Salmon en croute are brilliant – part pie, part pastie, part Salmon Wellington – what’s not to like?

An American favourite and an excellent way with cinnamon.

Both Pete and Mrs WDC go crazy for my wholemeal, oat and sunflower loaf and my Surbiton sourdough. I’m teaching Mrs WDC how to make this loaf. So here is the full recipe.

This cheesecake is a perfect partner for summer strawberries.

The boys are not keen on quiche – but I cannot see what is not to like. Besides putting asparagus in a quiche is a good way to enjoy the asparagus season.

Here’s a cake that’s a cross between a blueberry muffin and a Dorset apple cake. It tastes fantastic.

This recipe replicates the crusty and crunchy style of cornbread that is made in a cast iron skillet (but uses a normal cake tin). It also uses a cornmeal that can now be found in most supermarkets.

Well everybody who has eaten this says it’s delicious. Mrs WDC insists I post the recipe so she can make it – perhaps that’s the best compliment of all!

When the bread bin is empty replenish with this amazing soda bread