This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.
For a new twist on a favourite, try these carrot cake muffins, flavoured with warming spices and filled with a gooey soft cheese centre.
Make this quick and easy pasta dish with leeks, walnuts, goat’s cheese and garlic and chilli flavours. Full of flavour and texture, it makes a speedy supper
Make this budget-friendly tropical cake with canned or fresh pineapple. If you’re using fresh, decorate with pineapple ‘flowers’ for the wow factor
Walnuts make a tasty addition to this vegan salad and are a source of plant compounds called polyphenols which guard against inflammation
Chop apples, celery and walnuts to make this classic American salad, full of freshness and crunch. You can make the dressing up to two days in advance
Let beetroots shine in this vibrant salad made with lentils, feta, walnuts and rocket. A satisfying lunch or supper, it’s a colourful seasonal salad for autumn
Serve crumble for dinner by omitting the sugar and replacing the fruit with a savoury squash filling. It’s a warming dish that’s ideal for autumnal suppers
Unite sticky buns with Turkish baklava to make these glorious buns. The filling is richly spiced and filled with pistachios, walnuts and orange
Bake these vegetarian dinner party pastries for a special occasion, like Christmas Day. They’re filled with squash, spinach, chestnut mushrooms and tangy blue cheese
Serve up a bowl of spaghetti with aubergine, tomatoes, capers and walnuts for a fibre-rich, healthy and filling lunch that’s part of our Healthy Diet Plan
Salads aren’t just for summer – this gorgeous winter salad is loaded with beta-carotene and vitamin C to help support immune defences
