Use up that extra fruit and make a delicious pear & dried apricot chutney

A delicious preserve made from storecupboard dried fruit- serve with hot buttered toast or present as a gift

This sophisticated recipe is full of bold and interesting flavours, perfect for a romantic evening in

This hearty and healthy stew is perfect to share with your friends and family

Packed with filling oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, this delicious cereal is ready in just 15 minutes. Make this gluten-free by using gluten-free oats or serve with non-dairy milk for a vegan breakfast

A Moroccan mainstay, this slow-cooked casserole is flavoured with coriander and ras-el-hanout spices

A fruity and warming Middle Eastern tagine to be served with couscous and herbs - a speedy casserole with plenty of flavour

Bake this classic Easter simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan – said to represent 11 of Jesus’s disciples, leaving off Judas – or with spring flowers

Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch – so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey

Pair almonds and apricots in this moreish cake. Made with polenta, the cake has a lovely moist texture and a fruity tang. Enjoy with crème fraîche

Niomi Smart's beautifully vibrant vegan recipe is a good source of iron and gives you all 5 of your 5-a-day! Make good use of seasonal vegetables and spices

No one can resist meatballs, and this recipe is so moreish you might want to make double and freeze for another time

Cooking up eggs with cheese and tomato makes for a super-quick meal for one that's ready in 10 minutes

This succulent and superhealthy one-pot is guaranteed to satisfy a crowd - save time and make it up to two days ahead

Bake a flaky pastry pie with tender meat, spices and fruit for a deliciously sweet and savoury taste sensation. It makes a great centrepiece for lunch or dinner

Cook something hearty and exotic for the family when it's cold outside, like our lamb tagine. If you can't get dried cherries, use apricots or prunes instead

This bake is lighter than the traditional rich fruitcake and is a blank canvas to ice and decorate as you wish

Escape to the kitchen this weekend and make these gorgeous glazed teatime buns

Joe Wicks’ tasty sprout recipe balances earthy, sweet and spicy flavours, using tender chicken thighs, chickpeas and cheese for a hearty festive stew

Make this lamb stew ahead and freeze for busy days, or for when you're entertaining. With apricots, chestnuts and spices, it's beautifully aromatic

Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions

These tasty treats will keep you in the kitchen for just five minutes

If your kids prefer other dried fruit to apricots and pears then it’s fine to substitute – try raisins, cranberries, blueberries or papaya.

Make a batch of this stew at the weekend, then chill or freeze it in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our different toppings to keep it interesting

Make the most of summer's sweet, golden apricots with these moreish apricot and pistachio frangipane blondies. They make a perfect treat for afternoon tea

Shepherd's pie lovers will love the new addition of spices and apricots in this make-ahead crowd pleaser

A fragrant tagine is perfect for summer entertaining, lighter than stew but just as satisfying with meaty aubergines and aromatic spices

Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

Try a new twist on a classic Victoria sponge with an apricot and lemon thyme compote layer. Sandwiched with vanilla whipped cream, it's decadently delicious

Protein-packed quinoa makes this midweek meal a superhealthy option