Aphrodisiac recipes

Make our budget-friendly stir-fry with ginger, sesame and chilli prawns for a super-simple midweek meal. This speedy, low-fat supper makes a great dinner for two

Silky smooth chocolate ganache, with crisp ciabatta toasts and a sprinkle of sea salt makes for a quick, chic, ultra-indulgent dinner party dessert

Drizzle apple and horseradish dressing over oysters for a sophisticated seafood starter to share. Serve on a bed of ice or rock salt with sprigs of dill

Mix up a refreshing strawberry mojito to sip in the summer sun. This easy, fruity cocktail is perfect for barbecue season or a relaxed party with friends

Use larger slices of sourdough for our fig, burrata and prosciutto tartines for an impressive-looking lunch or starter that's deceptively easy.

Make an easy salad with three of your 5-a-day. Halloumi with juicy pomegranate seeds and the crunch of pumpkin seeds is a moreish combination

This healthy, vegan pasta dish is ready in under 20 minutes. It's low calorie and provides 3 of your 5-a-day along with fibre, vitamin C and iron.

Crab is so good to serve in the spring – combined with fresh egg pappardelle and asparagus, it makes a stunning seasonal dish. Pair it with a rocket salad

Enjoy a Mexican-inspired guacamole from chef Edson Diaz-Fuentes, with green jalapeños, coriander and lime. It's perfect to serve with tortilla chips

You should aim to eat oily fish at least once a week, as the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health can’t be made by your body

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...

Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet

Give your pizza a gourmet makeover with sensational ingredients, including tangy Italian cheese and sweet ripe figs – perfect for lunchtime entertaining

A versatile sauce great on lots of meat dishes, and perfect for steak - a comforting main for a dinner party.

Serve this rich and hearty veggie ragu with pasta or on mounds of buttery swede purée. It's full of flavour, with aubergine, lentil, tomatoes and walnuts

Get your dinner party off to a great start with this salad topped with toasted almonds. Alternatively, it can be made into impressive-looking canapés

This stylish and summery recipe is tasty and takes only minutes to prepare

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

Create a mouthwatering chocolate truffle torte - and there's no cooking necessary!

Roll up these traditional South American sweets and coat in traditional pistachio nut, almond and coconut crumble

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face – and they're so easy to make

Make these gorgeous vegan truffles as an edible gift for family and friends at Christmas. They're made with dairy-free chocolate and plant-based milk