Chocolate brownies

The real trick with these brownies is to make sure you don’t overcook them as you want them to be all soft and squidgy inside.

Lemon butter biscuits

These lovely light biscuits are really easy to make and taste delicious.

Banana and cinnamon muffins with an oaty topping

These are a great treat for breakfast or are lovely for tea time too.

Butternut cupcakes with a frosty top

You might think I’m mad using butternut squash to make cakes, but it’s really just like using carrots as the two vegetables are very similar – I've simply swapped carrots for squash. The skin of a butternut squash goes deliciously chewy and soft when cooked, so there's no need to peel it off. Give these cakes a go – they're a perfect naughty-but-nice treat.

Classic Victoria sponge with all the trimmings

This is a classic cake recipe that is perfect for birthdays, special occasions or simply for afternoon tea.

Tea-party fairy cakes

These fairy cakes are made using a simple sponge recipe, but then you can take the basic cakes in so many different ways by making a variety of icings and toppings.