Nuts

Get your day off to a nutritious start with a granola packed with nuts, seeds and oats – a complex carb that helps keep blood sugar levels steady, which can ease the hormone roller coaster

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 chilled offering is spot on for a warm alfresco setting

Top toasted ciabatta with whipped lemon ricotta, ribbons of mortadella and a punchy pistachio drizzle, then hand them around at aperitivo hour

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

Everyone will want to know the secrets of this wow-factor start or end to a meal. Pile up on handfuls of fresh bay leaves and herb sprigs for an elegant centrepiece, adding small grape bunches or halved figs if you like

Packed with nuts, seeds and crunchy quinoa and topped with dark chocolate, this is an incredibly moreish snack that’s perfect to pack for hikes and outings