baked in béchamel. For those who don’t know them, they are large shell-shaped pasta made for stuffing. This time I’m giving you a red version in tomato sauce, where the conchiglioni are filled with ricotta and spinach and baked until golden.

This velvety fava bean and spinach soup makes a nice change from the usual flavors. A simple recipe for rainy winter days.

For a change from bolognese lasagna, here is another Italian classic, with a spinach and ricotta filling baked under a golden béchamel. A comforting family dish, to serve with a nice mixed baby greens salad for a bit of freshness.