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Basic tempura batter

This tempura mix can be used to batter vegetables, anchovies, sage leaves or squid - perfect for creating deep-fried party snacks.

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Easiest ever biscuits

The simplest biscuits you and the kids will ever bake. We've stamped clean toys into these to decorate them - try your own favourite patterns

Author: Lulu Grimes

Honeycomb

Making your own caramel requires care and attention, but the resulting bubbly, crunchy cinder toffee is worth it.

Author: Sarah Cook

Sweet popcorn

Make a batch of sweet popcorn for a home movie night. It's a great snack for sharing, or divide into paper cones to avoid bickering!

Author: Liberty Mendez

Marshmallows dipped in chocolate

Kids will love making these sweet chewy lollipops decorated with melted chocolate and cake sprinkles

Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer

Unbelievably easy mince pies

No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids

Author: Orlando Murrin

Homemade toffee apples

Nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and these taste so much better than shop bought

Author: Emma Lewis

Alfajores

These melt-in-the-mouth shortbread-like cookies originate from South America and are filled with dulce de leche and rolled in desiccated coconut

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Marshmallows

Learn how to make fluffy vanilla marshmallows, perfect for a homemade gift, sandwiching in a s'more, or popping into a mug of hot chocolate

Author: Miriam Nice

Pistachio & cranberry cookies

These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite - make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Author: Good Food team

Simple jammy biscuits

Make a treat that the whole family will enjoy with these jammy biscuits

Author: Good Food team

Chocolate fudge

Make this moreish chocolate fudge as a sweet treat or homemade gift. Be sure to use a sugar thermometer to achieve the perfect melt-in-your-mouth consistency

Author: Miriam Nice

Poutine

Tuck into Canadian comfort food - chips, gravy and cheese curds. We've tweaked the traditional recipe with gooey, stringy mozzarella

Author: Miriam Nice

Lebkuchen

A German biscuit similar to gingerbread, lebkuchen is easy to make and a great Christmas treat

Author: Emma Lewis

Nutty chocolate crunch

Turn all those nuts, biscuits and chocolate from Christmas into these delicious tiffin bites, great for gifts

Author: Good Food team

Cheese roll ups

Teach kids a lifetime cookery skill with a special recipe from CBeebies' 'i can cook'- these buns show how to make dough

Author: Good Food team

Strawberry ice cream shake

Make yourself a naughty but nice summery treat, justified by lots of fruit!

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Espresso, hazelnut & chocolate shortbread

These biscuits are the perfect blend of rich coffee, dark chocolate and toasted nuts. Simple to make, they're ideal if you're sharing a cuppa with friends

Author: Diana Henry

Flowerpot bread

Baking homemade bread is a chance for children to get involved in the kitchen, and flowerpots just add to the fun

Author: Cassie Best

Baked camembert

Oven-cook your favourite soft cheese until gooey for this last-minute crowd-pleaser. An easy recipe for a dinner party or when entertaining at Christmas

Author: Good Food team

Healthier flapjacks

A healthier version of traditional fruit and nut bars packed with seeds, oats and agave syrup - perfect for snacking and lunchboxes

Author: Good Food team

Bonfire toffee

Crowds will love this sweet treat of dark and sticky treacle toffee smashed into hard bitesize chunks

Author: Lucy Netherton

Apricot, honey & pistachio flapjacks

These tasty treats will keep you in the kitchen for just five minutes

Author: Good Food team

Salted fruit 'n' nut bark

This super-simple slab of swirled dark and white chocolate is studded with chopped mixed nuts and dried fruit - break into chunky shards and pop in a homemade hamper as an edible gift

Author: Cassie Best

Fruity biscotti

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

Author: Good Food team

Reindeer food

Let the kids create a snack for Rudolf and his hard-working reindeer team. This crunchy granola also makes a delicious breakfast on Christmas morning

Author: Miriam Nice

Mini mincemeat crumble pies

Red grapes add moistness to these mince pies with a quirky crumble topping

Author: Good Food team

Spiced chilli popcorn

Add mixed spice, chilli and black pepper to your standard microwave popcorn for a fuss-free, filling snack. It's a great, grown-up option for movie nights

Author: Good Food team

Bacon nachos with cheese sauce

Rustle up these bacon nachos as a party snack or for that big sporting event. They only take 20 minutes, including the tasty cheese sauce topping

Author: Lulu Grimes

Cheese & spinach pasties

Teach your kids some pastry skills - and provide a lunchbox filler - with this recipe from CBeebies 'i can cook'

Author: Good Food team

Potted cheddar with ale & mustard

Make this potted cheddar as a Christmas gift, or serve with drinks, crackers and crusty bread after dinner. Ideal for using up cheeseboard leftovers

Author: Cassie Best

Bean, feta & herb dip

Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip - a healthy snack

Author: Good Food team

Movie night nachos with chorizo & creamy guacamole

The perfect snack for sharing, who could resist this mountain of cheesy nachos topped with lime-spiked guacamole? Put the Mex-factor into your Saturday night

Author: Cassie Best

Spicy chickpeas

Get the whole family snacking on this low-fat alternative to peanuts

Author: Good Food team

Microwave boozy fudge

Also known as miracle fudge, this indulgent sweet treat is made in minutes in the microwave, and makes for an ideal last-minute edible gift - no sugar thermometer required

Author: Cassie Best

Baci di dama

Nicknamed 'lady's kisses', these little Italian biscuits made with hazelnuts and chocolate are the perfect accompaniment to an after-dinner coffee

Author: Elena Silcock

Instant vanilla ice cream

Children will love this - part recipe, part science experiment, milk transforms into delicious ice cream in front of their eyes

Author: Cassie Best

Cauliflower croquettes

Upgrade a comfort classic into a modern snack to nibble during drinks with friends. These delicious deep-fried cauliflower croquettes are seriously addictive

Author: Miriam Nice

White chocolate unicorn bark

You can tailor this edible chocolate gift to anyone's sweet tooth tastes by playing around with colours, toppings and sweets you know they'll love

Author: Miriam Nice

White chocolate pretzel bites

Combine salty crushed pretzels with sweet chocolate and raisins to create bite-sized sweets ideal for a gift hamper

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy stuffed mushrooms on toast

Try a more elaborate alternative to cheese on toast with this recipe - it's quick, filling and delicious, and only has 5 ingredients

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Mini turkey & cranberry pies

These dinky pies are so versatile - try them with chopped ham and mustard, too

Author: Good Food team

Bombay popcorn mix

A great thrifty homemade snack of salted popcorn with chickpeas, raisins, nuts and Indian spices

Author: Good Food team

Quick pancake wraps

These savoury pancake wraps are a real hit with children and make a great, speedy snack

Author: Good Food team

Crispy chocolate fridge cake

Packed with biscuits, sultanas, puffed rice and lots of chocolate, these refrigerator bars are ideal for a kids' party

Author: Good Food team

Tutti frutti rounds

No cooking is required for these sweet treats that kids will love to cook - just chop some dried fruits, crush some biscuits and mix them into melted white chocolate and butter

Author: Good Food team

Piña colada ice lollies

These easy-to-make alcoholic ice lollies are guaranteed to put you in a weekend mood, with white rum and creamy coconut...

Author: Katy Gilhooly

Lighter Scotch eggs

The picnic classic gets a healthy makeover - two thirds of the fat is knocked off by using lentils and lean pork and baking instead of frying

Author: Angela Nilsen

Energy bites

Shape a mix of peanut butter, flaxseeds, pecans, raisins and coconut into balls for a healthy, energy-boosting snack

Author: Good Food team

Oaty energy cookies

Get your children in the kitchen to bake a batch of these simple biscuits from CBeebies' 'i can cook'

Author: Good Food team