Griddled bananas with nutty chocolate custard

A sweet treat that won’t pile on the pounds, this gorgeous grilled fruit and custard pot is a healthy choice

Smart crab linguine

Italian pasta ribbons work beautifully with sweet crabmeat, peppery rocket, lemon and garlic- a perfect solo supper

Turnip & butternut smash

For an alternative to mashed potato or served with another potato dish, try crushing up root vegetables with plenty of butter and nutmeg

Choc chip, peanut butter & banana pancake filling

A sweet, sumptuous pancake filling – and a selection of some of our other favourites

Sushi rice bowl with beef, egg & chilli sauce

Sticky and delicious, sushi rice is more versatile than you may think and is great in a stir fry

Pickled golden beetroot

This light pickle is sweet, delicious and perfect with cold cuts and punchy British cheeses

Peppermint candy canes

These sweet treats are a great last-minute gourmet addition to a homemade gift hamper and are fun to make with kids

Marmalade carrots

Sticky, buttery and sweet – this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious

Sprouts with sticky shallots

Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts

Red cabbage with balsamic vinegar & cranberries

This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it

Cranberry & ginger sausages

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This classic canapé gets a stylish upgrade with sweet cranberry sauce and fragrant ginger

Chicken & mushroom spud pies

Jazz up a jacket potato with this creamy filling