Nuts

These puds are ridiculously easy to make – and during the setting time the crunchy almond biscuits come together quickly too. Just try to avoid nibbling on one or more before enjoying with a posset

Dessert should never be complicated, and just infusing the milk and cream with cardamom adds a lot of love to this simple and easy-to-make dessert

Make the best of in-season cherries with this delicious sharing salad. Don’t be afraid to use lots of herbs, and to season with plenty of lemon juice and salt

This dairy-free pistachio paste is vegan-friendly and keeps in the fridge for up to a month. Blanching and peeling the nuts is time-consuming, but makes for a greener colour and cleaner pistachio flavour. If you don’t have the time or patience, skip step 1

Sharp pickled walnuts and tangy feta contrast the sweetness of roasted shallots in this flavour-packed salad to share

Jazz up festive sprouts with crunchy, sticky maple-glazed walnuts and nuggets of smoked pancetta

A deliciously creamy iced vegan treat for a hot summer’s day

Pearl barley is a great low-effort, high-fibre alternative to arborio rice for a midweek risotto. Ours is packed with seasonal green veg, hazelnuts and a good squeeze of lemon

An indulgent veggie main that heroes two seasonal gems. The brown butter hazelnuts are a great way to elevate all sorts of winter veg