Gingerbread stained glass biscuits

Bake these pretty gingerbread biscuits with a stained glass centre as treats at Christmas time with the kids. They make great presents for friends and family

Easter simnel cake

Bake this classic Easter simnel cake. Top with 11 balls of marzipan – said to represent 11 of Jesus’s disciples, leaving off Judas – or with spring flowers

Spiced carrot & apple muffins

These fruity muffins are great for breakfast on-the-go or a mid-morning treat. Add dried fruit, nuts or seeds for texture, if you like

Leftover porridge pancakes

Make these pancakes using leftover porridge for an easy breakfast. Serve with berries and yogurt and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup 

Stollen babka wreath

Combine marzipan, mixed fruit and nuts in our gorgeous Christmas centrepiece. Launch our handy step-by-step guide for the foolproof way to create this stunning stollen babka wreath

Açaí bowl

Try this fruit-packed breakfast bowl for a quick, easy start to your day. Vary toppings according to the season – fresh berries or peaches work well in summer

Easy chocolate biscuits

Try this basic recipe for fail-safe biscuits every time. Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or adapt it to include nuts, fruit or your favourite sweets

Belgian waffles

Serve up a treat for breakfast time (or dessert) with easy homemade Belgian waffles. Top with whatever you fancy – fruit and ice cream are classics

Tropical tart

Create a stunning geometric design on this tropical fruit tart using triangles of mango and kiwi or dragon fruit and pineapple – or dream up your own

Mini milkshakes

Make these cute mini fruit milkshakes for a family picnic. With three flavours to suit everyone, try banana, strawberry & raspberry and mango & coconut

Easy vanilla cupcakes

Rustle up a batch of vanilla cupcakes with pretty butter icing for a family picnic or weekend treat. Decorate them with fruit or sprinkles, if you like

Summer fruit & mascarpone tart

Think of this summer fruit tart with whipped mascarpone as an oversized millefeuille. It’s very easy to make, but impressive enough for a special gathering