Baking is often a cooking method associated with cakes – but for chefs that want to keep the calories down, baked fish and vegetables are ideal solutions.

Recipes that are cooked through baking use minimal fat but lock-in the freshness of the ingredients.

Baked seabass with garlic, soy and chilli is a beautiful spring dish, contrasting delicate flavours with an oriental kick.

For an excellent starter or snack recipe, try stuffing mushrooms or peppers with ricotta, before baking on a tray until cooked through.

Homeowners should make sure they have the right cooking tools on hand to create their favourite dishes, including baking trays for all uses.

The Mermaid Hard Adonised Baking Tray is available from as little as £15.99 and is an all-round kichen solution.

Suitable for both inside the oven and on top of the stove, the heavy-gauge construction ensures high quality and resistance to abraision, even when using metal tools.