Coconut balls

With only four ingredients, these apricot and coconut balls are the perfect treat to make with your kids. They'll love shaping the coconut balls in their hands and then rolling them in the desiccated coconut. Easy and delicious!

Homemade muesli bars

Muesli bars are an easy snack to drop into your kids' lunch boxes but they can be expensive - and full of sugar, fat and who knows what else! Try making these healthy homemade muesli bars instead - your kids won't taste the difference.

Hot Cross Buns

Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter baking recipe that uses a yeast based dough and the addition of aromatic spices such as cinnamon and allspice and delicious dried fruit.

Fudge brownie recipe

Brownies usually use a lot of butter, chocolate and eggs, but you don’t need a lot to get a lovely fudgy consistency. The key is to use quality cocoa and chocolate – this gives you all the flavour without the fat.

Chocolate mud cake

When you want to treat yourself to something really chocolatey, look no further than this easy chocolate mud cake. Using dark cooking chocolate and a dash of coffee, this cake is pure indulgence.

Light cheesecake

While this is called a 'light' cheesecake, you might not want to overindulge if you're watching your calorie intake. It's quick to prepare and sets in the fridge. Top with fresh berries.

Pecan pie

This delicious sweet and nutty pie is wonderful served warm from the oven with vanilla ice cream. Use a ready made pastry shell if you're short on time and you can have this ready quick sticks.

Pink tea party cakes

These beautiful pink cupcakes would be perfect served at a little (or big) girl's tea party or even a Pink Ribbon party. The cake is moist and fruity, and there's not a drop of food colouring in the delicious raspberry icing.