Crumpet pizzas

Help younger children make these easy crumpet pizzas for lunch, or let older kids put them together themselves. Use whatever veg you have in the fridge for the toppings

Scary bat bunting

Make deliciously edible party decorations by stringing bat-shaped gingerbread biscuits iced in ghoulish black around your room

Flourless brownies

Serve these flourless brownies warm with ice cream for dessert. They’re easy to make and require just five ingredients, so they’re great for novice bakers

Simple elegance wedding cake

To make a three-tier wedding cake, all you need to do is multiply basic cake mixtures and icings – and take your time!

Chocolate salted caramel cookie cake

Bake this show-stopping chocolate cake topped with decadent salted caramel and cookies. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion

Baked chicken arrabbiata

Make this easy baked chicken arrabbiata with tomatoes, peppers and spinach for a simple midweek meal, then freeze any leftovers. Serve with pasta

Candy apples

Serve these easy candy apples at a summer fête, on Bonfire Night, Halloween at a kids’ birthday party. Experiment with fun and vibrant colours

Frozen yogurt

Whip up this frozen yogurt to enjoy on hot summer days – it’s low-calorie and packed with flavour. We used strawberries, but you could try it with other fruit

Cherry crumble

Use summer cherries to make this easy oat-topped crumble. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it makes a superb summertime dessert

Cherry smoothie

Try using frozen cherries for ease to make this vibrant smoothie. Serve on its own or with brunch. Kids will love it, too