Valentine's gift recipes

Kids can learn to melt chocolate with this simple recipe - a perfect homemade gift

A festive version of Pan de Higo, a dried fig cake that the Spanish traditionally eat with cheese and a drizzle of honey

Good Food reader Natasha Lee gives marshmallows a seasonal twist by adding blackberries, for a sweet, homemade gift

Why not make a gift of this indulgent fudge? You can vary it with different types of chocolate to suit different tastes

The ideal gift for a cheese-lover: a box of camembert to warm in the oven and serve with boozy marinated sultanas

The perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves to bake - the ingredients for delectable chocolate cupcakes

What could be better than shortbread biscuits? Shortbread double-dipped in milk and white chocolate! They're sure to go down a storm with family and friends

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Who could resist a zesty treat? These dainty melt-in-the-mouth lemon biscuits make a scrumptious addition to an afternoon tea spread

A sweet shop version of the squidgy squares, flavoured with coconut liqueur - one for the grown-ups

Candied orange or lemon peel will keep for 6-8 weeks in an airtight container. Chop and add to fruitcakes, muffins or other treats

Give these truffles for a Christmas or birthday present. With white and dark chocolate plus a marsala and espresso centre, they taste just like a slice of tiramisu

Make our truffle fudge in mere minutes and box it up with pretty tissue paper for the perfect homemade gift. It uses just four ingredients and very little effort

This gorgeous creamy tropical fruit curd is great to keep for afternoon tea or present in pretty jars as a gift

Gifting your own homemade fudge at Christmas shows friends and family you care. It's easy to make and has a lovely crumbly texture