Fruit

Pretty-in-pink meringue nests topped with soft vanilla cream, fresh mint and juicy summer peaches poached in a rosé and brown sugar syrup

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

All the flavours of a Waldorf salad – grapes, celery, apples and walnuts – scattered over a creamy blue cheese and ricotta base on a simple sheet of puff pastry. Serve with a bowl of dressed watercress and a glass of chilled white wine

Camomile tea syrup adds a lovely flavour to this fruity bake, perfect as an afternoon snack

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