Great British Food Magazine Jun-16 Back Issue

Summer is almost here and we've got everything you need to get the party started with 57 mouth-watering recipes, including beautiful berry desserts, perfect picnic food, homemade pork pies and sensational salads to fill you up.

First up, our exclusive interview with Paul Hollywood is packed with tips for elevating your bread and cakes to epic proportions. The Bake Off star also chats to us about his favourite British classics and how he started out cleaning the floors of his dad's bakery!

There's something delightfully British about how we all flock outside the second the sun comes out – we know only too well how quickly things can change – so we're big believers in making the most of every bit of it. If you're feeling inspired, Rachel Allen shares her tips for hosting a fuss free garden party, while our 11-page guide for creating the perfect picnic has everything you need for a truly delicious outdoor feast. And make sure you check out for our recipe for 'Brookies' (an ingenious cross between a brownie and a cookie) on p.112 – it's the only picnic pud you'll ever need.

Also inside: food writer Rosie Birkett celebrates the energy and creativity of London's East End, former MasterChef winner Mat Follas shares his amazing veggie dinners and we learn how to make the Byron restaurant chain's flagship cheese burger.