Nuts

Dessert should never be complicated, and just infusing the milk and cream with cardamom adds a lot of love to this simple and easy-to-make dessert

Make the best of in-season cherries with this delicious sharing salad. Don’t be afraid to use lots of herbs, and to season with plenty of lemon juice and salt

This dairy-free pistachio paste is vegan-friendly and keeps in the fridge for up to a month. Blanching and peeling the nuts is time-consuming, but makes for a greener colour and cleaner pistachio flavour. If you don’t have the time or patience, skip step 1

Sharp pickled walnuts and tangy feta contrast the sweetness of roasted shallots in this flavour-packed salad to share

Jazz up festive sprouts with crunchy, sticky maple-glazed walnuts and nuggets of smoked pancetta

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

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

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