The key to making a successful pinwheel is to have an even layer of filling over the pastry and to roll it up tight so it keeps its shape. I like to place the pastry in the fridge briefly prior to cutting it as it helps it firm up nicely.

These espresso brownies have all the deliciousness of a brownie but are a lot healthier. Use butter for a more decadent, richer mouth feel or substitute with coconut oil or olive oil. To get the texture right, make sure to use a granulated rather than powdered sugar replacement.

This traybake is a perfect sweet treat a. It’s incredibly forgiving, so feel free to play around with different fruits and flavours.

These are such a tasty and fuss-free dessert. To make prep even easier, make the filo pastry cases in advance, then all you need to do is fill with the cheesecake filling when guests arrive. The cheesecake is naturally sweetened with honey, which pairs perfectly with the tang of the lemon and the crunch of pistachios.

This spinach and ricotta pie is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. For a lower-calorie alternative, substitute for low-fat ricotta cheese and remove the parmesan.

This spinach and ricotta pie is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. For a lower-calorie alternative, substitute for low-fat ricotta cheese and remove the parmesan.

Whether you’re cooking a simple breakfast or something more exotic, here are five pantry food staples you should have on hand to cook plenty of delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.

Whole grains can be a nourishing food for the fibre they offer but also their rich nutrient profiles. The challenge can be how to get those grains into your diet in delicious ways. In this article we look at grains such as quinoa, oats, whole wheat, buckwheat, rye, brown rice, barley and bulgar wheat to see how you can make them part of your recipe roundup.

Wrapping the salmon in foil allows the juices to infuse beautifully in the salmon, resulting in the salmon literally melting in your mouth. A little bit of honey provides a subtle natural sweetness to the dish but it is equally delicious without. Feel free to exchange the butter with olive oil as a lighter alternative.

Nothing screams summer more than mangos and prawns in Australia. A simple lime dressing in this salad lets the prawns and mango shine. If prepping the salad in advance, drizzle a little lime juice on the avocado to slow the browning process. Citrus fruits naturally contain citric acid, which works against oxygen to slow down the browning process.

Let the seafood shine in this simple spaghetti marinara. Try to buy local sustainable seafood at your local fishmonger/market wherever possible. I love adding a chili kick in my marinara mix with the addition of some chili flakes or paste.

If you need your sugar fix but want to start improving your eating, it might be time to take control of your cravings. Lisa Holmes shares one of her favorite treats and shares tips to beat the cravings.