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Gooseberry gems

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it's just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up

Author: Jane Hornby

Sticky clementine cake with cheesecake cream

This golden, citrus-packed pud will bring a little ray of sunshine to your table this Christmas

Author: Good Food team

Next level chocolate chip cookies

Forget brittle packet versions and make these ultimate choc chip cookies. Expect a crisp exterior, chewy middle and chunks of gooey dark chocolate

Author: Barney Desmazery

Squeamish squares

These will be a big hit at Halloween - sticky, crunchy and chewy in one bite

Author: Lesley Waters

Simple mince pies

For a real treat this Christmas, try Sara's generously filled mince pies with a cup of tea. They are made with a no-need-to-roll pastry that is similar to shortbread

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sugar dusted passion cake

This is a cross between a carrot cake and a hummingbird cake - a very popular fruity bake Down Under

Author: Sarah Cook

Hannah Obee's Salted caramel chocolate cake

This sophisticated cake, one of the final three in our 20th birthday cake competition, is dark, rich and moist

Author: Good Food team

Deep filled mince pies

These deep, decadent mince pies with a layer of almond frangipane cook brilliantly from frozen

Author: Jane Hornby

Apple pie cookie kit

This jar of cookie ingredients makes an original gift for a favourite teacher - simply pop in a jar and add a label with the cooking instructions to transform into deliciously fruity, spiced biscuits

Author: Sarah Cook

Granny's Victoria sponge

The classic Victoria sandwich is always a teatime winner - every bite brings a taste of nostalgia

Author: James Martin

Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Author: Mary Cadogan

Make ahead mince pies

It wouldn't be Christmas without mince pies, and you just can't beat homemade - these can be cooked from frozen for extra ease

Author: James Martin

Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake

Author: Sarah Cook

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay

Brown butter & cherry friands

Enhance a summer picnic with these friands where nutty brown butter complements the almond notes and roasted cherries - and they're easy to make

Author: Rosie Birkett

Blackcurrant bakewell

Baking doesn't have to be complicated - this simple fruity traybake is ready in 45 minutes

Author: Sarah Cook

Lemon drizzle cake

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Author: Tana Ramsay

Swirly lemon drizzle fingers

Polenta (sometimes called fine cornmeal) gives this cake its yellow colour and soft texture

Author: Jane Hornby

Frosted candy cake

Give your cake a personal touch this Christmas with this cute and simple design

Author: Good Food team

Spiced fruit & pistachio bread wreath

Take the eccles cake to a whole new level by using the classic currant filling to make this decorative bread

Author: Cassie Best

Buttermilk scones

Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven

Author: Good Food team

Easy rocky road

Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.

Author: Member recipe by Aaron Goodall

Cranberry, pumpkin seed & caramel flapjacks

Salted butter balances the sweetness of the caramel and dried fruit in this indulgent traybake made from rolled oats

Author: Cassie Best

Sourdough cinnamon buns

Use a sourdough starter to make these moreish cinnamon buns. It adds a contrasting tang to the classic sweet and sticky flavours. Top with a soft cheese icing, if you like

Author: Barney Desmazery

Jammy coconut mallows

Kids will love to help sandwiching these biscuits with the melted marshmallow

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Raspberry Linzer slice

Biscuit slices topped with sticky raspberry jam and a spiced crumble mixture make a popular teatime treat

Author: Sarah Cook

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate fudge cake

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Author: James Martin

Buttermilk scones

Afternoon tea just wouldn't be the same without warm scones straight from the oven

Author: Good Food team

Orange frosted panettone cake

If you've been given a panettone over Christmas but you're not sure what to do with it, try this superfast, special stacked cake

Author: Jane Hornby

Coconut carrot slices

If you're looking for a treat for afternoon tea, or something to make for a cake sale, try this crunchy-topped traybake

Author: Jane Hornby

Party vol au vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Bicerin coffee & chocolate drink

This is a luxurious coffee-and-chocolate drink topped with cream that originates from a cafe in Turin where it is a closely guarded secret

Author: Mary Cadogan

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

Author: Emma Lewis

Starry mincemeat slices

Get creative with your mincemeat this Christmas and try this simple traybake version of mince pies

Author: Sara Buenfeld

The ultimate makeover: Coffee walnut cake

A delicious but lighter version of teatime favourite, coffee and walnut cake

Author: Angela Nilsen

The ultimate makeover: Coffee walnut cake

A delicious but lighter version of teatime favourite, coffee and walnut cake

Author: Angela Nilsen

Easy chocolate cupcakes

These light cakes are perfect for freezing - they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life

Author: Good Food team

Party vol au vents

Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Ultimate scones

Learn the secret of making perfect scones every time, with Angela Nilsen's ultimate recipe

Author: Angela Nilsen

Chococcino cake

We know you all love coffee cake as much as chocolate cake, so why not combine the two?

Author: Barney Desmazery

Banbury cakes

The Banbury cake reigns in the Midlands. Try this quick recipe for a teatime treat, lovely with a cup of Earl Grey

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: chocolate brownies

Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...

Author: Angela Nilsen

Double chocolate cheesecake

Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chocolate fudge sprinkle crinkle biscuits

Make a batch of these fun chocolate fudge sprinkle-crinkle biscuits. Kids will love helping out - especially decorating with sprinkles!

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate courgette cake

Grated courgette gives this cake a lovely moist texture - a great way to use up a glut from your garden

Author: Celia Brooks Brown

Fifteens

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

Author: Good Food team

Gingerbread man

Even the smallest hands can help make these gingerbread men - perfect for Christmas. You can use raisins, sultanas or Smarties to decorate

Author: Good Food team

Paul's Genoise sponge

Make the most of British summer berries by piling them onto a stunning layered sponge

Author: Paul Hollywood