Fruit ideas & inspiration

Delicious raspberry recipes - A bottle and glass of summer cordial

10 sweet raspberry recipes

Celebrate seasonal berries at their peak, starting with our delicious raspberry recipes from desserts to drinks and more.

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How to use up soft and stone fruit

From traditional plums and blackberries to lesser-known gems like loganberries and greengages, there is an abundance of sweet British fruit to try as we head into autumn.

10 tasty rhubarb recipes

Whether you love rhubarb or are cooking with it for the first time, you’re in for a treat with our collection of delicious rhubarb recipes.

Fruit and cheese pairing halloumi skewers

Perfect fruit & cheese pairings

Discover how to dish up perfect fruit and cheese pairings with our easy ideas.

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Amazing apple recipes

From comforting crumbles and pies to sharp chutneys and sauces, there's so much you can do with apples. Our amazing apple recipes are a total treat.

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Easy pear recipes

The humble pear is such a delicious autumn treat. Check out our pear recipes for breakfast, salads, pasta and pickles, epic roasts, puddings and drinks.

Perfect plum recipes

Juicy, deliciously sweet or sour, plums are typically in season from August to early October. Here are our perfect plum recipes.

Fantastic fig recipes

Scrumptious and sweet, figs are typically in season from mid-August to November in the UK. Here are our very best fig recipes, ripe for the picking.

homemade kimchi in a bowl; great for gut health

6 cracking kimchi recipes

Kimchi is great with a bowl of steaming rice, sensational in stews, and makes a terrific toastie filling. Check out our kimchi recipes for more inspiration.

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Cheerful cherry recipes

Sweet, sour, and tart; ripe cherries are a fantastic little luxury come summertime. Here are our favourite cherry recipes for you to enjoy all year round.

Cooking Buddies: Kitchen hacks with Buddy

Buddy’s been in the kitchen and has picked up clever hacks and tricks from his dad. Get inspired to do the same with Buddy’s easy tips for prepping fruit and veg.

Buddy’s spooky snack ideas

Have a super-fun Halloween at home and get the kids making Buddy’s healthy Halloween snack ideas.

Summer berry recipes - strawberries on a table

Easy summer berry recipes

We’ve chosen 6 of our favourite summer berry recipes where you can swap in a whole range of beautiful summer berries in a range of delicious summer puds.

Easy frozen yoghurt recipes to make at home

Making your own frozen yoghurt couldn’t be any easier, plus the possibilities for flavour combos are endless! Try one of our recipes!

How to cut a pineapple

Love the delicious taste of pineapple but not sure how to prepare a whole one at home? Our guide will show you how to cut a pineapple quickly and easily.

How to cut and slice a mango

Wondering what’s the best way to cut a mango? Well, look no further – our step-by-step guide will help you get to grips with this delicious fruit.

6 brilliant recipes to get kids cooking!

Get kids cooking with these brilliant family-friendly recipes from Jamie Oliver. They're tasty, easy and fun!

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Salad recipes with a difference

These delicious salad recipes all have a little surprise – they include fruit. The sweet and savoury mix really brings these salads to life.

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Our favourite banana bread recipes

Jamie Oliver’s banana bread recipes are ready for any occasion – it's not just for kids! Make a loaf for afternoon tea or slice up for tasty lunch boxes.

Jamie's top Wimbledon recipes - Royal roulade sponge topped with with strawberries and cream

Summer recipes for Wimbledon

Strawberries, scones, Pimm’s and pastries, here are our favourite Wimbledon-inspired recipes to celebrate the Great British summer.

Easy recipes for kids

These super simple, easy recipes are vegetarian, healthy and also a fantastic way to get kids cooking at home. Affordable and quick recipes to try.

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Fruit recipes the kids will love

Most kids will happily eat a banana, or graze away on a few slices of apple or pear, here are some fruit recipes to help encourage kids to enjoy fruit more.

Frozen favourites: freezing fruit

Cutting food waste has never been so important, both for our pocket and world around us. We need to be aware of how much we're throwing out and learn how to avoid it.

Is it a melon? Is it a pear? No, it’s a melon pear!

Melon pears have a pleasant and refreshing flavour, falling somewhere between melon and cucumber. Pete Wrapson grew them himself!

oatmeal porridge with seeds, nuts and banana on top

Healthy breakfasts for kids

Breakfast is not only an incredibly important meal, but it’s a great starting point for kids when it comes to getting interested in food.

Fruity bakes

With so much fruit available in the UK, most of my everyday baking incorporates fruit in one way or another. Here are some of my favourite fruity recipes.

My first recipe: banana cake

This banana cake was a favourite growing up, and was an easy recipe for a child to master, being an all-in-one method and needing little preparation.

Simple sugar-free strawberry lemonade

On a hot day there’s nothing more reviving than homemade lemonade, and because this strawberry lemonade recipe is sugar-free it’s the perfect summer drink.

festive fruit in a pie with sauce on top

What to do with festive fruit

Wondering what to do with that glut of festive fruit, or want some killer Christmas dessert ideas? Here are our top tips

Fruit: eat the rainbow

In the world of fruit there are so many varieties to choose from – each with their own distinct flavour, aroma, texture and nutritional qualities.

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The keys to a healthy breakfast

The question of what makes a healthy breakfast is one I am often asked. It depends what your morning routine looks like, but these tips certainly help.

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How to buy, store & use avocado

Whether sliced for salads, blended in smoothies or mashed for dips, avocados are a kitchen staple. Here are a few great ideas for how to use avocado.

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Why local fruit is the best fruit

Jersey royals and asparagus are always a welcome reminder of spring, but nothing says British summertime quite like a bumper crop of home-grown local fruit.

How to grow rhubarb

Jamie's friend and gardener Pete Wrapson explains how to grow rhubarb, and gives some delicious ideas for how to use rhubarb too!

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Father’s Day with the Olivers

The very best recipes for Father's Day to make your Dad's Sunday that extra bit special. From breakfast to bakes to tasty dinner ideas.

frozen yoghurt recipe using fruit on a stick

Healthy party food for kids

Party food for kids can be colourful, exciting, and healthy. These ideas will help you avoid the junk and throw a special party the kids will love.