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Lightest ever meringues

Whisk up a batch of classic meringues, then get creative with citrus swirl, Turkish delight and chocolate varieties

Author: Good Food team

Orange & poppy seed cake with chocolate sauce

A light, zingy cake with a drizzle of chocolate and candied zest for a special finishing touch

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Spiced carrot & apple muffins

These fruity muffins are great for breakfast on-the-go or a mid-morning treat. Add dried fruit, nuts or seeds for texture, if you like

Author: Good Food team

Just egg sandwiches

A classic egg mayonnaise recipe to generously spread on buttered white bread - an afternoon tea or lunchbox staple

Author: Lulu Grimes

Easy vanilla cake

A moist cake drenched with vanilla syrup. Use as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

Author: Jane Hornby

Chocolate & hazelnut biscotti

These crunchy biscuits are great with coffee, or served with chilled sweet wine for dipping

Author: Mary Cadogan

Rainbow cookies

These colourful cookies are bound to be a big hit with kids and adults alike

Author: Sarah Cook

Triple chocolate cookies

You've got all bases covered with white, milk and dark chocolate in these American-style cookies, best enjoyed warm with a cold glass of milk

Author: Sarah Cook

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

Double chocolate loaf cake

Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?

Author: Sarah Cook

Apricot shortbread

Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

Author: Cassie Best

Chocolate orange cookies

Top rich chocolate biscuits with candied orange peel to make these moreish bites. They make a great edible gift for Christmas

Author: Lulu Grimes

Double dipped shortbread cookies

What could be better than shortbread biscuits? Shortbread double-dipped in milk and white chocolate! They're sure to go down a storm with family and friends

Author: Lulu Grimes

Caramel apple loaf cake

Moist cake topped with a sticky, crunchy topping will keep your guests coming back for more

Author: Sarah Cook

Peach Melba squares

This traybake can be mixed together in no time and is simple to slice and transport

Author: Jane Hornby

Lemon biscuits

Who could resist a zesty treat? These dainty melt-in-the-mouth lemon biscuits make a scrumptious addition to an afternoon tea spread

Author: Sarah Cook

Haunted graveyard cake

The perfect centrepiece for a Halloween celebration, this cake is guaranteed to make your party extra spooky

Author: Good Food team

Caramelised apple cake with streusel topping

This moist cake with a crunchy nut topping is sure to become a teatime favourite

Author: Good Food team

Carrot loaf cake

Who can resist a slice of moist, frosting-topped carrot cake with a warming cuppa?

Author: James Martin

Cherry bakewell cake

If you know someone who likes bakewell tart, then they will just love this cake - it's full of almond flavour and sandwiched with cherry jam

Author: Jane Hornby

Coffee cream & walnut cupcakes

Retro favourite coffee and walnut cake in a cupcake version, with a choice of luxurious mascarpone topping or classic buttercream

Author: Jane Hornby

Cranberry, raisin & pecan knot

Serve this spiced and fruity white bread toasted with lashings of butter and jam

Author: Angela Nilsen

Chocolate fudge cupcakes

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

Author: Sarah Cook

Carrot & raisin sandwiches

A vegetarian sandwich with a difference, this light filling is simple and great for afternoon tea or lunch boxes

Author: Lulu Grimes

Iced ginger shortcake

This crumbly shortcake by Good Food reader Amelia Leadley is easy to whip up straight from the cupboard - and perfect with a cup of tea

Author: Good Food team

Lemon & poppyseed cupcakes

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

Author: Sarah Cook

Rhubarb & custard cake

This recipe tastes even better with homegrown rhubarb

Author: Jane Hornby

Cheddar & sweetcorn scones

Savoury scones make a great meal with a bowl of soup, or a tasty addition to afternoon tea

Author: Jane Hornby

Easy honey flapjacks

Treat yourself to these easy honey flapjacks for elevenses or the afternoon slump. Perfect for picnics, packed lunches and bake sales

Author: GF member meganrosepw

Beetroot brownies

With around half the fat of regular brownies, these are a slightly less guilty pleasure, but still have that intense chocolate hit

Author: Jane Hornby

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

Christmas biscuits

These cinnamon flavoured Christmas biscuits are great for getting the kids involved in cooking, and they will look great on the tree too

Author: Mary Cadogan

Apple & walnut cake with treacle icing

This easy all-in-one cake is perfect if you've got friends coming for coffee or afternoon tea

Author: Good Food team

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

Honey cake with honeyed almond crunch

If you like crunchy honey-nut cereal in the morning, you'll love this for elevenses

Author: Good Food team

Very chocolatey cake

An indulgent chocolate cake that kids can make for a friend's birthday or as a family treat

Author: Good Food team

Egg free cookies

Rustle up some egg-free choc chip cookies for a treat and add cocoa, if you like, to make chocolate versions. They're ideal if you follow an egg-free diet

Author: GF member: beths.x

Citrus bars

Crisp shortbread biscuit base with a creamy citrus curd baked onto the top

Author: Mary Cadogan

Lemon bars

These slices of zesty lemony goodness are hard to resist

Author: Sarah Cook

Easy hot cross buns

Delicious warm from the oven, or lightly toasted for tea or breakfast

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Gingerbread star tree

Make this stunning gingerbread Christmas tree as a standalone treat, or as a decoration for a festive cake, such as our pure gold Christmas drip cake

Author: Cassie Best

Galette des rois

A puff pastry pie filled with frangipane, tradionally eaten on Twelfth Night, from Mary Cadogan's blog

Author: Mary Cadogan

Lime & ginger drizzle cake

The combination of lime and ginger gives the classic drizzle cake a modern twist

Author: Good Food team

Carrot cake

Delight friends with an afternoon tea that includes this easy carrot cake. You can bake the cake, freeze it and just drizzle over the icing on the day

Author: Mary Cadogan

Pear & mincemeat crumble cake

With a hint of spice and little pockets of mincemeat, this is a lovely post-Christmas cake, great with warm custard

Author: Jane Hornby

Vegan banana cupcakes

Rustle up these easy banana cupcakes for an afternoon treat. Dairy- and egg-free, they're perfect for anyone following a vegan diet

Author: Liberty Mendez

Chocolate caramel cake

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

Author: Emma Lewis

Gingery buttermilk scones

A teaspoon of ground ginger adds warmth to classic scones - try with homemade Rhubarb & ginger jam and clotted cream

Author: Good Food team

Gluten free carrot cake

Junior cook Emily shares her simple, no-fuss recipe for gluten-free carrot cake

Author: Good Food team

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