Make these fabulous deck-of-card jammy dodgers for a kids party. Inspired by the book Alice in Wonderland, they’re also perfect for celebrating World Book Day

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Great for a bake sale, a gift, or simply an afternoon treat to enjoy with a cuppa, this rocky road is quick to make and uses mainly storecupboard ingredients.

Gift this granola at Christmas for a thoughtful present. Packed with dried fruit, nuts and stem ginger, it will keep in an airtight container for up to a month

These festive vanilla cookies make a beautiful edible Christmas tree decoration. Or, you could pack them into boxes to give as end-of-term gifts for teachers and friends.

Layer a jar with ingredients for delicious ginger biscuits and present as a thoughtful homemade gift

Learn how to make your own sweet chilli jam with our easy recipe. This versatile condiment has a subtle spicy kick, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

These crunchy, fruit & nut biscuits are sure to be a family favourite - make ahead and freeze, or wrap up for the perfect homemade gift

Got a glut of apples or blackberries? Transform them into jam and gift to family and friends. Enjoy in your favourite sponge cakes or on your morning toast

These easy cinnamon flavoured Christmas biscuits are great for getting the kids involved in cooking, and they can also be used as edible tree decorations

A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift

Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats

Bake these 4-ingredient flapjacks – they're easy to make and ready in half an hour. Add chocolate drops, desiccated coconut or sultanas, if you like

These easy butter cookies will melt in your mouth – they're deliciously soft and crumbly. Make and give these as a homemade edible gift

The perfect gift or an essential Boxing Day condiment. You won't want your turkey leftovers to ever run out while this is in the fridge

Break this salted peanut brittle into shards to decorate puds or give as a gift to a foodie friend. It will keep for several weeks in an airtight container

Make this festive margarita to gift to friends, with the help of clementines, tequila and triple sec. Simply package up the cocktail base and instructions

Rustle up these Italian-inspired almond biscuits. Gift to family and friends at Christmas, or make a batch for your own biscuit tin as a treat

Treat your nearest and dearest to these homemade salted caramels. The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat

Serve this comforting classic made with chipolata sausages and a simple batter – it’s easy enough that kids can help make it.

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

Make this Scottish tablet as a sweet treat for family and friends – it makes a lovely gift. Tablet is similar to fudge, but with a more crumbly texture.

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

Make some homemade piccalilli to serve with cold meats and cheese. It will keep for up to three months and makes a great gift for chutney lovers

Make your own Christmas hamper and be sure to add this seasonal pumpkin pickle. It can be served with cold meats, cheese or a slice of pork pie

Looking for a dish that offers hands-off cooking? This mixed mushroom pilaf is ideal. For very little effort you’re gifted with lots of umami flavour

These savoury biscuits are deliciously cheesy, and are so easy to make. They make a lovely gift. Leave out the rosemary, if you prefer

Add some colour to classic bourbon biscuits using pink food colouring. Kids will love piping the filling – and eating them afterwards of course!

Use this recipe to make our raspberry dodgers, vanilla spirals, checkerboard and ginger biscuits. Box up your biscuits into a festive box to gift to friends