Fruit

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

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

Charring watermelon adds a smokiness that works really well in savoury dishes. Don’t be tempted to cut the slices any thinner or you’ll risk the fruit cooking all the way through and softening before the watermelon chars on the outside. This recipe makes a generous quantity of dressing, but better to have too much than too little

A super quick, relaxed starter that’s perfect for sharing. If you fancy more of a kick, you can add in a finely chopped jalapeño

This is similar to a Waldorf salad but with pineapple and walnuts. Chef Adriana Cavita's recipe is inspired by a dish that some families in her native Mexico City eat on Christmas Eve. 'The salad adds a crunch and freshness to what could be a rich meal,' she says

A filling, protein-rich breakfast, with live yogurt to introduce probiotics at the start of your day. Using slightly unripe bananas increases the resistant starch in the diet, a valuable source of prebiotic food for the ‘good’ bacteria in your gut

This grown-up twist on a traditional marmalade recipe is packed full of warming flavours

This delicately flavoured soft-set jam uses fruits that are readily available year-round. Try it on toast and scones or in puddings

These creamy passion fruit pots might be easy to make but they still wow on special occasions