With its retro flavour combination, bold drippy icing and piles of bright confectionery, this showstopping layered cake ticks all the trend boxes

Light and fluffy, these subtly spiced, fruit-topped meringues make a delicious end to an Asian-themed dinner party – swap star anise for cardamom, matcha powder or five-spice

Finish creamy oats with a subtly spiced, fruity topping of cinnamon, cardamom and maple syrup for a warming breakfast or weekend brunch

Fill flatbreads with a za'atar dressing and salty feta, then griddle until toasted for a delicious brunch or light lunch packed with Middle Eastern flavours

These veggie burgers taste delicious hot or cold. Roll into small balls, making them into falafel if you prefer

Naturally low in fat, this red pepper hummus also supplies vitamin C to help boost your defences. The crispbreads are protein and omega-3 rich, combining to make a healthy, nutritious snack 

This warming one-pot stew is packed with nourishing ingredients like fibre-full chickpeas and iron-rich lentils

Make your own oat milk in this recipe for no-added-sugar granola, or serve with organic cow’s milk or yogurt 

Soaking oats and seeds overnight makes them easier to digest, and the muesli will be extra creamy. Great for a quick breakfast straight from the fridge

Making your own low-fat soft cheese – labneh – from bio yogurt is surprisingly easy. It’s delicious in salads like this but also in wraps, as a dip or on baked sweet potato

Mackerel fillets contain beneficial fats, are quick to cook, and really complement this earthy and vibrant salad with a yogurt dressing