Baking

Prep ahead for picnic perfection; if you're not a fan of heat, you could replace the chilli jam with some pickle instead

All the flavours of the classic anchovy and olive pasta dish swirled through a light and fluffy bread dough. They’re great with an alfresco cheeseboard

'Jam-packed with blueberries, my simple vegan loaf makes a lighter teatime treat, served with extra dairy-free yogurt on the side,' says baker Holly

Serve these festive cookies with our gin and clementine sorbet

This dairy-free mango cake doesn't need any butter, and has a mango syrup instead of icing

This strawberry bun cake will soon become one of your favourite summer bakes - think cinnamon rolls meet strawberry cake! It’s moist and fluffy and is drizzled with vanilla icing

'My family and I enjoy eating this focaccia for teatime in spring when the nights start to get lighter, and it also makes a great addition to a picnic or alfresco meal,' says baker Freya. 'The sweet agave syrup-coated beetroot makes it feel like such a treat, and adds another veg variety to your daily total without the compromise of deliciousness. It’s worth the little extra effort.’

These “PB&J” cookies are made with healthy fats and are higher in protein and fibre than regular cookies. They’re perfect for enjoying with a cuppa

'My choc-hazelnut banana bars are very simple and, as well as being gluten free, don’t contain any refined sugar. The base is a simple mix of bananas, peanut butter and oats – to which I’ve added dark chocolate chips and crunchy hazelnuts. They make a great breakfast bar or on-the-go snack,' says baker Becky