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

Cheat’s deep-pan pizza

Feed friends quickly with this vegetarian deep-pan pizza, which can also be made ahead and frozen

Fruity biscotti

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

Perfect jacket potatoes

Follow our guide to getting crisp, fluffy baked potatoes, then try one of our new toppings for a filling supper

Anjou pear cake

This fruity cake is at its best when made with melting, buttery pears

Christmas muffin mix

A festive treat to give or receive

Walnut & raisin oatcakes

Quick and easy to make, these biscuits will add a flourish to the final Christmas course

Carla’s Leek & cheese muffins

Young Good Food reader Carla loves making up her own recipes, like these easy snacks that go brilliantly with soup

Banana cake with pecan crumble crunch

A wedge of this alongside a cup of tea makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon

Cheat’s scampi with chunky chips

A classic fave that’s satisfying and surprisingly healthy – and just 93p per serving!

Oven-baked egg & chips

This deliciously simple meal can all be prepared in one pan for minimum washing-up