No-fail Yorkies

Perfect for mopping up gravy, these soft but crisp Yorkshire puddings will rise every time thanks to a great batter

Apricot & orange blossom jam

Preserve the sweet flavour of summer apricots in a homemade jam flavoured with lemon and flower water

Crème fraîche ice cream

Churn up smooth homemade ice cream with hints of lemon zest and vanilla – great all year round!

Creamy potato salad with broad beans

This homemade salad is so much better than shop-bought

Simple snowflake cake

A simple, but sophisticated decoration for a homemade or bought cake – it’ll only take half an hour

Blancmange bunny on green jelly grass

Set creamy homemade jelly in a retro rabbit mould and present on a playful lime ‘grass’ – a kids’ party classic

Beef & vegetable casserole

A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Mexican soup with chicken

All those typically Mexican flavours – lime, coriander, chilli – combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Sweet potato chips

The perfect side to homemade burgers

Southern fried chicken

Great for feeding a crowd, simply kick back, enjoy and relax this fried chicken recipe with homemade slaw

Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

A fast and filling, all-in-one chicken dish

Crushed raspberry creams

Barney Desmazery’s tasty berry dessert is both creamy and low in fat – no cooking needed