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This vibrant red smoothie counts as one of your 5-a-day.

For a retro Christmas dinner starter, try this recipe for a Florida Cocktail.

This is a colourful pudding based on an ice-cream sundae. It is really easy to make and looks great. It is full of fruit and can be made with your favourite canned, frozen or fresh fruit with equally delicious results.

Here are some ideas for packet and parcel cooking with fruit and vegetables – ideal if you are getting ready to feed a hungry crowd.

A Bellini combines peach puree with sparkling white wine to create a refreshing cocktail. In this non-alcoholic version the sparkling wine is replaced with sparkling grape juice.

Originally eaten as a dessert, this recipe makes a delicious start to the day either eaten alone or as the perfect partner for porridge, pancakes or yoghurt.

These muffins are full of traditional Christmas flavours, but they taste delicious any time of year!

Get your 5-a-day in a fun way!

The BDA Older People Specialist Group have put together a handy document to help you choose the right foods and drinks to help you age well.

This refreshing drink adds elegance and style to any occasion.

Fill a flask with this and sip as you stand around your bonfire or snuggle up with a warming drink as the dark nights draw in.

Chutney is similar to salsa or relish. It is usually made with fresh, chopped fruit or vegetables with seasoning added.

Rock cakes originated in Britain and were traditionally eaten at teatime. During the Second World War, the Ministry of Food promoted these treats because they were made using less sugar and fewer eggs than ordinary cakes, which made them ideal bakes during rationing.

Cooking fruit in the microwave is super fast and super easy.

This fruity Cranberry Cookies recipe is easy to make and they taste delicious. You could make a batch and freeze the dough to cook later.

Try one of these cool drinks with lots of ice during the warmer months.

Sangria is a fruity drink, usually made with red wine and orange juice, traditionally drunk in Spain and Portugal.

These muffins use oats, apples and carrots, which are harvested in the autumn. They are juicy, fresh and great for a treat!

Salad can be a delicious, colourful, crunchy combination of vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds, cheese and even meat or fish.

Salad can be delicious, adding the blueberries and blueberry dressing gives a surprising and delicious twist to this crunchy salad.