Dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, are considered 'the gold of Mediterranean Africa' and are amongst the most delicious and sugary fruits on Earth. Wonderful eaten fresh as well as dried, with their delightful taste and rich consistency, dates are an ideal ingredient both in sweet and savoury dishes. This recipe shows you how to turn these gorgeous fruits into a smooth, extraordinary jam.

Some might think couscous is a cereal, but in actual fact it is a traditional Berber product made from semolina, granules of durum wheat. This very versatile ingredient, a staple food in the regions of North Africa, can be cooked and served with vegetables or stews (meat or fish), but it also can be used to prepare delightful 'salads' or desserts, like the one we are presenting here. Enjoy this nutty fruity couscous salad!

There is an old Italian adage saying 'don't let the farmer find out how good it is to eat cheese with pears', suggesting that that supreme taste could stop him from selling his produce. There are many ways in which you can enjoy cheese and fruits together, and one option is to eat the former with some jam on top: try for instance some mature stinky cheese with a spoonful of blueberries jam.. or fresh goat's cheese with this homemade chutney! 

Ice cream, fruits and spices: just these three ingredients for an unusual dessert that will surprise you! The way of cooking 'en papillote', generally used for vegetables and fish, consists in wrapping the food you want to bake in parchment paper: a healthy and quick method that preserves flavours and aromas. Try out our recipe or create your own version!

This dessert, featuring two typical Italian fruits, namely pears and figs, as well as the much loved Prosecco, is a delicate and refined finale for an elegant, special dinner. The light clove and cinnamon aromas provide an exotic note, while the lemon and the yogurt soften the sweetness of the dish. Enjoy this delicious, natural dessert!

There's nothing better, at the end of a hearty meal, than a nice bowl of fresh fruit salad! In this recipe, Ponti suggests an unusual dressing for your pineapple and orange salad, which is one of its own gastronomic glazes. A most welcome surprise for your taste buds, this dessert is ideal as an afternoon snack as well. Ps. Don't forget the mint!

Sometimes just a few simple ingredients are enough to make up an incredibly tasty appetiser buffet, and this recipe is proof of that! Just get some nice organic apples (we want to eat them with the skin on!), some good quality bacon, dried pitted prunes and a little seasoning.. and there you have an unusual yet delightful entrée! Surprise your guests with this contemporary, natural dish!

Here comes a fresh, original and unbelievably easy recipe for a dessert or a rather eccentric salad: the sweetness and tenderness of the strawberries marry beautifully with the stronger Parmigiano Reggiano flavour, and both tastes are enhanced by the balsamic vinegar drops. You can serve it as a dessert or you can enjoy it as a salad on warm spring and summer days, in which case, feel free to add some greens!