Fruit

Make the most of nectarine season with this crowd-pleaser, packed with salty pancetta, green beans, croutons and crispy fried capers.

Pair fruity mango and aromatic cardamom in this creamy yogurt mousse, inspired by the flavours of an Indian lassi. Set in glasses and keep in the fridge until it’s pudding time

Extra virgin olive oil is a great flavour enhancer in salad dressings. Here, its robust pepperiness contrasts citrussy sumac spice

A fun, fruity start to brunch, grapefruit gives the classic Mimosa a pretty pink hue

This low-sugar pancake recipe from The Foodie Dentist uses oats and mashed bananas for a healthier start to the day

A hidden layer of tart passion fruit perfectly complements the tropical flavours of coconut. Mango or pineapple compote would work equally well.

Sweet red fruits and a splash of amaretto give this pudding an Italian spin. Soak the fruit the day before – and make sure your pudding basin fits your slow cooker!

Sloe gin and prunes give this year's Christmas pudding a distinctly British update!

This salad, which offsets the often rich food we eat at this time of year, makes a wonderful addition to a buffet table, or a light lunch on its own. Feel free to swap in any grain or other nuts you have to hand