Cheese & chutney scones

A clever new idea for picnics – homemade freshly baked scones with onion pickle topping and grated cheddar

Brandy snaps

Making these homemade crispy biscuits is easier than you think – best served with vanilla ice cream or piped cream

Stollen wreath

BBC Good Food’s show-stealing December 08 cover recipe – perfect if you fancy a change from the usual Christmas cake

Simple pizza base

Everyone’s favourite Friday food tastes so much better when homemade and topped with your favourite ingredients

Three-in-one braised vegetables

This dish is so handy – while the veg cook, you’re making a tasty stock for the gravy, too

Ultimate risotto primavera

We consulted no less than three great Italian cooks to come up with this classic spring vegetable risotto

Seville orange marmalade

Seize the short Seville orange season and boil up homemade marmalade to put on your toast and use in Jane’s recipes

Warm honey cup puddings

Serve these classic make-ahead Greek desserts with a scoop of quick homemade pistachio ice cream

Basic granary bread dough (for rolls or a large loaf)

Nothing beats homemade bread straight from the oven – ready in just 35 minutes

Garlicky lamb with peppers & couscous

Quick, impressive and bursting with Mediterranean flavour

Tarragon & mustard mayonnaise

You only need one egg yolk for the foundation of this Bérnaise-like, homemade condiment with Dijon and herbs

Angela’s ‘flexible’ jam recipe

Make the most of fruit gluts and try making your own jam – delicious spread on homemade bread