Book of Cakes

by Linda Collister

Published 14 March 2024

Bake the best classic and modern cakes

  • Supported by the National Trust, suppliers of fine cakes to the British public
  • 55 essential classic and modern cake recipes plus expert tips and techniques
  • Little bits of interesting and quirky cake history

Packed with practical advice for baking the perfect cake every time, this beautifully illustrated book of tried-and-tested recipes includes all the classics – Coffee and Walnut Cake, Spiced Carrot Cake, Double Chocolate Brownies – as well as some new and exciting recipes to inspire and impress: Fresh Apricot, Saffron and Honey Cake; Sea Salt Caramel Sponge; Blood Orange Poppyseed Cake. Featuring loaf cakes, sponge cakes, small cakes and fruit cakes – with a side serving of cake-related history to go – these easy-to-follow recipes will appeal to anyone who enjoys a delicious homemade cake.


Book of Pies

by Linda Collister

Published 13 March 2025
  • Supported by the National Trust, suppliers of pies to the British public
  • 50 pie recipes – sweet and savoury, classic and modern – plus expert tips and techniques
  • Advice on perfect pasty, plus using ready-made to save time
  • Little bits of interesting and quirky pie history

Whether you’re in the mood for a comforting classic – Shepherd’s Pie; Cheese and Onion Pie; Apple Pie – or something a little more surprising – Chicken and Tarragon Pot Pie; Spinach, Goat’s Cheese and Walnut Suisses; Pear, Hazelnut and Cardamom Cream Pie – these tried and tested recipes will have everyone coming back for more.

With tips on making the perfect pastry every time (as well as advice on using the ready-made variety), these mouthwatering pies are easy to eat and a joy to create. Sumptuous fillings, which can be as simple as fresh fruit with a sprinkling of sugar or some tasty cheese with slow-cooked onions, make all these recipes guaranteed crowd pleasers.