Homemade custard

Once you've cracked your own technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned

Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Homemade chicken nachos

A super-quick Mexican snack to enjoy on game day

Homemade tomato sauce

A handy standby which goes with just about everything, and keeps for 3 months in the fridge

Homemade Cajun tortillas

Oven bake flour tortillas into crunchy chips flavoured with traditional Louisiana spices and serve with dip

Proper turkey gravy

This simple Christmas gravy can be made a few days ahead or you can freeze it for up to a month

Gravy for the Christmas turkey

This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavour

Homemade brie burgers

Simple flavours make for a natural, crusty texture

Sausages with quick onion gravy & sweet potato chips

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A comforting pile of sausages and sweet potato that takes just five minutes to prepare – ultra-easy and hearty

Roasted squash salad with creamy homemade labneh

Labneh is a mascarpone-like strained yogurt – serve with sweet roasted pumpkin, pomegranate and leaf salad

Homemade ketchup

Homemade ketchup is a great way to use up excess tomatoes from the garden

Homemade cornettos

A summer’s day isn’t complete without an ice cream – try this homemade version of a childhood favourite