Afternoon tea

This snazzy, fruity frozen dessert is the perfect tonic to unwind on a hot summer day. It also makes for an uplifting Mother's Day treat.

Shower your loved ones with kisses – jam kisses that is! These sweet, iced biscuit treats are sure to impress

This simple, summery milkshake recipe is sure to become a firm family favourite. And you can use any ice-cream flavour you like.

Cut yourself a slice of this glorious apple and apple tart, perfect served warm with a dollop of ice-cream.

Indulge in a fresh pot of tea or coffee with this irresistible vanilla biscuits. They take just 30 minutes to make and are so soft, sweet and buttery they will simply melt in your mouth.

Deliciously nutty and chocolatey, surprise your girlfriends with these glorious Afghan biscuits - it'll be hard to stop at one!

These cute French pastries are a crispy, buttery delight. They transform beautifully from a tasty sweet treat into a luscious dessert. Just sandwich 2 palmiers together with whipped cream and sliced strawberries and serve.

These traditional Good Friday hot cross buns taste extra special with the addition of chocolate. Give as Easter gifts ... or serve to the family for morning or afternoon tea.

Sweet and crunchy, these almond coffee cookies pair perfectly with a pot of tea or espresso, perfect for entertaining!

Brighten up your morning or afternoon with these stone fruit and nutty french cake delights.

Packed full of sweet, chewy fig pieces and wholesome grains, these tasty homemade muesli bars are perfect for a mid-morning snack or school lunchbox treat.

This traditional German dessert is beautiful served with a scoop of ice-cream, perfect with the buttery flaky pastry and sweet spiced fruit.

Prepare a gorgeous dessert for your family in under twenty minutes - complete with buttery pastry, warm apple and toasted flaked almonds.

Deliciously sweet and juicy cinnamon apples and currants are brilliant swirled through this beautiful sugar dusted pastry.

This decadent slice showcases all the the wonderful features of a delicious classic cheesecake, plus a beautiful apricot swirl throughout the creamy centre.

Pop a few of these tasty treats in your mouth for a light afternoon snack. The soft shortbread balls are filled with crunchy almond chunks, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Deliciously fluffy, this glorious almond and lemon cake will be the envy of all others at your next morning tea.

A traditional Spanish dish, beautiful enjoyed any time of day as a light lunch or savoury brunch, this tasty omelette is packed full of melted cheese, hearty potato slices and caramelised Spanish onions. Enjoy hot with a light side salad or pack refrigerated leftovers as a delicious lunchbox snack.

The combination of soft warm apples, naturally sweet raspberries and crunchy almonds will make these simple vanilla cupcakes a family favourite.

An Australian take on this traditional Indian starter sees delicious juicy cinnamon apples stuffed inside hot, flaky pastry triangles.

Indulge in this delicious fluffy apple cake infused with ginger and vanilla, perfectly layered with stewed apple and fresh cream.

A classic Japanese dish, sushi is made by combining spiced rice, vegetables and meat or seafood, and wrapping it in nutritious seaweed (nori). These bite sized treats are stuffed with a traditional Asian egg omelette, and are wonderful enjoyed as lunch, dinner or as finger food for a dinner party.

Enjoy a wonderfully light almond cake, complemented by delicious mulled berries and fresh cream.

These cupcakes are a coffee-lovers dream. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, at a party, or as a sweet treat when it's your turn to feed your book group.

Serve this tangy lime pie with whipped cream for a delicious dessert or afternoon tea.

Perfect for a brunch or afternoon tea, this apple and pine nut cake is beautiful served warm with a dollop of fresh cream.

Delicious juicy apricots are swirled through this moist, ginger infused tart - irresistible served with a dollop of fresh cream.

The unbeatable combination of crunchy pistachios and sweet, soft apricots is snuggled in a sweet, crumbly golden crust. Irresistible served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream.

Jazz up a special occasion with this sweet and creamy passionfruit sponge cake with white chocolate collar.

A classic Italian treat that is often enjoyed after dinner with a cup of coffee, this soft biscotti recipe is absolutely divine. Swirled with dried fruit and dusted with icing sugar, the crumbly golden sweet dessert will delight friends and family.

Dark chocolate and raspberries are one of those perfect food pairings that you can never go wrong with and these scrumptious cupcakes don't let that reputation down.

This frozen almond milk dessert is gloriously sweet and a wonderful zesty alternative to ice-cream.

Using the convenience of a single frying pan, create this wonderfully moist apricot cake with minimal effort to delight your family and friends.

This nutty chocolate slice freezes well and is a delicious lunchbox treat for adults and children alike.

Creamy and zesty, this divine cheese cake slice made with a decadent citrus curd is the perfect dessert to serve any time of the day. The best part is, this sweet treat requires no cooking and very little preparation time.

Banana and pecans are a match made in baking heaven. Trade in your old banana bread recipe for this sweet damper - served with maple butter, it's irresistible.

There are few things more comforting than the smell of freshly baked banana bread wafting around your kitchen. Served sliced straight out of the oven, top with creamy walnut butter for a divine morning tea.

This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.

Incorporate the flavours of your favourite childhood dessert into cool, creamy ice-cream - a hybrid meal at it's finest.

Light, fluffy and packed full of goodness, this tasty vegetarian frittata is easy-to-make and is a perfect family meal for any time of the day.

Topped with generous slices of fresh summer stone fruit, this apricot and plum coconut slice is absolutely delicious.

Jam-packed full of sweet chewy cherries, crunchy nuts and cornflakes and decadent dark chocolate - the classic Florentine slice makes the ultimate accompaniment to a cup of hot coffee.

Perfect for a weekend brunch or morning tea, these savoury scrolls are packed full of flavour and are perfect for an on-the-go treat.

Sweet, fluffy and zesty, these iced lemon cupcakes are wonderful made for the family for birthday celebrations. They are also wonderful enjoyed as a treat for morning tea with a mug of coffee.

The delicious topping of juicy apricots and crunchy fruit and nut muesli makes this buttery, fluffy slice ever more beautiful.

These hearty savoury muffins are great for lunchboxes, morning tea and even breakfast on the run.

Perfect for a winter's dessert or decadent weekend treat, this almond cherry pithivier is bursting with flavour.

Packed full of nuts and fruit, these delicious freshly baked scones are wonderful served warm with fresh cream.

A delicious almond crust give a gluten-free spin on a timeless country-style dessert - the humble apple pie.

Indulge in the classic flavours of the French dessert tarte tatin with minimal effort and ingredients - the perfect shortcut to a divine dish.

Show off your baking skills by serving up this fudgy chocolate cake. Everyone will want the recipe!

Beautiful bite-sized treats sandwich irresistibly sweet apricots between delicate, buttery biscuits.

These cute ginger flower cookies create a perfect Christmas or Christening gift. They also come out for high tea or afternoon tea!

Made with golden, crumbly pastry, these delicious flaked salmon and brie quiches are wonderfully light and tasty. Packed full of nutrients and wonderful flavours, this savoury dish can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Delight your family with this fast, decadent weekend breakfast - utilise supermarket products to quickly create delicious waffles sandwiched with chocolate sauce and drizzled with honey and roasted hazelnuts.

Indulge in this crispy, sweet, buttery dessert after a long day - perfect with a cup of warm tea.

These beautiful kirsch spiced plum jellies are wonderfully fruity and are great enjoyed straight from the glass after dinner or as an afternoon treat.

Wonderfully fluffy and moist, this glorious citrus cake is beautiful served with a cup of hot tea. Drizzled with a sweet passionfruit and lime syrup, it makes the ultimate fruity dessert for any occasion.

Fresh fruit is a lunchbox staple. This simple fruit salad makes 4 servings and you can choose which fruit you use depending on the season. In hot weather, pack with an ice block to keep the food cool.

A timeless recipe, blueberry muffins can be enjoyed any time of the day. Serve your muffins warm or cold with a thick spread of butter.

There is nothing more satisfying than freshly baked goods wafting with scents of apple and cinnamon. These buns are perfect for morning teas, desserts for the family and kids lunches!

The combination of fresh apple and creamy cheese in this fresh Spring salad makes this a brilliant side dish, or a delicious stand-alone meal.

Sink your fork into the divine flaky, buttery crust to reveal the sweet, warm stewed apple and cherry stuffing of this strudel.

The delicate flavours of warm apple, oozy brie cheese and buttery pastry will be perfect for a Sunday brunch with family and friends.

As visually appealing as it is taste-wise, this beautiful apple tart will impress all your guests. Little do they know it was dead-easy to make!

Indulge in a gloriously sweet morning tea with homemade apricot compote served atop creamy marscapone and fluffy, buttery brioche bread.

Serve up a deliciously light French crepe, stuffed with ham, asparagus and oozy cheese this weekend and the whole family can enjoy a cafe style breakfast.

These light and fluffy scones are made without butter to create a beautiful morning tea treat with less fat. Serve them warm with a slice of sweet jam for a beautiful treat.

The best brownies are always homemade, and it doesn't get much easier than this recipe. These also freeze really well.

Just like grandma used to make it, delicious coconut ice for a pretty tea party. Coconut ice is traditionally made with copha, but this version uses condensed milk, which is lower in fat and produces just-as-tasty results.

The whole family will love these cranberry and oat cookies, fresh from the oven.

No need to bother the baker about whipping up these patty cakes, this recipe is so simple you can do it yourself. These soft, buttery treats are perfect for an afternoon snack with tea or coffee.

This gorgeous buttery tart with sweet, juicy apricots and sugary jam can be on the table with little effort but maximum results!

This spectacular cake tastes as good as it looks. Literally dripping with flavour, it's perfect to serve for a special occasion, such as a birthday or dinner party.

These cute, bite-sized mini apple pies are perfect for parties, coffee time or dessert. Sprinkle with cinnamon for extra taste.

This slice is wonderful served as a sweet morning treat with a cup of tea or as an indulgent dessert. Smooth, creamy caramel is divine swirled with roasted almonds and drizzled on top a golden, crumbly base.

Enjoy the cool, fruity flavours of fresh apple swirled throughout creamy vanilla custard - absolutely perfect for an afternoon treat.

Create your own apricot and vanilla jam for your family and friends.

Why enjoy just one dessert when you can mix the best elements of two? Covered in crumbled macaroon pieces this cherry and coconut cake is sure to wow.

You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.

This recipe has chocolate, raspberries, coffee cream and hazelnut and takes just 30 minutes to make. If that doesn't make your mouth water then absolutely nothing will.

Delight your family and friends with this rich, juicy citrus cake. The delightfully dense dessert goes superbly with a drizzling of zesty syrup that soaks into the cake.

Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.

Want to give a twist to a Kiwi favourite for Christmas or a special occasion? Whip up these stunning individual pavlovas ahead of time, then lace them with fresh fruit and shredded coconut.

This buttery and citrusy marmalade pudding serves as a riveting afternoon tea or dessert - especially in winter.

Keep 'em coming back for more with this rich, indulgent dessert. Pears infused with cinnamon add a soft texture to this tart while rich, dark chocolate sauce satisfies the chocaholic in us all.

Sliced stoned fruit encased by this fluffy and buttery puff pastry becomes a treat that is just simply good.

Rich, tart rhubarb with rolled oats and cinnamon makes this classic British cake an even more comforting winter treat.

This filling, fruity, low-fat yoghurt smoothie is a great after-school drink for kids.

Perfect accompanied with a pot of tea and the chatter of girlfriends, these little almond berry sugar cakes are absolutely divine.

This humble sweet bread pudding is incredibly satisfying, easy to make and tastes heavenly served warm with a drizzle of fresh cream.

This creamy caramelised and baked mixture, enjoyed alongside juicy, sweet pears, is the ideal afternoon pick-me-up or pleasurable dessert.

The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat with coffee and friends. Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread.

A modern take on Grandma's classic apple pie. Replace chunks of apple with pear and blackberry but keep that golden pastry crust. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for traditional comfort food.

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

Chocolate brownies are the ultimate bite-sized sweet treat that you can share with friends, family or workmates ... or hide in the back of the fridge to keep for yourself (stored in an airtight container, of course!)

Recreate a childhood favourite with this divine chocolate and peppermint slice recipe that is wonderful sliced and shared with loved ones over a pot of tea.

Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!

Perfect for those hot summer days by the water, prepare this glorious cold seafood platter for your family and friends. Prawns, salmon and Balmain bugs are wonderful accompanied by a zesty herb yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.

This is a great recipe to make with the kids.