Carrot & pecan muffins

Based on the flavours of carrot cake, these have a surprise ingredient – cannellini beans! They add a lovely texture and help provide 1 of your 5 a day

Coxinhas

These little croquettes stuffed with chicken and spices are popular snacks served in bars all over Brazil. The name means 'little chicken thigh' in Portuguese because of their shape

Butternut, chestnut & lentil cake

This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal vegan centrepiece, accompanied by all the usual trimmings

Maple, banana & pecan pop pies

Serve up these sweet and nutty mini fruit pies with a drizzle of colourful icing and thick double cream or custard 

Alfajores

These melt-in-the-mouth shortbread-like cookies originate from South America and are filled with dulce de leche and rolled in desiccated coconut

Carrot & cumin hummus with swirled harissa

A spicy rose harissa swirl makes this hummus a little bit special. It's vegan, gluten free and totally irresistible

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

Griddled salad jar

This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve

Roasted tomato & pancetta picnic quiches

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A crisp, short pastry base and a pancetta, cherry tomato and parmesan filling make these perfectly portable tartlets ideal for picnics and summer days out

Tropical rocky road

You can use any dried fruit, nuts or biscuits in these tasty chocolate chunks. Pineapple and mango gives them a lovely fruity twist