Apricot & almond Bakewell

A winning combination of sweet pastry with a sharp compote

Malted walnut seed loaf

With a proper bready texture and good crust, this gluten-free loaf slices well and was a hit in our test kitchen

Corn & black bean salsa

This fresh, tangy side dish will be the perfect addition to any barbecue

Coconut-ice marshmallows

A sweet shop version of the squidgy squares, flavoured with coconut liqueur – one for the grown-ups

Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry

Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers – great with rice and peas

Ember-baked focaccia stacks

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got

Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie – perfect for homemade wedding favours

Lavender sugar

Great in shortbread, sprinkled over a sponge or stirred into berries, give jars of lavender sugar as gifts or wedding favours

Summer spice mix

Prettily packaged spice mix can double up as place-names for wedding guests