Aromatic mince & apricots with minty bulgur

Use lean beef for this spicy dish – it’s a good source of vitamin B12, iron and zinc, as well as protein. You can also cook the mince and freeze it for a busy day

Black forest breakfast bowl

Enjoy the flavours of this classic dessert in a healthy breakfast. It’s a tasty combination of cholesterol-lowering oats, heart-healthy soya yogurt, nuts, seeds and berries

Financiers

Treat family and friends to these miniature French almond cakes for afternoon tea, or take along to a coffee morning. Browning the butter adds extra nuttiness

Frosted pinecone cake

Create this stunning bake for the Christmas table. Decorated with almond pinecones, it’s a perfect centrepiece if you aren’t a fan of traditional fruitcake

Vanilla crème brûlée

Who better to teach us how to create this classic French dessert than Michel Roux Jr?

Gooey s’mores cookies

Combine cookies with s’mores, an American campfire treat consisting of chocolate, marshmallow and crackers

Bakewell pudding

For a warm and cosy alternative to the bakewell tart, try making this egg-based pud. It’s best served with cream or ice cream

Overnight oats with apricots & yogurt

Soaking oats overnight is great for a speedy breakfast the next day, and it makes them easier to digest. Antioxidant-rich chia seeds and apricots are thought to benefit heart health

Coronation hummus

Combine two picnic favourites in this dip, with creamy coronation and hummus. Top with pomegranate seeds and enjoy with pittas and veg crudités for dunking

Smoothie bowl

Make a colourful berry smoothie bowl for breakfast. You could swap in mango, pineapple and kiwi and substitute coconut water for the oat milk for a tropical version

Ricciarelli biscuits

Rustle up these Italian-inspired almond biscuits. Gift to family and friends at Christmas, or make a batch for your own biscuit tin as a treat

Keto bread

Try this keto almond bread for a healthy bread replacement that’s made with nuts and seeds. The loaf will be slightly wet but you can dry the slices in an oven or toast them