Fruit

This low-sugar pancake recipe from The Foodie Dentist uses oats and mashed bananas for a healthier start to the day

A suitably monstrous-looking treat for Halloween – and far healthier than the usual bucketloads of sweets and chocolate

Charring watermelon adds a smokiness that works really well in savoury dishes. Don’t be tempted to cut the slices any thinner or you’ll risk the fruit cooking all the way through and softening before the watermelon chars on the outside. This recipe makes a generous quantity of dressing, but better to have too much than too little

The sorbet would also be lovely as an aperitif served as a small scoop in a glass of Champagne or prosecco

A super quick, relaxed starter that’s perfect for sharing. If you fancy more of a kick, you can add in a finely chopped jalapeño

A sweet and refreshing fruit salad served with mint and crèmefraîche

These spiced toffee apples are the perfect treat for Halloween or Bonfire Night

Use the whole fruit in this citrussy alcohol-free drink

You may not have considered using herbs in sweet recipes, but they work particularly well with stone fruit. Bay lends this jam a gentle fragrance, but thyme or even rosemary would work well, too