Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge

Take the classic Victoria sponge cake to a whole new level by using crème diplomat in place of standard whipped cream, and sweet macerated berries

Egg-free cookies

Rustle up some egg-free choc chip cookies for a treat and add cocoa, if you like, to make chocolate versions. They’re ideal if you follow an egg-free diet

Coconut & jam macaroon traybake

If you love the flavours of coconut, raspberry jam and dark chocolate, this macaroon traybake will be right up your street. It’s a great bake for picnics or elevenses

Easy banoffee pie

Treat loved ones to a banoffee pie for dessert featuring a classic biscuit base, oozy caramel, bananas, cream and chocolate. Who could resist?

Honey and lemon tea

Make a simple mug of honey and lemon tea for a warming drink you can brew in minutes. This easy recipe requires just two everyday ingredients

Slow cooker chilli con carne

Use whichever beans you have in the cupboard for this richly spiced beef and chipotle slow cooker chilli. It's a perfect meal to prepare for busy weeknights 

Lamingtons

Enjoy a lamington with a hot cup of tea. This traditional Australian bake is filled with cream and jam, coated in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut

Red velvet cookies

Turn the popular cake into chewy cookies, complete with cream cheese icing. Box them up to give as a gift, or make a batch of dough to keep in the freezer

Lemon drizzle sponge pudding

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

White forest Christmas tree traybake

Get ahead at Christmas with this showstopping cake boasting white chocolate, cherries and festive spice. You can bake the sponges, meringues and biscuits the day before assembling

Retro trifle

Take trifle to the next level for the festive season. Make the jelly with raspberries and enrich the custard with clotted cream for ultra indulgence

Christmas rocky road

Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too