Recipe

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.

A quick and easy vegetarian lunch or light dinner, this tart is the perfect way to make the taste of summer stretch just that bit further.

Although small in size, these filo-wrapped feta parcels punch above their weight in flavour and richness. Perfect served as an appetiser or with a salad as a light meal, the combination of salty, soft, warm cheese and the sweet stickiness of the honey is next level.

Black rice is a fantastic alternative to white rice. It has a chewy, nutty texture and is a great source of anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant. You’ll be able to buy black rice from most supermarkets or health food stores.

Wild rice is not actually related to rice — it’s a seed of an aquatic grass. This nutrient-dense food is a great source of protein, fibre, magnesium and zinc. Wild rice is also high in protective antioxidants that help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Salmon is one of the richest food sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. These healthy fats are extremely important for optimal brain function, memory and mood. Eating a diet containing omega-3s will help lower your risk of depression and can improve mood.

Orange sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of beta-carotene. This important nutrient is converted into vitamin A in the body, which is used to maintain healthy eyes and good vision. Beets are considered a heart-healthy vegetable. Beets are high in nitrates, which have been found to help reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels and arteries.

This bowl can be whipped up in a few minutes if a pot of rice is already pre-prepared and a jar of the satay sauce is ready to go. It can be enjoyed warmed or cold, just like Indonesia’s traditional gado-gado. A perfect end-of-summer dish with minimal effort for maximum flavour.

This intensely flavoured rice bowl uses black rice which is rich in antioxidants, full of textures and colours and can be enjoyed either warm or cold, making it the perfect lunch.

Who needs an excuse to start the day with chocolate for breakfast? We don’t. But if you do… Organic Merchant’s delicious cacao granola recipe is easy to make at home, gluten-free and naturally sweetened with honey or maple and rice syrup.

This strawberry-topped custard tart has pastry throughout the filling, giving each bite a perfect balance of sweet custard, strawberries, crunchy flaked almonds and delicious filo pastry.

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.