ºC/325ºF/Gas Mark 3.Butter, then line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper – this helps the banana bread slide out of the loaf tin once it is cooked. Using a hand-held electric whisk, cream the butter and sugar together for three to four minutes. Stir

July's Bread & Butter show in Berlin will see the launch of the urban and streetwear trade fair's debut childrenswear section, aptly titled Kids Camp. The dedicated area will feature up to 50 brands, including labels such as Junior favourites Replay

Makes 1 loafIngredients6 tablespoons olive oilA large bunch of fresh rosemary, leaves only500g (1lb 2oz) strong bread flour, plus extra to sprinkle1 sachet (7g) fast-action dried yeast1 teaspoon salt200ml (7fl oz) warm water Rock saltMethod- Put

in the parsley. Heat through and gently simmer for five minutes.Put the mussels back in the pot, shake once more with the lid on, then ladle into bowls, dividing the soup evenly between them. Crusty French bread is perfect to mop up the juices.

Makes enough for 4 people as a starter. You will need to double the quantity if you want to serve this for lunchBruschetta (pronounced “broosketta”) was originally invented as a good way of using up stale bread by toasting it and adding a range

Salad cress (optional)2 pitta breadsMethod1 Put the eggs in a saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for seven to eight minutes (the yolk should be solid). Drain and cool under cold water. Peel the eggs when cold.2 Meanwhile

IngredientsMargarine1 slice of wholemeal bread1 medium-sized eggA large cookie cutter – use any shape that makes a hole big enough to pour an egg intoMethod Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Dip a paper towel into the margarine and wipe

Ciabatta is a flavourful variation on ordinary bread and the tomato topping is not only tasty but very nutritious. There’s also great fun to be had cutting the bread creatively into long and nicely shaped slices.Serves 4Ingredients1 small ciabatta

These Crispy Garlic And Olive Oil Toasts are even tastier than the usual garlic bread and they are ideal for introducing children to the simple joys of baking. Serves 4Ingredients1 small ciabatta loafA handful of fresh parsley leaves2–3 garlic

Some crusty bread or toastMethodPreheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 6. Rub a little butter inside a ramekin. Break up the slice of ham into the bottom. Crack the egg on top, then sprinkle the cheese over. Bake for 12–15 minutes. Let it cool slightly