Dairy

We used granita biscuits for this recipe. Canned or fresh passionfruit pulp can be used. Note

This flavoursome dip goes well with crudités, potato wedges or barbecued chicken wings.

If fresh fruit is unavailable, use frozen mango or drained canned mango in natural juice, for this healthy smoothie full of calcium, magnesium and B12.

Care and patience are needed to bring this sauce into being: follow the directions to the letter and ensure you don’t overcook it. The texture needs to be smooth and creamy, and the flavour rich and buttery. The care you give it will be worthwhile. Sauce goes well with poached eggs, steamed asparagus and grilled […]

Frozen yoghurt can be made up to 3 days ahead; keep tightly covered with foil in the freezer. Note

Each bite of this wickedly delicious and superbly indulgent layer cake is full of surprises. No boring bits here!

Replace fresh figs with stone fruit or berries. You can buy rolled rye at selected health food stores; replace it with rolled oats if you can’t find it. Store the muesli in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. Note

Chocolate tart: Ready-made shortcrust pastry can be used. Summer pavlova: Egg yolks can be frozen or refrigerated – use to make mayonnaise, custards or to enrich sauces. Note