The richness of light – creamy recipes to try

Simple vanilla pannacotta is taken to the next level with caramelised pineapple

Pesto spaghetti gets the lighter treatment with the addition of zucchini ribbons. Sliced chicken breast and shavings of parmesan complete the picture

Deliciously warming, this creamy chicken and sweet corn soup really hits the spot on a cool evening

A classic baked cheesecake with gorgeous hints of vanilla and lemon

A lighter take on creamy chicken carbonara; with bacon, mushrooms and shavings of parmesan

Who doesn’t adore pasta? This creamy dish of wholesome whole-wheat linguine will definitely bring out your ‘inner Sophia Loren’. It is doused in a light, but decadent, creamy tomato sauce full of healthy baby spinach. You can easily serve it without chicken for a vegetarian alternative

My youngest child is a picky eater and I’m always trying to trick him into eating a balanced and nutritious meal. This is the ‘milkshake’ he loves at breakfast time, packed full of fruit and honest to goodness creaminess. I add vanilla ice cream, just to help convince him to drink it, but feel free to leave it out of your smoothie if you wish

There’s nothing like a warm nourishing bowl of rice pudding as the weather turns chilly. This creamy recipe, with its gentle spice notes of vanilla and cinnamon, is sure to become a family favourite. Serve with tinned preserved fruit or this decadent fruit compote for a final flourish (shown)

This all-in-one dish is a family favourite for dinner in a flash. It’s packed full of vegetables and sumptuous chicken and cooked in a gorgeous creamy sauce. Simply serve it with crusty bread to mop up all those delicious pan juices

This creamy seafood chowder is irresistible, especially when served with crusty bread and a sprinkling of chives