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Little jam tarts

These simple favourites take just 30 minutes to make - get the kids to help

Author: Good Food team

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Maple, pecan & raisin oaty cookies

Keep these chewy cookies in the freezer ready for when friends or family pop around

Author: Lucy Netherton

Cherry & almond Easter cupcakes

These little Simnel cakes are really almondy, with pieces of marzipan in the mix - and they look gorgeous

Author: Jane Hornby

Gingerbread haunted house

Try your hand at this Halloween themed gingerbread house - don't worry about home-made wonkiness, it all adds to the creepy effect

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate caramel cake

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

Author: Emma Lewis

Orange, cranberry & almond mince pies

Stirring zingy cranberries into bought mincemeat and making your own simple almond pastry really brings these mince pies to life

Author: Good Food team

Orange, oat & sultana cookies

Cookies don't have to be a guilty pleasure - these tasty treats from Leiths School of Food and Wine are superhealthy

Author: Good Food team

Gingerbread star tree

Make this stunning gingerbread Christmas tree as a standalone treat, or as a decoration for a festive cake, such as our pure gold Christmas drip cake

Author: Cassie Best

Apricot & almond Chelsea buns

Escape to the kitchen this weekend and make these gorgeous glazed teatime buns

Author: James Martin

The ultimate makeover: chocolate brownies

Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...

Author: Angela Nilsen

Gingerbread man

Even the smallest hands can help make these gingerbread men - perfect for Christmas. You can use raisins, sultanas or Smarties to decorate

Author: Good Food team

Caramelised honey and tahini cookies

Use up that jar of sesame paste in the back of your cupboard to bake these decadent honey and tahini biscuits. They're sweet, salty and totally addictive

Author: Liberty Mendez

Toffee nut squares

These sticky, biscuity squares are a popular coffee morning choice

Author: Sarah Cook

Frosted courgette & lemon cake

This luscious cake is lemony and light, with an extra citrus kick from the lemon syrup drizzle

Author: Jane Hornby

Spiced egg & coriander mayonnaise vol au vent filling

Follow our recipe for pastry case canapés then fill with curried egg mayo, herbs and a dot of fruity relish

Author: Good Food team

Iced ginger shortcake

This crumbly shortcake by Good Food reader Amelia Leadley is easy to whip up straight from the cupboard - and perfect with a cup of tea

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate courgette cake

Grated courgette gives this cake a lovely moist texture - a great way to use up a glut from your garden

Author: Celia Brooks Brown

Lemon bars

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Author: Sarah Cook

Cheddar & sweetcorn scones

Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea

Author: Jane Hornby

Vegan shortbread

Make our vegan shortbread with olive oil for a buttery flavour and cornflour to get the crumbliness of traditional versions. They taste great with nut butter

Author: Anna Glover

Citrus bars

Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top

Author: Mary Cadogan

Chocolate & caramel ombre cake

For the ultimate indulgence look no further than Sarah Cook's four-layered chocolate-caramel extravaganza

Author: Sarah Cook

Queen of pudding cakes

Super quick to prepare, these little meringue-topped cakes were made for sharing

Author: Good Food team

Skinny chocolate & cranberry muffins

These gorgeous low-fat muffins make a great coffee morning treat, best served warm from the oven

Author: Mary Cadogan

Cherry blossom cake

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

Author: Cassie Best

Fruit & nut chocolate chequers

Kids can learn to melt chocolate with this simple recipe - a perfect homemade gift

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate fudge cake with angel frosting

The ultimate in indulgence, this chocolate fudge cake looks like a star with American-style frosting and bakes in just one tin

Author: Sarah Cook

The ultimate makeover: Coffee walnut cake

A delicious but lighter version of teatime favourite, coffee and walnut cake

Author: Angela Nilsen

Macadamia & cranberry American cookies

These freezable biscuits are completely irresistible and make a great gift for kids to give to teachers or grandparents

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Lemon meringue cupcakes

These mini meringues will bring a touch of zing to your party, and can be made one day ahead for extra ease

Author: Good Food team

Crazy cookies

Whether you're sharing them at work or including them in a bake sale, these bold little biscuits are guaranteed to brighten everyone's day!

Author: Good Food team

Courgette & orange cake with cream cheese frosting

Forget the carrot cake, this light, moist courgette cake is packed with flavour and it goes perfectly with a cup of tea

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Nutty Florentine bars

This clever tray bake combines a buttery shortbread base with a Florentine inspired topping - finished with cherries and dark chocolate

Author: Sarah Cook

Courgette muffins

Get kids busy in the kitchen with these scrummy courgette muffins, perfect for cooks aged between 8-14

Author: Good Food team

Orange blossom cakes

Bake these zesty little cakes in a snowflake mould and dust with icing sugar for a festive feel

Author: Good Food team

Christmas cake cupcakes

These beautiful and classy little fruitcakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too.

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Passion cake

Bake this impressive tropical sponge for a special occasion. This scrumptious triple-layer passion fruit cake is also perfect for Valentine's Day

Author: Sarah Cook

Lemon fondant cake

The ultimate occasion cake, this beautiful indulgence will be the star of Easter or any other celebration

Author: Good Food team

Smoked trout, horseradish & asparagus vol au vent filling

Bring a retro party canapé up to date - fill individual puff pastry cases with creamy smoked fish

Author: Good Food team

Coconut carrot slices

If you're looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Author: Jane Hornby

Lemon sherbet jammy dodgers

Everyone's favourite jam biscuit gets a zesty makeover - sandwich with lemon curd and sprinkle with sherbet for extra zing

Author: Cassie Best

Custard kisses

Try a homemade version of these old-school favourites for a comforting afternoon tea

Author: Sarah Cook

Pistachio cupcakes

Turn any gathering into a special occasion with these glamorous cupcakes for grown-ups

Author: Sarah Cook

The ultimate makeover: Carrot cake

Angela Nilsen rethinks traditional ingredients and baking techniques to create a healthier version of a classic

Author: Angela Nilsen

Classic sponge sandwich

Want to know how to make a sponge cake? This nostalgic Victoria cake will provide you with a versatile go-to version

Author: Barney Desmazery

Sticky chocolate drop cakes

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

Author: Jane Hornby

Blackberry & coconut squares

This lovely crumbly bake won the under-11s category of our 20th birthday cake competition

Author: Good Food team

Spooky spider cakes

Children will have great fun decorating these at Halloween parties

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Syrup crunchies

Keep the kids happy when they come home from school with these crunchy biscuits

Author: Good Food team