Start off the New Year with a celebration, then wow your Valentine with romantic cupcakes, before it's time for every chocolate lover's favourite holiday, Easter. Maybe you'll get spooky and kooky for Halloween with ghoulish cupcakes and then indulge in the ultimate foodie holiday, Christmas. Whatever you decide to make, you'll love this collection of simple and easy recipes for all occasions.
“Mirror, mirror on the wall… who is the fairest one of all?” Beautiful, deceptive and surprisingly innocent – the Evil Queen is a ruby-red mocktail made with zero-proof bourbon for body and warmth without the bite, and apple juice and summer berries for that jewelled glow. Sweet, balanced and non-alcoholic – it looks dangerously indulgent but tastes of pure autumn magic.
Poor Unfortunate Soul is my cocktail homage to Disney’s most theatrical villain – Ursula – seductive, mysterious and impossibly glamorous. This isn’t your typical gin sour. It’s depths of botanical gin kissed with elderflower and black raspberry, topped with the most gorgeous iridescent foam. Think underwater cave meets high-end cocktail bar, with a golden shell necklace catching the light and pearls scattered like stolen treasure.
Some cocktails whisper; this one commands the room. Maleficent, the Mistress of All Evil, is a darkly elegant twist on a classic gin sour, structured with rum, damson liqueur, and morello cherry, wrapped in cherry smoke and glowing with deep magenta magic. It’s smooth, regal and impossibly powerful – a drink that captures the moment before the spell breaks.
If Cruella de Vil had a signature cocktail, it would be this – effortlessly chic, slightly dangerous, and designed to steal the spotlight. Inspired by the fashion-forward villain herself, the Cruella reimagines a classic White Russian. Layers of silky coconut cream and dark rum swirl together in perfect villain style – indulgent, dramatic and unapologetically bold.
Full of the flavours of autumn, this easy toffee apple tart is the perfect no-fuss dessert for Halloween parties or cosy entertaining. It looks impressively beautiful but takes just minutes to make. With a ginger biscuit crust, a layer of Dulce de Leche caramel and sweet Braeburn apples, it’s easier than making apple pie and guaranteed to impress your guests!
Let the festive baking begin with these festive Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings. Easy to make, they are a fun Christmas recipe to make with kids. Ready in no time, they make great last minute treats or a cute handmade Christmas gift to share with family and friends.
Summer’s calling and it’s bringing a long, tall glass of something chilled and refreshing to sip while you settle in to watch a little Wimbledon! The Center Court Sipper is my ode to British summer afternoons – light, floral and just a little bit special. With elderflower, a touch of citrus and the Reverend Hubert Summer Cup as its base. It’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy in the sun!
If you’re looking for the ultimate festive dessert, this peppermint bark cheesecake is guaranteed to steal the show. With a rich brownie base, a creamy peppermint bark-infused filling, and a luscious chocolate ganache topping sprinkled with crushed candy canes, every bite is a celebration of Christmas magic. It’s a luxurious treat that’s as easy to make, as it is to enjoy!
Cosy up this winter with the ultimate indulgence – Mint Hot Chocolate! Unlock the secret to a quick and easy chocolate delight, made with Terry’s Mint Chocolate. Topped with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and a festive peppermint candy cane, this mint hot chocolate is a sweet symphony perfect for those chilly winter evenings.
Indulge in the magic of the season with this rich and decadent Baileys Chocolate Mousse that melts in your mouth! Light and airy and so delicious, it’s hard not to keep going back for more. And the best part? It’s a breeze to whip up, and in just minutes, you’ll be savouring a heavenly creation that’ll steal the show at any festive gathering. Let’s dive into the delicious details together!
Celebrate the glorious flavours of autumn with a delectable twist on a classic cinnamon apple pie! Picture this: a tender spiced gingerbread dough cradling a luscious cinnamon apple frangipane filling – the epitome of comfort food for those crisp autumn evenings when you crave warmth and sweetness. Join me as we whip up a dessert that’s sure to become your go-to for autumn gatherings.
Get ready to impress your family and friends with our decadent Easter egg chocolate mousse! Made with high-quality chocolate and a light and airy homemade mousse filling, these eggs are the perfect Easter indulgence. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert for Easter brunch or a fun activity to do with the kids, these chocolate-filled eggs are sure to delight. So grab your whisk and let’s get cracking!
Oooo, these Mini Egg Brownies are so insanely good, you’ll be going in for a second slice before you know it! These indulgent brownies, packed full of Mini Eggs, are the perfect Easter dessert for any chocolate lover. The rich, chocolatey aroma fills the kitchen as they bake to perfection. And the best part is, they’re super easy to make and take minutes to prepare – every bite it almost too much to handle!
Rich, buttery and absolutely adorable, these chocolate chip shortbread men are a must-have on your Christmas baking list! Made with a classic, three-ingredient recipe and packed full of chocolate chips, they’re great fun to make with little ones and are a delicious alternative to gingerbread men. Go on, give them a try!
These mini chocolate Yule logs are the cutest way to enjoy cake over Christmas. Learn how to make these super easy festive treats, that the kids will enjoy helping to make too! With the lightest of chocolate sponges and a whipped chocolate cream filling encased in a chocolate ganache coating, decorated with homemade fondant holly leaf decorations; they are great alternative to mince pies!
Move over brandy butter, this Christmas Pudding Ice Cream is everything you need to accompany your festive treats this holiday season. Chunks of rich Christmas pudding and fruit mincemeat are swirled through a spiced ice cream, and don’t forget the brandy. It’s the taste of Christmas with every lick!
These dipped gingerbread white chocolate biscotti are so pretty decorated with festive sprinkles. The quick and easy to make cookie dough has a light gingerbread flavour and is studded with white chocolate chunks. With the perfect crunch, they make great Christmas cookie gifts or why not just keep them for yourself and dunk in your morning coffee
These easy Christmas cinnamon buns are the festive breakfast you’ve been looking for! Soft, fluffy and are ready in one hour, they’re filled with a festive fruit mincemeat, cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a classic cream cheese glaze. And as there’s no yeast and no proving, they’re the perfect Christmas morning bake as you unwrap gifts!
This chocolate peppermint swiss roll is to-die-for! All the best festive flavours are wrapped up in one super easy dessert. With a fun candy cane inspired peppermint cream filling, wrapped up inside a rich and fluffy chocolate roll cake, and coated with a glossy chocolate ganache, it’s perfect for Christmas! #swissroll
This gingerbread chocolate tart is a beautiful dessert for your Christmas day table that will wow your guests and it’s easy to make too. A spiced chocolate ganache filling sits inside a beautiful crisp gingerbread pastry case, decorated on top with whipped cream, gingerbread men and festive sprinkles.
Bringing together the perfect combo of cherry, chocolate and cream, these Black Forest brownie cookie sandwiches are the perfect indulgent chocolate treat for any occasion. Easy to make and just as easy to eat; they are decadent, delicious and have to resist!
Spooky, cute and delicious, these Halloween Oreo Bat Cupcakes are perfect for trick or treaters on the spookiest night of the year. These adorable Oreo bats sit on top of a light and fluffy cupcake and the creamiest Oreo buttercream. They’re easy and great fun to make with kids!
One bite of this decadently delicious triple chocolate cheesecake and there’s no going back! With an Oreo base, white, milk and dark chocolate cheesecake layers and a glossy chocolate ganache, this really is chocolate heaven. And to make it even better, it’s easy to make and no bake so no faffing with water-baths. Ready to try it?
Delicious and decadent, this no bake tiramisu cheesecake gives a twist your favourite Italian dessert. With coffee soaked sponge fingers, covered in a rich creamy mascarpone filling, sat on top of a chocolate biscuit base; every bite is total yumminess! And the best thing, it’s super easy to make!
Rich, creamy and delicious strawberry cheesecake ice cream jam packed with strawberries, cheesecake and shortcake biscuits – it’s everything we love about cheesecake! Make it in minutes, this no churn recipe is super easy and you don’t need an ice cream machine. Perfect all year round, it’s not just for summer.
Perfectly fudgy Jammie Dodger Blondies, with a delicious sweet, caramel taste and packed full of white chocolate chips, shortbread biscuit chunks, swirled with fruity raspberry jam. These blondies are super easy to make and are a sure to be a hit with kids and adults. They are simply irresistible!
Nothing beats a rich, moist fudge cake, and this Caramilk Fudge Cake takes it to the next level. With a melt in your mouth caramelised white chocolate sponge, topped with a Caramilk chocolate ganache frosting; this is the perfect cake for Caramilk lovers everywhere! A quick, no-fuss recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make.
Smooth and creamy, this Mini Egg Milkshake is an indulgent Easter treat that hits all the spots. Combining ice cream, Cadbury Mini Eggs, milk and chocolate sauce, you can whizz up a glass in a few minutes and get stuck in. It’s so good, you’ll be making them all year round. It’s also the perfect way to use up any leftover Easter chocolate.
With layers of crispy meringue, vanilla whipped cream, raspberries, black cherries and topped with honey Cornflake clusters, this Raspberry Eton Mess has everything! A twist on a true British classic, this dessert is easy to make and perfect for all occasions.
Thick, soft and packed full of chocolate, these Mini Egg cookies are what Easter baking is all about. With brown sugar cookie dough, white chocolate chunks and everyone’s favourite Easter treat, Mini Eggs, the first bite will take you to cookie heaven. Don’t forget to grab Mini Eggs while you can for all year round baking!
Super easy and quick to make, this chocolate fudge cake is my go-to recipe when I need a last minute, decadent showstopper. It’s so versatile you can make it for any and every occasion. Slathered with a chocolate fudge frosting, this cake is definitely for chocolate lovers with a wicked sweet tooth.
Smooth and creamy, this no churn Baileys ice cream is absolutely delicious and super easy to make. A boozy, decadent treat packed full of Baileys chocolate wafer pieces its perfect for Irish cream lovers any time of year.
If traditional Christmas cake doesn’t rock your boat, then check out this light and fluffy Christmas tray bake cake! Packed full of festive flavour it’s easy to make, easy to decorate and perfect for slicing into bite-size pieces for holiday entertaining.
Whether you’re a Christmas Pud lover or hater, you’re guaranteed to get a wow when you bring the this no-bake rocky road Christmas pudding to the table. This festive sweet treat is packed with crunchy biscuits, squishy marshmallows and plump, juicy fruit, it’s the perfect end to a holiday feast!
Ready to take your festive bakes to the next level? Then look no further than these seriously decadent mince pie brownies. Check out those layers of sweet pastry and fudgy brownie packed with sweet fruit mincemeat, all topped off with the creamiest brandy buttercream frosting. Whether you’re a mince pie lover or hater, these brownies are sure to be a hit!
Let me show you the most incredibly easy, show-stopping festive dessert you’ll ever make, a Puff Pastry Christmas Tree! With just 3 ingredients, 10 minutes and hardly any effort, you’ll be serving up the ultimate tear and share dessert to wow your family.
Leave out Santa’s favourite Christmas Eve treat this year, with these simple and easy to make shortcrust mince pies. A family recipe that’s been a firm favourite for 40 years. Perfect for festive parties, with a cup of tea or delivering gifts on cold winter’s evenings!
How cute are these Rice Krispie Pumpkins and they’re super easy to make. They take just 5 minutes and use a few simple ingredients. They’re perfect for Halloween treats or even Thanksgiving gifts. Such a fun little Halloween trick or treat to make with little ones!
This gingerbread rocky road is the easiest and quickest recipe ever! Just a few simple ingredients and five minutes is all you need to make the most delicious rocky road. Perfect for holiday treats, festive gifts or tea time nibbles. Go on get stuck in!
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