Homemade kefir

Make your own milk kefir with our easy-to-follow recipe. This tangy fermented dairy drink is similar to yogurt and packed with beneficial probiotic bacteria

Homemade croutons

Learn how to make croutons at home with our simple recipe, method and top tips. These will make crunchy toppings for soups, salads and warming pasta bakes

Homemade breadcrumbs

Learn how to make breadcrumbs at home with our super-simple recipe and method. Use them as a crunchy coating for fried foods, treacle tart filling or pasta bake topping

Ultimate vegan gravy

Finish your Christmas morning efforts by reheating this make-ahead gravy. It’s the perfect partner to all your favourite trimmings at the festive table

Scandi-style meatballs with gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Serve meatballs Scandi-style with creamy gravy and sweet jam. Lingonberry jam can be hard to come by so we’ve made cranberry sauce here instead

Bangers ‘n’ mash with onion gravy

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Make sausages and mash with love and you’re in for a real treat. We’ve perfected this recipe to make it the very best it can be

Homemade crackers

Use up leftover wrapping paper and toilet rolls to create these homemade Christmas crackers. Fill them with treats and our favourite food jokes

Vegan mushroom gravy

Make this mushroom gravy to serve alongside your vegan Christmas feast. It will freeze for up to three months so you can easily make it ahead to get prepared

Homemade honeycomb

Combine golden syrup, sugar and bicarbonate of soda to make our moreish homemade honeycomb. Simple to make, it’s a lovely gift for friends at Christmas time

Easy homemade chocolate bark

Make our chocolate bark as a thoughtful gift at Christmas time. The recipe is adaptable, so use whatever biscuits you have, or your giftee’s favourites

Homemade buttermilk

Making homemade buttermilk is surprisingly easy. Use it in pancakes and cakes, as a marinade for fried chicken or for salad dressings

Homemade BBQ lamb doner kebab

Make this homemade version of the takeaway classic, and serve with a variety of toppings and condiments. Even those who don’t normally like doner kebabs will love this