All-time top 20 Best Food

All-time top 20 recipes

20 Recipes

Top-rated recipes, from cake to chicken.

Lemon drizzle cake

4.689535

(1443 ratings)

It's difficult not to demolish this classic by Tana Ramsay in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?...

•  1 HOUR
•  EASY

Ultimate chocolate cake

4.69545

(967 ratings)

Indulge yourself with Angela Nilsen's heavenly moist and fudgy chocolate cake - perfect for celebrations - birthdays, weddings, christenings - any excuse!...

•  2 HOURS AND 10 MINS
•  EASY

Chilli con carne

4.761065

(994 ratings)

This great chilli has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together

•  1 HOUR AND 10 MINS
•  EASY

Yummy scrummy carrot cake

4.66635

(783 ratings)

The lightest and most enticingly moist carrot cake you will ever come across - just find a good hiding place for it!

•  1 HOUR AND 15 MINS
•  EASY

Best-ever brownies

4.80699

(794 ratings)

A foolproof recipe for squidgy cake squares, studded with extra chunks of chocolate for extra decadence

•  1 HOUR
•  MORE EFFORT

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

4.5536

(597 ratings)

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

•  25 MINS
•  EASY
• VEGETARIAN

Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

4.743335

(675 ratings)

A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

•  55 MINS
•  EASY
• HEALTHY

Summer-in-winter chicken

4.43053

(511 ratings)

Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

•  25 MINS
•  EASY

Spicy root & lentil casserole

4.58818

(533 ratings)

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

•  45 MINS
•  EASY
• VEGETARIAN
• HEALTHY

Mustard-stuffed chicken

4.63895

(448 ratings)

This is so good we'd be surprised if this chicken fillet recipe doesn't become a firm favourite. Save it to your My Good Food collection and enjoy...

•  30 MINS
•  EASY

Classic scones with jam & clotted cream

4.83959

(466 ratings)

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

•  15 MINS
•  EASY

Red lentil, chickpea & chilli soup

4.72187

(471 ratings)

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

•  35 MINS
•  EASY
• VEGETARIAN

Falafel burgers

4.3226

(396 ratings)

A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone who craves a big bite but doesn't want the calories...

•  16 MINS
•  EASY
• VEGETARIAN

Chicken biryani

4.63854

(397 ratings)

A great one-pot rice dish that can still be served up a few days later, perfect for leftovers

•  40 MINS
•  EASY

Raspberry Bakewell cake

4.805105

(372 ratings)

This simple almondy cake is a great way of using up pick-your-own raspberries

•  1 HOUR
•  EASY

Chocolate brownie cake

4.581445

(353 ratings)

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought

•  45 MINS
•  EASY

Classic Victoria sandwich

4.60366

(369 ratings)

You can't go wrong with this perfect party cake - full of spongey goodness. Makes a super-simple wedding cake, too...

•  30 MINS
•  EASY

Creamy courgette lasagne

4.6096

(349 ratings)

Serve up this creamy quick dish for a last minute dinner party and impress veggie friends

•  30 MINS
•  EASY
• VEGETARIAN

One-pot chicken chasseur

4.74923

(324 ratings)

This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread

•  1 HOUR AND 50 MINS
•  EASY

Unbelievably easy mince pies

4.562115

(326 ratings)

No rolling required! Press the raw, crumbly pastry directly into your tin for a short, biscuity finish. Our easiest mince pie recipe and great fun to make with kids