Pesto focaccia sandwich

The fillings for your sandwiches are baked into the bread, making this an easy veggie picnic option that won't go soggy

Sea veg with duck egg on sourdough

Sea vegetables have become a popular restaurant menu item and this vegetarian supper shows them off to magnificent effect

Sourdough bread

Making a sourdough starter from scratch couldn't be simpler with our step-by-step recipe for a chewy, flavoursome loaf

New potato & rosemary focaccia

This easy Italian-style loaf is inspired by the classic chip buttie – perfect as an alternative to a dinner party bread basket

Easy sourdough bread

Don't be daunted by making a sourdough bread starter at home – this easy, overnight version makes a lovely loaf

Pea & broad bean hummus with goat’s cheese & sourdough

Any leftover hummus from this summery lunch dish will keep well covered in the fridge for up to three days and makes a great snack with toasted pittas

Artichoke focaccia

Inject the taste of Italy into your picnics and al fresco dinner parties with this irresistibly moreish focaccia

Sourdough

Baking a loaf of this dense, chewy bread requires making a fermented ‘starter’ from flour, but it’s worth the effort

Focaccia with pesto & mozzarella

This homemade pesto bread is a delicious accompaniment to Italian food

Potato focaccia Pugliese

A basic bread made into something special with rosemary and potatoes. Serve with salad for a light lunch

Garlic chilli focaccia

A cheat’s side dish that uses traditional Italian bread topped with a garlic, chilli and parsley butter

Cheat’s cheesy focaccia

Use a simple packet mix to roll out an Italian flat bread with blue cheese and parmesan, drizzled with olive oil