Mocha amaretti

These Italian almond biscuits boast a mocha flavour that make them go down perfectly with a cup of coffee after dinner or as a side to a mousse or ice cream dessert.

Coconut cake

Coconut works so well in cakes - not only is it a lovely flavouring, it also guarantees that the final product will be moist and delicious. And this easy cake is no exception. Perfect as a simple birthday cake, a slice of this coconut cake would work just as well in the lunch box.

Lemon delicious pudding

This citrus pudding boasts a layer of lemon sponge with another luscious layer of tangy curd underneath. Dusted with icing sugar and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's a recipe you'll come back to again and again.

Bananas foster

This simple dessert is made by cooking bananas until they're soft in a buttery cinnamon syrup with rum. The alcohol is burned off during cooking so they're safe for kids to enjoy too. Serve with a scoop of ice cream.

Date & nut muffins

Dates, nuts and a little pinch of nutmeg is a classic taste combination. This muffin recipe makes the most of these tasty ingredients to create a muffin that's perfect for school and work snacks.

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.