Spiced plum & coconut cake

Try this bake in the period between late summer and early autumn. Plums pair so well with coconut and spices. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or cream

Chocolate coconut flapjacks

Add coconut to flapjacks for a twist on this sweet treat. Inspired by Bounty chocolate bars, they look as good as they taste with a rich, marbled finish

Peach & soured cream muffins

Use ripe summer peaches in these fruity soured cream muffins, topped with a crunchy brown sugar and cinnamon crust

Peach pie

Be sure to leave this pretty peach pie with latticed pastry topping to cool for an hour after baking – this step is essential to ensure a good texture

Red leicester, Marmite & spelt swirls

Try these savoury bakes made with more sustainable white spelt flour. With Marmite and red Leicester cheese, they’re sure to liven up a picnic or lunchbox

Roasted tomato, sweetcorn, thyme & feta cornbread

Try this moreish cornbread with added feta, tomato and sweetcorn as part of a summery lunch with salads, or served with a slow-cooked beef chilli

Manchurian chicken

Enjoy this popular Hakka (Indo-Chinese) shallow-fried chicken dish with a little chilli heat and some sweetness

Blueberry & lime baked egg custard

Celebrate summer by using seasonal blueberries and zesty lime to take this creamy baked egg custard. Enjoy it at the end of an al fresco menu

Digestive biscuits

Treat yourself to a homemade version of a British classic for the biscuit tin. Top with chocolate, if you like, and enjoy with a relaxing cup of tea

Next level focaccia

Set aside time for a bit of kitchen therapy and bake this classic Italian bread for a savoury treat. It’s best eaten straightaway, but will keep for two days

Air-fryer scones

Use your air-fryer to make fluffy scones. Serve them for afternoon tea with jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea

Air-fryer pavlova

Make pavlova with the help of your trusty air-fryer. Top with whipped cream and seasonal fruits for the ultimate summer dessert to feed a crowd