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Spinach and other leafy greens contain good levels of iron, which has a positive effect on serotonin and dopamine levels to boost mood.

Fennel and thyme are beautiful spices to combine. Throw in a little ground chilli and you’ve got a barbeque chicken dish everyone will love.

Sorry to the pea lovers out there but my mouth started watering at ricotta and didn’t stop.

Absolutely delicious! The spices are the hero of the biscuit, but the subtle citrus tones are a close second.

This delightful lemon custard pie is light, creamy and sure to please your family and friends at your next dinner party. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and free radical-fighting antioxidants.

This is one of my favourite dough recipes. It’s pliable and, once baked, is beautifully soft inside.

If you haven’t tasted brown butter frosting, this recipe is about to change your life. Thanks to the Maillard reaction, your browned butter will impart a nutty, toasty, deep flavour to your frosting that is beautifully offset by the rich and spiced cake. Something a bit different for next time you need to serve a crowd.

These delicious crepes are perfect for
a weekend breakfast or healthy dessert. Oats are a great source of resistant starch. This is a type of fermentable prebiotic fibre that provides fuel for the good bacteria in the gut and ensures the health and integrity of the gut lining. Berries, particularly dark berries like blackberries and blueberries, are an excellent source of anthocyanins. This potent antioxidant enhances immune function and can reduce inflammation and premature skin ageing.

Select organic fruits if they are available as all three of these fruits retain high levels of pesticides when grown conventionally. If there is no time or inclination to make the pastry, a premade store-bought pastry will work fine.

I feel like this is what would be served to me in heaven. There’s something so incredibly decadent about the combination of pastry and custard that I find irresistible.

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.