Fit food with David Atherton
A fortnightly column of healthy cookery from the 2019 GBBO winner
David Atherton's recipe for festive plait
Use the yudane technique to give this plait its soft crumb, and prunes and dates to bring sweetness and richness
David Atherton's recipe for lemon and ginger walnut frangipane tart
Ground walnuts make a rich frangipane for this warming pastry inspired by the flavours of herbal tea
David Atherton's recipe for sweet potato sirenki
For something warm to dip into your soup that’s easy to prep while the pan’s on the hob, try these delicious Bulgarian cheese scone alternatives
David Atherton's breakfast smoothie recipe
This decadent chocolate smoothie – with a chamomile base – has perfect texture and a rich, lasting finish
David Atherton's recipe for rosehip syrup
Now is the time of year to collect these abundant rose fruits and turn them into a delicious alternative to honey or maple syrup
David Atherton's recipe for kosambari salad
This delicious south Indian mung bean salad is simple to make and full of texture, made even fresher with the addition of sweet mango
David Atherton's recipe for beetroot sub rolls
These pink, pillowy rolls – made with grated pickled beetroot and nutritious flaxseed meal – are delicious filled with cured fish and pickles
David Atherton's recipe for barberry, fennel and hazelnut garibaldis
This update of the classic biscuit marries its lovely, crumbly texture and fruity chew with lingering aniseed sweetness and satisfying crunch
David Atherton's recipe for melon and cucumber granita
Serve it plain as a refreshing cooler – or with a shot of dessert wine to create a light summer pudding
David Atherton's recipe for tomato salad
This salad is perfect for a barbecue, using toasted sourdough to soak up the juices of fresh tomatoes, and a delicious pineapple and miso dressing
David Atherton's recipe for spicy peanut sandwich biscuits
The flavours of fenugreek and cinnamon complement the peanuts, with wholegrains and fruit thrown in for a healthy mix
David Atherton's recipe for crunchy vegan granola
Whipped aquafaba gives extra crunch to this toasty, nutty, fruity and tweakable breakfast treat, fragrant with caraway and coconut
David Atherton's recipe for Swedish crown cake
This ‘kronans kaka’ is made with potato for a gluten-free sweet treat
David Atherton's recipe for tortang talong
These aubergine omelettes are ideal for a quick brunch – and make the perfect introduction to the wonders of Filipino cuisine
David Atherton's recipe for ajo blanco
Cold soup isn’t for everyone – but you should really try this punched-up Andalucian classic after a workout
David Atherton's recipe for vegan blueberry baked oatmeal
This delicious cake-like porridge – baked in muffin cases for easy transportation – is the perfect way to start your day
David Atherton's recipe for smoky rice noodle salad
This fresh, quick and easy recipe uses lapsang souchong tea to get smoke-flavoured noodles
David Atherton's recipe for banana upside down bread
This sweet treat has some unlikely ingredients to lower its fat and sugar content, and boost the fibre and protein
David Atherton's recipe for laksa noodle soup
A rich and fresh broth that is either easy or very easy to make, depending on whether you decide to make the paste yourself or buy it
David Atherton’s recipe for buckwheat pancakes
These Breton galettes couldn’t be easier to make – and work with both savoury and sweet toppings
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