Nuts

These easy eight-legged friends will be a hit at your Halloween do this year. Use vegan chocolate, if required

A deliciously creamy iced vegan treat for a hot summer’s day

Pearl barley is a great low-effort, high-fibre alternative to arborio rice for a midweek risotto. Ours is packed with seasonal green veg, hazelnuts and a good squeeze of lemon

'My choc-hazelnut banana bars are very simple and, as well as being gluten free, don’t contain any refined sugar. The base is a simple mix of bananas, peanut butter and oats – to which I’ve added dark chocolate chips and crunchy hazelnuts. They make a great breakfast bar or on-the-go snack,' says baker Becky

This rich no-bake dessert can be made completely vegan by using dairy-free chocolate

"This winter warmer ticks all the boxes for me; savoury and nutty, with sweetness from the dates and freshness from the coriander," says chef Chantelle Nicholson

Top this comforting sweet potato stew with a handful of extra nuts. Leftovers are also delicious

Blend artichoke hearts to create a creamy sauce for this vegan romanesco pasta with chilli, garlic and lemon. Pasta perfection in just 30 minutes