These picture-perfect sweet treats make a gorgeous gift for someone special. Create dough cylinders then simply slice and bake the number of biscuits you want.

Got a sweet tooth? Treat someone special on Valentine's Day with these rich chocolate cupcakes hiding a secret white chocolate truffle centre

A foolproof brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Enjoy a comforting bowl of risotto with tomato and mascarpone. It's perfect for a Valentine's menu, or a special midweek meal

Steak and Cajun potatoes make a tasty meal for two – perfect for special occasions like Valentine's

Bake our easy jam tarts and they'll instantly become a family favourite – plus, you can make them in less than half-an-hour if you use ready-made pastry.

Impress your nearest and dearest with this peanut butter chicken and sticky rice bowl. A quick and easy dinner for two, it could also work for Valentine's

Perfect your whisking skills for these light baked meringues - a blank canvas for tasty flavour combinations.

Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish – a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

Try our spaghetti dinner for two, with king prawns and harissa dressing. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is healthy too – great for a midweek meal.

Discover how to make superb spaghetti carbonara. This cheesy pasta dish is an Italian favourite and with the right technique, you can make it perfect every time

This easy yet impressive recipe makes a stylish main course for a special occasion

This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes – experiment with different shapes and flavours

Enjoy this hearty pepper, sweet potato and paprika soup as a starter, or for lunch on a cold winter's day. If venturing outdoors, take it with you in a flask.

Serve up dinner for two with these easy pork chops, mustardy butter beans and spinach. It makes a great midweek meal and delivers three of your 5-a-day

James Martin's easy biscuits taste as good as they look and make an ideal Valentine's Day gift

Enjoy a comforting bowl of gnocchi with parmesan and black pepper. It's simple but utterly delicious – and the best part is, it only takes seven minutes to make

The dryness of your chosen fizz works well with the delicate sweetness of this impressive posset

Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual Wellingtons - the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine's Day meal for two

This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving.

Fill homemade fortune cookies with personalised messages for a customised treat - ideal for any occasion, such as Chinese New Year, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays and weddings

Treat a loved one to Tom Kerridge's beef fillet with Marmite mash and roasted cabbage for an indulgent meal for two. It's perfect for Valentine's Day

Make an easy, decadent dessert of chocolate fondue spiked with alcohol. Ideal for Valentine's Day. Buy strawberries, marshmallows and shortbread for dipping

James Martin shows how to make your loved one a Valentine's Day feast with fail-safe steak and homemade chunky chips

Serve this fun 'pink lady' gin cocktail to someone special, it's perfect for Valentine's Day. Make your own grenadine-style syrup for the wow factor

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

These cute cookies decorated with fondant icing in a heart-shaped ladybird pattern would make a lovely romantic gift

Make these moreish rice balls with spicy nduja sausage, gooey mozzarella filling and crunchy breadcrumb coating for a Valentine’s Day nibble