• Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

    Peppermint candy cane Battenberg

    This checkerboard cake, with alternating red peppermint and vanilla sponges, makes a stunning Christmas gift or party centrepiece – why not get older children to have a go with this fun, festive project?

    More effort
  • Clementine poppy seed loaf

    Clementine poppy seed loaf

    This easy, zesty loaf cake makes a lighter festive alternative to traditionally dense fruitcakes – pipe the icing and add candied peel to add a touch of Christmas sparkle

    Easy
  • Rudolph shortbread

    Rudolph shortbread

    These simple shortbread triangles are a great edible gift for kids to make over Christmas – decorate with Smarties or other sweets and wrap up with pipe cleaner ‘reindeer’ antlers

    Easy
  • Sticky Port gravy

    Sticky Port gravy

    This full-flavoured, festive gravy can be made in advance – our secret ingredients of soy sauce and dried mushrooms add a deep hit of ‘umami’, or savouriness, to complement a roast

    Easy
  • Raggmunk

    Raggmunk

    These crispy potato and carrot fritters are a cross between pancakes and a rösti – a classic Swedish side dish to meat and fish dishes

    Easy
  • Microwave biryani

    Microwave biryani

    Quick and easy, this spicy supper for two is perfect for using up the vegetables you have in your fridge, plus it can be cooked in one pot in the microwave

    Easy
  • Quick & spicy nasi goreng

    Quick & spicy nasi goreng

    Save on the washing up with this speedy supper for one, with wholesome ingredients like Chinese cabbage and brown rice, finished with a fried egg

    Easy
  • Microwave bacon & bean casserole

    Microwave bacon & bean casserole

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    Eating alone doesn't have to mean boring baked beans on toast – turn them into a rich stew instead in under 15 minutes

    Easy
  • Nutty cinnamon & yogurt dipper

    Nutty cinnamon & yogurt dipper

    Mix nut butter with creamy Greek yogurt and spice for a super simple lunchbox snack that kids will love – serve with apples or vegetable sticks

    Easy
  • Fifteens

    Fifteens

    Good Food reader Alice Colley shares her recipe for this Northern Irish fridge cake with digestives, marshmallows and glacé cherries

    Easy
  • Prawn & mango noodles

    Prawn & mango noodles

    It takes just 15 minutes to throw together this speedy weeknight supper, packed with Asian flavours and contrasting textures

    Easy