Rainbow cupcakes

These cute little cupcakes have pretty layers that are all the colours of the rainbow. Make them with your family for a fun rainy day activity or serve them up at your rainbow-themed party.

Jelly crystal biscuits

These colourful jelly biscuits take on a delicate flavour from jelly crystals while keeping their shortbread texture. Pick your favourite colours and flavours and get the kids to help you roll these.You can also use this mixture as play dough and then bake them later.

Biscuit wands

With this easy biscuit wand recipe, you can have heaps of fun baking with your little fairy. We've made wands in the shapes of stars, hearts and circles but you could cut out biscuit wands in any shape that takes your fancy!

Meringue baskets

This easy peasy dessert idea only has four ingredients and is really a matter of assembly, rather than cooking. Choose whichever flavour of ice cream you fancy to fill the meringue nests, then top with berries and grated chocolate.

Clusters

What child's eyes wouldn't open in delight at the sight of these pretty clusters of sweet treats. A perfect party food that'll be the delight of any birthday party or special event, these sweet sensations are also simple to make. Kids will love to help make these magnificent morsels.

Cherry ripe cheesecake

This deliciously pink cheesecake has a sneaky little cheat in the recipe - using jelly to set the cream cheese filling. How clever is that? Totally sinful, this is the dessert to make when you want to wow an audience of grateful diners.

Hedgehog Slice

This homemade hedgehog slice is a delicious alternative to the shop-bought variety. Full of crunch from the biscuits, nuts and coconut, this slice makes for a chocolate-y treat everyone will love.

Choc-peanut slice

This rich slice recipe is easy to make and even easier to eat! Layers of buttery oats, creamy peanut and chocolate will make this a sure fire crowd pleaser. Prepare to make this one again and again ...

Mars Bar slice

This is a fun recipe your kids will love to make with you. The Mars Bar slice uses Mars Bars, chocolate, Rice Bubbles and butter to make a perfect sweet treat for your next birthday party

Raspberry butter cake

Who doesn't love a butter cake? It's the classic, can-eat-anytime cake that works just as well in the lunch box as it does at morning tea with the girls. And now, if you just add a cup of raspberries to the mix, you'll have total cake perfection!

Fairy Scones

These delicious Fairy scones are a perfect remedy to the old idea of taking a plate. They are already filled with jam and cream so there is no need to take along extra bowls and spoons.

Golden syrup dumplings

Golden syrup makes everything delicious and the same goes for these fluffy dumplings! Let the syrup soak in before serving them with vanilla ice cream or cream for a decadent dessert that will even the hungriest tum.

Peach crumble slice

This quick recipe turns a delicious peach crumble into a slice that’s perfect for lunch boxes and afternoon tea. Using dried fruit, you don’t have to wait for summer before you can enjoy the yummy flavour of this peach slice.

Butterfly cakes

These butterfly cakes are a tad messy, but oh so worth it! Just make sure you have plenty of paper towels for messes (and tissues for any tears over lost butterflies)

Banana slice

This recipe for banana slice is much like banana bread but made into a slice. This makes it perfect for lunchboxes, cake stalls and school fairs.

Gingerbread men

Making gingerbread men is a fun cooking activity you can enjoy with kids of all ages. Make this simple dough, roll it out and then let your children do the rest of the work. You could decorate each man in the traditional way or go a little bit crazy with decorations!

Banana custard pie

This lovely pie combines homemade custard with fresh bananas and a jam glaze that goes perfectly with a crisp shortcrust pastry shell. Easy to make and a kid-favourite too!