Chocolate afghan biscuits

These chocolatey biscuits are a favourite kiwi snack and go beautifully with a cup of tea in the afternoon. Easy to make and perfect for using up the last of the cornflakes at the bottom of the packet, this will disappear in minutes!

ABC muffins

The 'ABC' in these muffins stands for Apple, Banana and Cranberries and the kids will love these in their lunchboxes. If the kids aren't cranberry fans, you could substitute them with carrot, instead.

Steamed jam pudding

While this pudding takes a while to steam, the bright red raspberry topping that runs down the lemony steamed pudding looks and tastes amazing. Perfect dessert for these cold winter nights.

Choc chip scones

These delicious choc chip scones are perfect for an afternoon treat and sometimes I pop them into the oven when my kids go to bed so they can have them fresh in their lunch boxes the next day.

Welsh cakes

A traditional snack in Wales, these warm buttery little cakes have the beauty of being cooked in a frypan - no waiting around for the oven to get hot! Made with pantry staples, quick to mix and even quicker to cook, these little treats can be whipped up while the kettle boils.

Smash cake

This cupcake has a shell made of chocolate and is filled with soft jellies and wrapped sweets. Get the birthday girl or boy to hammer it open for a surprise.