Cookie-dough crumble

A simple dessert that will delight all the family.

Stollen mince pies

Two festive giants collide in these shortcrust pastry bakes with marzipan, madeira cake and mincemeat

Brilliant banana loaf

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen and is great for using up overripe bananas

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Toffee popcorn bark

This simple chocolate slab broken into pieces is a crunchy and moreish snack, perfect for a kids party

Blackberry & coconut squares

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

Quick banana ice cream

A no-churn ice cream that’s low-fat, superhealthy and counts as one of your five-a-day

Speedy banana splits

Whip up this speedy classic no-cook pud in next to no time

Fruity fondue

It counts as 2 of your 5-a-day and is superhealthy, so what are you waiting for? Get dipping!

Alex’s mega brownies

Ten-year-old Alex from London shares this recipe for easy, really rich brownies

Mixed-bean chilli with wedges

A warming bowl of meat-free comfort food. Make extra for the freezer

Lightest ever meringues

Whisk up a batch of classic meringues, then get creative with citrus swirl, Turkish delight and chocolate varieties