Fruit

I have lots of people asking me to create gluten-free recipes that do not just rely on the gluten-free flour that can be found in the shops. I have experimented with almond flour (ground almonds), but find that the resulting bakes can be quite heavy, which does not suit all baked goods, and also highly calorific. So while I use ground almonds in some things, I do like to use oats in others. The cinnamon in this recipe adds a lovely taste to the blueberries, as well as helping regulate blood sugar levels.

The perfect balance of bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and sweet simple syrup for a refreshing cocktail that’s neither too cloying nor too biting.

You won't be sorry with tequila, grapefruit, and Campari.

Walnuts add a touch of bitterness to balance the sweet dates blended into this favorite Southern California ice cream treat.

Not exactly classic, but certainly alluring, this version leaves out Triple Sec for a simplified version of the cocktail.

The name says it all. Or does it? You're drinking vodka. Lots of it.

A little balsamic vinegar balances the sweetness of the cherries and enhances their flavor. Serve the cake with espresso or tea in the afternoon or with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert.

Gin and Champagne make a bubbly wonderful duo, which is why this classic cocktail is always a good idea.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

The texture of these delicate slice-and-bakes is similar to a Mexican wedding cookie: crumbly, but insanely tender.

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is a modern classic for a reason.

This 24-hour method will transform uncooked salmon into a side of firm, silky fish. Buy the best you can afford.

Berries are such a great source of nutrients called polyphenols, which make them and the foods they are mixed with a lovely slow energy releaser, perfect to avoid those unwanted energy highs and then lows after eating refined sugar. These tarts are wonderful for when you are entertaining guests and need an easy and cool-looking dessert.

Juicy wild blueberries and a subtle sweetness from the mint pair well with the vegetal taste of greens in this aromatic smoothie.

If you love sweet and salty paired in one dish, then this nourishing salad is for you. To take this dish on the road, pack the berries and the dressing separately to avoid wilting the greens. For a cocktail party, swap the greens out for lettuce cups and spoon them full of the carrots, radishes, berries, and nuts, then drizzle with dressing.

Perfect with a couple of Coronas with lime wedges, these tacos make for the ultimate summer communal dining experience. The combination of hot, tangy and sweet flavors is amazing. Share them with your mates and they’ll be your friends for life.

These peach bbq grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.

Sweet and Spicy Beef Kebabs are a delicious twist on traditional kebabs. Pair them with Bush’s® Beans to create the perfect meal that you’ll enjoy all summer long.

Roasting strawberries intensifies their natural sweetness rendering them perfect for layering with tart lemon cream and nutty brown sugar–basil crumble.