Sunken drunken chocolate cake

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

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

Peppermint hot chocolate

Everyone's favourite quick winter treat gets a festive facelift

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Lightest ever meringues

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

Chocolate truffles

These truffles, from Good Food reader Jeanette Jones, make great gifts. Vary them with chopped walnuts, dried fruit or a splash of rum

Pear & chocolate pudding

A comforting and seasonal pudding for autumn, perfect with a spot of vanilla ice cream

White chocolate berry cheesecake

A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours – great for relaxed entertaining

Malloween ghosts

Made with melted marshmallows, these spooky little Halloween cakes are both chewy and crisp

Melting chocolate puddings

Older children will love making these posh puddings for the family

Mars bar mousses

There's nothing nicer than a silky smooth, chocolate mousse you can whip up in under 30 minutes