Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up

By adding dried fruit, Tom Kerridge brings a subtle sweetness to this North African chicken tagine. Plus, you can double up and freeze half for later

Ditch the takeaway for our easy sweet & sour chicken. This Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 mins and packed with zingy flavours

Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish

Go retro for your festive dessert this Christmas with our baked alaska with divine pistachio sponge, pistachio ice cream, sour cherry compote and meringue

Get the best version of sweet and sour chicken with our ultimate recipe. You'll be rewarded with crisp, battered chicken in a sharp, sweet and fruity sauce

Combine Disaronno, lemon, egg white and cherries with ice for a classic amaretto sour. A great cocktail to impress guests at a dinner party

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Spook party guests at Halloween with this blood-curdling cocktail made with cherry vodka or kirsch, lime juice and cherry or pomegranate juice

Make the most of juicy cherries in this cake, enriched with almonds and soured cream, and finished with a crumble topping. It's delicious with custard

Serve this squash or pumpkin dish as a smart vegetarian main or dinner party side, packed with contrasting flavours such as sweet honey, sour cherries and salty crumbled cheese

Enjoy our sweet and sour tofu for one. With pineapple, red pepper, onion and Chinese flavourings, it’s vegan and healthy, delivering three of your 5-a-day

If you know someone who likes bakewell tart, then they will just love this cake – it’s full of almond flavour and sandwiched with cherry jam

Make this classic pie whilst cherries are in season. It's the perfect summer dessert served just warm with plenty of cream or ice cream

Add dried sour plums to this Afghan-inspired curry to impart an interesting salty, sour flavour. If you can’t get them, use dried sour cherries instead

Serve crumble for dinner by omitting the sugar and replacing the fruit with a savoury squash filling. It’s a warming dish that’s ideal for autumnal suppers

Treat yourself to the classic cocktail brandy sour. With lemon juice and egg white, it's silky smooth and delicious. Serve with a slice of lemon and cherry

Try this non-alcoholic take on a whiskey sour, made with Assam leaf tea for a bourbon-like flavour note. It’s just as impressive as the real thing

Adapt this hot and sour soup recipe to your liking before thickening. Splash in more vinegar to increase the sourness or add chillies to ramp up the heat

Dust off that cocktail shaker and mix yourself – or your dinner party guests – a classic whiskey sour. You can make it without egg white, but it won't be as silky

Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken or pork, if you prefer

Make a fakeaway supper of crispy fried chicken meatballs coated in a rich sweet and sour sauce. You can pre-cook and freeze the meatballs, if you like

Try making these sweet & sour chicken balls at home with this easy recipe. These satisfying chicken bites paired with a tangy dipping sauce are irresistible