Fruit

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

These choux buns are made with craquelin pastry and filled with a delicate rose crème, wonderful for afternoon tea or as an elegant dessert

Russian syrniki are small, slightly sweet pancakes made almost entirely from twaróg – a firm-textured farmer’s curd cheese with a slightly acidic tang. They’re traditionally served for breakfast, warm from the pan, with jam and soured cream

The combination of tangy cheese with the sweet fruit and honey makes this a gorgeous light lunch or starter during the summer

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

The perfect dessert for sharing. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream