Baking

‘If you go to my mum’s house, she always has cake out on the side for you to enjoy whenever you want, so I made this with her in mind. It keeps well for five or six days at room temperature, or in the fridge if it gets too hot.’

Get the kids to help make flower cookies – a playful twist on classic thumbprint biscuits – with tiny petal-shaped divots that little fingers are perfect for making. Easy, cheerful and fun to decorate, they’re great for school bake sales or as thoughtful end-of-year teacher gifts

Sweet, tart and unmistakably American, this deep-dish pie is spot-on for summer gatherings. Blueberries, one of the few fruits native to North America, have long been used in Indigenous cooking, and when European settlers brought their pie-making traditions, the two came together to create a now-iconic dish. For the perfect slice, let the pie cool for four hours before serving

It may have slipped out of the spotlight, but this classic deserves a comeback. Crisp pastry, luscious almond frangipane and just the right amount of jam brings this tart back to its very best

Made with a handful of everyday ingredients, these easy biscuits are great for getting kids involved. Enjoy them plain or decorate with icing and coloured sprinkles, if you like

Chocolate and hazelnut is one of those classic pairings I’ll never tire of. These squidgy blondies are swirled with hazelnut chocolate spread and studded with toasted hazelnuts for crunch. I always stash a few in the freezer for those 'I’ll-just-have-one' moments

This three-ingredient shortbread is delightfully buttery and oh-so simple to make

Ground almonds and spelt flour add fibre to these muffins while a sweetener cuts the sugar but still adds sweetness. Made with cinnamon and fresh raspberries, they’re perfect for a grab-and-go treat

Bashed shortbread fingers create an extra-buttery crumble topping, while sweet strawberries add a contrasting jammy layer in this teatime-ready bake