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Grilled peppers, olives, mozzarella and lashings of olive oil add flavour to Lesley Waters's simple recipe for a Mediterranean sandwich

Simple to prepare, James Martin's unusual but deliciously sticky parkin makes a supremely satisfying snack

Jo Pratt's crispy fried parmesan chicken is easy to make and goes down a treat with a simple green bean salad

A grown-up take on childhood flavours, from Jason Atherton

If you’re tired of ordinary brownies, try Rachel Allen’s rich peanut butter-based treats – great on their own or eaten with ice cream

Made in minutes, Danny Boome's Spanish frittata fiesta is just the thing for laid-back picnics in the sun - don't forget to bring along plenty of chilled wine in the hamper

The perfect scone is light, tall and wonderfully flavoured - Angela Nilsen reveals the secrets behind this great British classic

This gutsy, herby salad by Delia Smith can also be served warm as a first course...

For a splendid accompaniment to salmon and rice noodles, try James Martin's hot cucumber pickle with the zing of Szechuan pepper

Rachel Allen's lusciously moist fragrant lemon cake is a delicious teatime treat and also makes a fabulous dessert