Kids' party recipes

Enjoy these potato skins as a relaxed starter or snack. Use chives instead of spring onion for a milder flavour, or omit the bacon for a veggie version

Impress family and friends this summer with these cooling ice cream cupcakes. You only need a few ingredients to make them and no baking is required

Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet

Wow guests with this showstopping celebration cake. It tastes of strawberry lemonade, with lemon-syrup-soaked sponges, a cheesecake icing, candied lemons and popping candy

Bake a batch of these funfetti cupcakes for a kids' party – they have an airy, custard-flavoured sponge and creamy vanilla frosting, all topped with rainbow sprinkles

Kids will love making these sweet chewy lollipops decorated with melted chocolate and cake sprinkles

Make a children's birthday cake even more special with this super-cute caterpillar. Decorated with piped buttercream, it's sure to delight young party guests.

Master the ultimate ring doughnuts. When it comes to the execution, the devil is in the details: grab a ruler, set your timer and have a thermometer handy.

Wow guests with this animal-themed birthday cake, decorated with edible flowers. It's the perfect centrepiece cake for a children's party.

Make a child's birthday special with this number cake decorated with mini meringues, biscuits, macarons and raspberries - and any other treats they like!

Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.

What could be more exciting than a milkshake bar for kids (and big kids)? Perfect for a party or celebration, let guests choose their own toppings

This decadent, plant-based chocolate cake is guaranteed to bring joy to any birthday party. Everyone will love the dairy-free buttercream and colourful sprinkles

Rustle up these little cheese and onion pasties for a family picnic. If you won't eat all 12, they freeze well and can be cooked straight from frozen

Bake these gorgeous fairy wand biscuits with kids. Finished with icing and sprinkles, they will make great party food for little ones to enjoy

Make these sweet iced letters and numbers with your kids during school holidays. They'll have fun making them and then devour them once ready

Enjoy these toasted egg and cress club sandwiches as part of a summer family picnic. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick and serve with crisps

These fun cake pops are easy to make and great for parties. Kids and adults will love these colourful chocolate-covered bites

Get kids in the kitchen helping to make these chewy, crisp star lollies. Any off-cuts can be chilled and used as crunchy sprinkles for ice cream sundaes

Bake this simple and stunning chocolate birthday cake for a kids' or adults' party centrepiece. Decorate with icing shapes and colourful candles.

Make pizza for the family with a homemade base and tomato sauce. The veggie recipe is perfect to get kids involved in cooking. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil

Inspire kids to start cooking with these easy cheesy black bean quesadillas. We've listed all the equipment they'll need, along with an easy-to-follow method

Bake these chocolate chip squares for the family. Easy to make, this traybake is ideal for cooking (and eating!) with kids