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Chocolate, mint & chilli truffles

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Spaghetti nests

These fun nests made from pasta and Italian tomato sauce are a great way of getting children cooking

Author: Good Food team

Gin & tonic ice lollies

For a twist on gin & tonic, try these alcoholic ice lollies as a boozy grown-up treat for hot summer days. They'll keep in the freezer for up to two months

Author: Cassie Best

Fast truffle fudge

Make our truffle fudge in mere minutes and box it up with pretty tissue paper for the perfect homemade gift. It uses just four ingredients and very little effort

Author: Miriam Nice

Candy cane lollipops

These pretty sweet treats take just 15 minutes to make from just three ingredients - perfect as a last-minute edible gift or stocking filler

Author: Cassie Best

Romantic rose cupcakes

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

Author: Jane Hornby

Blueberry & pretzel cookies

Chewy, crunchy, salty and sweet- these biscuits have it all, including some white chocolate chips thrown in for good measure

Author: Cassie Best

Low Carb No Bake Lemon Mousse Pie

This Sugar Free Lemon Mousse Pie is the perfect, light and decadent dessert. With a delicious nutty crust and a light and airy mousse center, this pie will be a huge crowd pleaser!

Author: Lauren Kelly

Vanilla cupcake bouquet

This stunning edible bouquet takes a little time to prepare but the results are jaw-dropping. If you're looking for a Mother's Day showstopper, this is it!

Author: Chelsie Collins

Scary Halloween jelly

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Author: Valerie Barrett

Easter brownie bites

Tucked inside these scrumptious brownie bites are mini eggs - they're a perfectly sized sweet treat that's fun to make with the kids in the Easter holidays

Author: Lulu Grimes

Chocolate Krispie chick

A crispy treat specially for Easter that kids will love to make during the school holidays

Author: Good Food team

Snowball dippers

Make a batch of these to dip in warm milk or hot chocolate for a festive party or gathering, or wrap up and give as Christmas gifts

Author: Sarah Cook

Blackberry & almond meringue cake

Impress your friends and family with this fabulous celebration cake

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Falafel Scotch eggs

Combine two winning dishes in this picnic-friendly recipe of eggs coated in spiced, herbed chickpeas

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate nut butter cups

Filled with hazelnut, pistachio or peanut butter, these lovely little bites are a perfect after-dinner treat to share with coffee

Author: Miriam Nice

Rudolph's carrot patch cakes

These chocolate carrot loaf cakes with edible vegetable decoration can be left as a present for Santa's reindeer - or enjoyed all year round

Author: Cassie Best

Caramel Pecan Pretzel Bars

Rethink your go-to dessert bar recipe with this sweet, nutty game changer from delish.com.

Tiramisu truffles

Give these truffles for a Christmas or birthday present. With white and dark chocolate plus a marsala and espresso centre, they taste just like a slice of tiramisu

Author: Esther Clark

Spider nest cakes

Hundreds and thousands give these frightful muffins a colourful speckled effect. Top with candy floss webs and a toy spider to complete the look.

Author: Sarah Cook

Gambas al ajillo (Spanish Garlic shrimp)

From the dusty central plains to the islands plopped in the azure waters of the Mediterranean, you'll find the delicious aroma of Gambas al ajillo (Garlic shrimp) wafting from all regions of Spain. This...

Author: Byron

Mango crunch cookies

Little hands can help make these fruity biscuits topped with icing and sprinkles. It's an ideal way to get kids in the kitchen

Author: Jo Pratt

Salted Caramel Brookies

These Salted Caramel Brookies combine my favourite salted caramel cookies with soft, gooey homemade brownies, all baked in one pan!

Author: Alisa Infanti | The Delicious Spoon

Reindeer cupcakes

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake

Author: Good Food team

Christmas pudding Rice Krispie cakes

Fun to make with kids or as a cute Christmas canape, top chocolate, peanut and raisin puffed rice cakes with white chocolate and festive holly icing.

Author: Valerie Barrett

No Bake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares (Confetti Squares)

These easy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars are a classic Canadian no-bake Christmas treat. Known also as Confetti Slice and miriad of other names, you can make them the classic way, or add Rice Krispies...

Author: Jackie Currie

Strawberry, chocolate & marshmallow dippers

Cook these delicious strawberry, chocolate and marshmallow dippers in the dying embers of a barbecue. They make the perfect end to an outdoor family feast

Author: Lulu Grimes

Peppermint candy biscuits

These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate gingerbread brownie bars with fudgy icing

These luxurious bars are based on a classic flourless cake, so they're rich and light in equal measure

Author: Sarah Cook

Easter chocolate bark

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it's easy enough for kids to make too

Author: Jane Hornby

Watermelon lollies

Cool down on hot summer days with these refreshing watermelon and kiwi lollies. Great for the family to enjoy, they're low-calorie and full of vitamin C

Author: Miriam Nice

Red velvet choc cherry cupcakes

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting - perfect for a cake sale

Author: Cassie Best

Christmas brownie lollipops

These sweet bites are great for festive entertaining, and are bound to be a hit with both kids and adults

Author: Good Food team

Dairy ice cream

Make your own no-churn ice cream with a recipe from the award-winning Our Cow Molly. You only need eggs, sugar and double cream for this cooling summer treat

Author: Good Food team

Double choc shortbreads

These sweet treats will go down a storm at your next bake sale, and cost only around 15p each to make

Author: Sarah Cook

Bay, popcorn & cranberry strings

These thrifty decorations look pretty and seasonal - but don't eat them! Great for making with older kids

Author: Good Food team

From the freezer mince pies

Keep these festive favourites nice and simple or spice things up with some imaginative twists

Author: Sarah Cook

Traditional Vanilla Fudge

Made using the traditional method with store cupboard ingredients, this vanilla fudge recipe would make a great gift

Author: Angela - Only Crumbs Remain

Show your spots cookie sandwiches

These dinky biscuits, stacked with buttercream and topped with Smarties, are perfect for bake sales and cooking with kids

Author: Cassie Best

Spider nest cakes

Hundreds and thousands give these frightful muffins a colourful speckled effect. Top with candy floss webs and a toy spider to complete the look.

Author: Sarah Cook

Chocolate chip mince pies

Get the kids involved with BBC Good Food food editor Barney's child-friendly chocolate mince pies

Author: Barney Desmazery

Candy cane lollipops

These pretty sweet treats take just 15 minutes to make from just three ingredients - perfect as a last-minute edible gift or stocking filler

Author: Cassie Best

Pistachio & cardamom butter

A storecupboard twist on traditional nut butters, with moreish pistachios and cardamom pods

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate gingerbread Advent calendar

Get the kids in the kitchen to help bake the biscuits for an edible Advent calendar. We've shaped ours to make bunting, snowflake and baubles

Author: Sarah Cook

Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten Free Refined Sugar Free Dairy Free}

These oatmeal cookies are a healthier take on a favorite holiday flavor combo: cranberry + walnuts. Perfect as part of a Christmas cookie tray or as a treat!

Author: Marie

Homemade Tootsie Rolls

These homemade tootsie rolls are delicious and fun to make.

Author: Aryn

Hot cross buns

Follow master baker Paul Hollywood's ultimate step-by-step guide to creating perfectly decorated fruit buns

Author: Paul Hollywood

Festive fondant fancies

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

Author: Good Food team

Easy Vegan Chocolate Torte [No Bake]

This vegan chocolate torte is perfect for special occasions. It is really easy to make but looks impressive! It is rich, so a little goes a long way. I love to serve it with some compote on the side as...

Author: Sharon

Fig & walnut slice

Looking for something new to go with your favourite cheese? This makes a perfect accompaniment, or a lovely gift

Author: Good Food team