Custard & nutmeg tart

Sweeten the filling for this low sugar dessert naturally with sultanas soaked in milk – use ready-to-roll pastry to save time

Cinnamon apple pecan pudding

It may taste indulgent, but this low-sugar fruity bake is sweetened with xylitol and topped with crunchy pecans

Pannekoek (Dutch pancakes)

 

Idli (Rice cake) with coconut chutney

 

Egg hoppers

 

Waffles with banana & salted caramel sauce

Smother fluffy waffles with fried bananas, vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert or brunch time treat

Lardy cake

This enriched, spiced, sweet bread is layered up with currants, sultanas, apricots and cherries – serve in wedges for a delicious tea time treat

Creamy cod chowder stew

This fish one-pot with smoked haddock and cod may taste rich, but is actually low-fat and low-calorie – a quick and easy weeknight dinner

Thai red duck with sticky pineapple rice

Marinate duck breasts with red curry paste and lime, then serve with coconut rice, peas and beansprouts for a healthy weeknight dinner

Brazilian prawn & coconut stew

Give king prawns a Brazilian twist in this spicy coconut, prawn and green bean stew topped with salted peanuts and served with rice

Thai beef & broccoli noodle bowl

This easy Thai beef stir-fry with coconut milk, honey and fish sauce served over rice noodles is packed with flavour, and ready in 30 minutes

Eggnog

An indulgent Christmas drink with egg yolks and brandy from BBC Good Food magazine reader Annemie Buyck