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

Muhallebi is a sweet, creamy milk pudding, popular across Turkey and the Middle East, that’s perfect topped with a tangy pomegranate jelly

‘Rather than icing sugar, you can also dust the soufflés with cocoa; chocolate and passion fruit are a match made in heaven,' says chef Tristan Welch

This is similar to a Waldorf salad but with pineapple and walnuts. Chef Adriana Cavita's recipe is inspired by a dish that some families in her native Mexico City eat on Christmas Eve. 'The salad adds a crunch and freshness to what could be a rich meal,' she says

A sweet and refreshing fruit salad served with mint and crèmefraîche