Savoury summer bakes

Tuck into savoury delights in the sunshine with our easy savoury summer bakes. From herby scones to hearty pies, these recipes are packed with flavour and ideal for enjoying alfresco.

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Give homemade bread a go with this easy focaccia recipe. With a soft, springy centre and crisp crust topped off with seasonal new potatoes, this fragrant focaccia is a summer winner. Pack up for picnics or serve as a sharing starter.

Cornish potato and rosemary focaccia

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These tender cornbread muffins are the perfect portable picnic snack. Melting Cheddar cheese, sweet sundried tomatoes and spicy jalapeños pack these buttery muffins with flavour for a delicious (and veggie) lunchtime alternative to standard sandwiches.

Chilli cornbread muffins

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These elegant individual summer tartlets are perfect for feeding a crowd an al fresco feast. Fresh tarragon and a touch of chilli pack the creamy cheese filling with flavour, before being topped with tender flaked mackerel and griddled asparagus.

Asparagus and mackerel tartlets

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Pizza breadsticks

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This generous meatloaf pie, wrapped in buttery puff pastry and served with a classic tomato sauce, is the perfect centrepiece for your picnic and is equally delicious hot or cold.

Meatloaf picnic pie with tomato sauce

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This cheesy, green veggie bread is probably the easiest loaf you’ll ever bake. There’s no kneading involved and it’s made with gluten-free flour too – so it’s perfect for everyone to enjoy.

Gluten-free courgette and feta bread

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Savoury broccoli baklava served alongside a vibrant pea purée - a light addition to a lunch spread

Broccoli, feta and almond baklava with pea purée

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Savoury picnic snacks don't come much better than this - a tasty twist on traditional scones that makes the most of three delicious cheeses

Three-cheese scones with herb butter

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Popular savoury summer bakes recipes

Spicy beef and tomato sausage rolls

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Gorgeously golden on top and wonderfully spicy with a mix of beef, sun-dried tomato paste, chilli flakes and red onion, these party bites are a real crowd-pleaser

Serves 0
60 mins
134 calories

Chilli cheese scones

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Give your scones a savoury twist and they'll become the perfect sidekick for any soup

Serves 16
30 mins
129 calories

Pea, broccoli and Cheddar frittata

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A tasty, cheesy frittata is the ideal recipe to pack up for a summer picnic or take outside for an alfresco lunch

Serves 4
5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
341 calories

Cauliflower pizza

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An ingenious way to please your gluten-free guests. You'd never guess that this rich, grain-free pizza is made with cauliflower instead of flour

Serves 4
80 mins
309 calories

Chorizo sausage rolls

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Just a little chorizo takes these sausage rolls from standard to fabulous, adding a smoky, sweet flavour

Serves 15
55 mins
194 calories

Charred courgette and salmon tart

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Make the most of courgettes whilst they are at their seasonal best with this pretty summer tart ¬– perfect for easy entertaining. Griddling the ribbons of courgettes adds extra smoky, charred flavour for a delicious contrast to the creamy mascarpone base.