A collection of 35 recipes for teatime, from the traditional to the contemporary. Recipes include country oatcakes, sandwiches, Parmesan popovers, an Easter plait studded with dried fruits and flavoured spices, crunchy shortbread, raspberry muffins, and homemade jams, jellies and preserves.

A collection of teatime favourites, presenting 35 recipes for traditional treats as well as some contemporary updates. Savoury snacks include country oatcakes or Parmesan popovers, plus a wide range of sophisticated sandwiches such as smoked salmon pinwheels or asparagus rolls. For those with a sweet tooth, temptations include an Easter plait studded with dried fruits and flavoured spices, crunchy shortbread and wholesome raspberry muffins. Step-by-step instructions detail each stage of preparation, with colour photographs. Homemade jams, jellies and preserves complete the collection, and there are recipes for lemon curd or strawberry jam to capture the essence of summer.