Sweet

Spring means rhubarb. When cooked down, these long blush stalks turn into a delicious sweet and sour compote. Make a batch and have this on hand to dollop onto porridge, yoghurt or vanilla ice cream.

This versatile recipe is a family favourite – use it to ice everything from vanilla cupcakes to denser cakes like hummingbird or carrot cake.

Tangy and tropical passionfruit is such a joyous fruit – especially when paired with vanilla. Enjoy this creamy ice cream on a balmy summer’s day with crushed meringue.

This overnight recipe is great for getting a head start on the week. It will last in the fridge for a couple of days and can easily be scaled up or down depending on how many mouths you are feeding.

The smell of seasonal apples baking in the oven and soft notes of cinnamon bring warm feelings of comfort and joy. Whip up this dairy-free version of the original to hit all the right notes.

Tahini adds a lovely light nuttiness to banana bread. This Mediterranean wonder is full of antioxidants, B vitamins, magnesium, iron and calcium, so makes a nutrient-dense addition to an old tea-time favourite.

These vegan ginger and turmeric biscuits have a lovely crunch and slightly chewy centre. The warming mix of spices and decadent snap of chocolate and crystallised ginger will take you to a happy place.

Baked figs in autumn are a bacchanalian delight – with an imperial purple exterior and a sweet sticky centre – this ancient fruit has a rich culinary history. Paired with thyme (another ancient herb prized for its healing properties), this fig porridge is an indulgent yet healthy start to the day.

A festive ode to those long Winter nights, try this boozy hot chocolate after dinner instead of pudding.