Winter salad

Make the most of cauliflower in this wonderful winter salad with raisins, dill and walnuts, and a homemade butter bean and smoked paprika hummus

Budget porridge

Start your day with a bowl of warming porridge topped with grated apple, raisins, walnuts and cinnamon – a nutritious and filling breakfast

Date & walnut loaf

Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too

Waldorf salad chicory bites

Pair these Waldorf salad chicory bites with a glass of fizz for a garden party. Quick nibbles like these will go down well and are super-simple to prep

Nutty atta laddoo

Make this lovely Indian dessert with chapatti flour, cashews and walnuts. Decorate them with a little edible gold leaf to make them extra special, if you like

Polish chocolate & walnut cake

This deliciously delicate chocolate layer cake is a true showstopping bake. Stack up chocolate sponge, chocolate glaze and crunchy walnuts

Spring green salad with parsley & blue cheese

Serve this vibrant salad with blue cheese as a light supper or side dish. Kale or chard will also work in place of the spring greens

Muhammara (red pepper & walnut dip)

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

Black bean burger

Make some healthy, hearty vegan burgers layered with avocado and served with a fresh crunchy carrot and cucumber salad alongside. They’re full of goodness

Vanilla & cinnamon breakfast rice

Fancy a change from porridge? This healthy rice-based vanilla and cinnamon breakfast is topped with apricots and walnuts, and will fill you up for the morning

Winter tabbouleh

Combine cauliflower, fennel, bulgur wheat, nuts and pomegranate seeds to make this winter version of tabbouleh. It’s delicious served as a side dish

Creamy vegan mushroom pâté with candied walnuts

Prepare these vegan mushroom pâté with candied walnuts canapés ahead of time. When the party starts, all you need to do is pop them in the oven!