Let’s get fruity!

Finely grate 1/4 tsp zest from one of 3 oranges, then peel them. Roughly chop the flesh and put in a bowl (or food processor) with the orange zest and 2 ripe pears, peeled and cored. Blitz until as sm

■ Serves 8 ■ 20 mins plus 1 hr chilling ■ Cook 5 mins 50g frozen mixed berries4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp crème de cassisabout 250g madeira cake, sliced250g mascarpone500g fresh custard2 tsp vani

■ Each box serves 1 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 25 mins FOR THE RICE BASE& DRESSING100g brown basmati rice1 red onion, finely chopped1 tsp vegetable bouillon 1/2 tsp dried oregano2 tsp rapeseed oil(preferab

Robust, fresh and seasonal, these are perfect at the dinner table or work desk

With cosy season just around the corner, try one of these tempting treats that taste as good as they look

■ Serves 8-10 ■ Prep 10 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 40 mins Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss 350g jumbo oats with 1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon, 125g mixed nuts and a pinch of salt on a baking t