Make a simple, homemade version of this classic Italian bread. Serve our rosemary focaccia alongside pasta dishes or enjoy with green salads

Bake a fresh batch of sourdough focaccia with our step-by-step recipe and top breadmaking tips. Enjoy a golden brown slice drizzled with olive oil

This homemade pesto bread is a delicious accompaniment to Italian food

This rustic red onion & rosemary focaccia makes a great partner to salads and antipasti

With this easy bread, there's no need to knead. The slow rise allows the gluten to develop naturally and the sticky, wet dough helps produce focaccia's characteristic air bubbles - great served warm with soft goat's cheese

The fillings for your sandwiches are baked into the bread here, making this an easy picnic option. To make it veggie, look for a vegetarian pesto

Inject the taste of Italy into your picnics and al fresco dinner parties with this irresistibly moreish focaccia

Cut this onion focaccia into squares or tear and share – it's an ideal side dish for a barbecue alongside summer salads and can be made a day ahead

Try this twist on a traditional foccacia with a topping of potato, turmeric and rosemary. It takes a little effort, but you'll be well rewarded for your time

This Italian olive oil bread is trickier to make than your average loaf, but absolutely delicious with its thyme, rosemary, bay and sea salt topping

A basic bread made into something special with rosemary and potatoes. Serve with salad for a light lunch

This easy Italian-style loaf is inspired by the classic chip buttie - perfect as an alternative to a dinner party bread basket

Team these rustic bread rolls with a selection of antipasti or your favourite Italian fare

A cheat's side dish that uses traditional Italian bread topped with a garlic, chilli and parsley butter

Use a simple packet mix to roll out an Italian flat bread with blue cheese and parmesan, drizzled with olive oil

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got

All-in-one traybake suppers couldn't be easier – throw this meatball, tomato and focaccia dish together in no time

Make this classic bake, also known as melanzane parmigiana, for guests. It's made with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella, and garnished with parmesan-style cheese

This flat, round fougasse loaf is very popular all over France and is a cousin of the Italian focaccia

This goes
with so many family dishes, such as chilli con carne,
soups, salads and barbecues

Whip up some homemade pesto and serve with orecchiette and broccoli. This one isn’t just good with pasta – you can also serve it with chicken or fish, and spoon it onto warm focaccia

James Martin's tasty mozzarella parcels are full of colour and flavour and they're ready in only 15 minutes

Focaccia bread, fresh asparagus, Greek salad and a can of fish are all you need for a light spring traybake for two. It's a simple, quick supper

A versatile and substantial main-meal salad - serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic

A Middle Eastern-inspired starter, ideal for al fresco entertaining

Alastair Little's veggie antipasti platter makes an ideal starter course, or to serve with wine and a loaf of crusty bread

Bet you’ve got half-used jars lurking at the back of your cupboards. Here are 10 ideas to finish up those olives

A traditional flat, leaf-shaped, French bread - similar to the Italian focaccia. It cooks in just 15 minutes

This rustic French bread is surprisingly light, the onions give it a full flavour and the tomatoes add a juicy touch

A fresh, easy-to-prepare snack