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A refreshing smoothie that is super simple to make. The perfect way to cool down after a hot curry. 

Mango Smoothie

Indian Alphonso mangoes,

250–300 milliliters/9–10½ fl oz cold milk

ice cubes, to serve

Mango smoothie

The classic summer dessert gets a tropical makeover with mango and passion fruit. Using ready-made meringues means this sweet and zingy version is ready in minutes.

Totally tropical Eton mess

300 milliliters/10fl oz double cream

200 milliliters/7fl oz Greek-style yoghurt

shop-bought meringue nests

mango,

passion fruits, halved

mint sprigs, to decorate (optional)

This tropical mousse is simple to make and contains no added sugar, proving that life without sugar can still be sweet.

Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a food processor. 

This mousse provides 252 kcal, 1.8g protein, 16g carbohydrate (of which 16g sugars), 20g fat (of which 13g saturates), 4g fibre and 0g salt per portion. 

Sugar-free mango and lime mousse

leaf gelatine

mango (approximately 450 grams/1lb)

lime,

150 milliliters/5fl oz double cream

Donal's Thai beef salad recipe combines sweet mango with crunchy peanuts and a lime and chilli dressing. As easy as it is delicious!

Each serving provides 509kcal, 41g protein, 30g carbohydrate (of which 29g sugars), 23g fat (of which 5g saturates), 9g fibre and 1.6g salt.

Thai beef salad

beef frying steaks

vegetable oil

soy sauce

carrots

spring onions

mango

baby gem lettuces lettuce

peanuts

garlic

lime, juice only

tbsp caster sugar

tsp chilli flakes

Donal Skehan shows you how to make a simple Thai inspired salad.

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Papaya is a nutritious tropical fruit that&#x27;s versatile and delicious. Here&#x27;s how to eat and cut papaya three different ways, plus how to make a Hawaiian papaya boat.

How to Cut & Eat Papaya

plain Greek style yogurt

berries

granola

chia seeds

papaya

lime wedge

Wash your papaya and place it on a...

Wash your papaya and place it on a cutting board. Cut about ½ inch off of the stem end. Then cut the papaya in half lengthwise.

For halves, use a spoon to scoop the...

For halves, use a spoon to scoop the seeds out of the papaya. Discard, or save for later, as they are edible. Squeeze lime over and eat right out of the skin, or use a melon baller to make balls.

For slices, cut the fruit in half lengthwise...

For slices, cut the fruit in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Set cut-side-down on a cutting board. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the fruit.

Cut the papaya into slices or cubes and...

Cut the papaya into slices or cubes and squeeze lime over.

To make Hawaiian Papaya Boats, fill halves with...

To make Hawaiian Papaya Boats, fill halves with seeds removed with yogurt. Top with granola, berries, and chia seeds and enjoy right away.

When it's hot outside, a frosty mango lassi is sweet and refreshing. Enjoy as an indulgent breakfast smoothie or a fresh dessert.

Mango lassi

100 milliliters/3½fl oz single cream

200 milliliters/7fl oz full fat milk

400 milliliters/14fl oz natural unsweetened yoghurt

400 milliliters/14fl oz mango pulp

tsp caster sugar

This refreshing fruit salad is perfect to bring to summer al fresco gatherings when melons are at their peak. It can be made in advance and chilled, without the fruit going brown.

Each serving provides 110kcal, 2g protein, 20g carbohydrate (of which 20g sugars), 0g fat (of which 0g saturates), 7g fibre and 0g salt.

Chilled fresh fruit salad 

cantaloupe melon

mangoes

orange

passion fruit

raspberries

crème fraîche, to serve (optional)

Pineapple upside down cake is a retro favourite that's stood the test of time for good reason. Moist, tangy and easy to make, it's a great make-ahead dessert served with ice cream or custard. 

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