Snacks

Mix it up with the vegetables – cherry toms, trimmed baby corn, even green beans will all work well.

These savoury biscuits couldn’t be easier to make and are a wonderfully moreish nibble to serve with drinks in the garden. A homemade sweet- sharp red pepper relish offsets the rich cheese flavour, but you can use tomato chutney or chilli jam instead, for ease.

The jumble biscuit may be unfamiliar now, but it has a long history having been brought to Britain in the middle ages by traders and crusaders returning from eastern realms. Denser than modern biscuits, they were sturdy enough to keep for a year or more, making them a popular food for travellers. Our buttery almondy version has evolved to suit more modern tastes – and is less of a potential jaw-breaker!

Packed with nuts, seeds and crunchy quinoa and topped with dark chocolate, this is an incredibly moreish snack that’s perfect to pack for hikes and outings

Popcorn-style fried chicken pieces with a salt and pepper coating, served with rosemary fries and a pickle slaw on the side

Our ultimate nachos are the classic Tex-Mex style, fully loaded with guacamole, salsa and jalapenos – dive in!

Scrumptiously flaky twirls of (ready-made) croissant dough, filled with cheese and ham and baked in a muffin tin. What’s not to love?

Ready-made rolls make this a super speedy recipe. Double your batch of sauce for future meals

Also known as Brummie Breakfast Cakes, the dough is similar to a savoury scone (although without any egg), but the additions of tomato ketchup and Worcestershire sauce make the distinction. Serve simply buttered, or as part of a cooked breakfast; they’re also good for picnics and pack-ups, or with soup