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

This homemade chutney is simple to make and is particularly good served with a hard cheese

Make pizza for the family with a homemade base and tomato sauce. The recipe is perfect to get kids involved in cooking. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil

Indulge in a homemade hot chocolate. Perfect as the cold nights draw in, you can add a pinch of chilli, cinnamon or a slug of rum if you like

Make our easy sourdough starter seven days ahead to make our simple homemade sourdough loaf. Serve with your favourite casseroles or soups

Make a batch of these low-fat bagels to help stave off mid-morning hunger pangs

Our homemade Irish cream recipe is delicious over ice and the perfect way to end your Christmas dinner. It also makes a fabulous gift for friends and family

Edd Kimber demonstrates how to make perfect pretzels with a chewy crust and soft, fluffy interior. Mix honey and mustard for a fantastic dip to go with them

Warning: these rosemary crackers are addictive! The dough is just a simple mix of flour, water and oil, into which you can add a flavour, such as rosemary

Fragrant and refreshing, springtime elderflower cordial is easy to make. Mix with sparkling water to create elderflower pressé, or add to wine, prosecco or champagne to start a party in style

Nothing beats the crunch of a toffee apple on a crisp autumnal evening, and these taste so much better than shop bought

Cheap and dead easy to make - stuff our simple falafels into warm pittas with salad, or serve with couscous and hummus

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

Package up a homemade lasagne kit to give as a gift to those who need a culinary confidence boost or keen cooks who need a break from the kitchen

For the keen baker, why not give the gift of a sourdough recipe kit? Fill a jar with everything they need and add the final flourishes to make it Christmas ready

Cook our healthy, vegan stir-fry to pack in four of your 5-a-day. The hoisin sauce is made with Chinese five spice and apple cider vinegar to boost the flavour

Learn how to infuse your own flavoured spirit to give as a homemade gift or mix into cocktails

Homemade condiments will always have the edge over shop-bought. This quick barbecue sauce is spicy, tangy and sweet

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

Packed with oats, pecans, seeds, dates, puffed wheat and berries, this delicious breakfast muesli will help you to start your day the right way

Enjoy this fiery ginger beer at a family barbecue or pour into a bottle for a picnic. It's made by cooking up a ginger cordial and topping up with soda water

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

Forget shop-bought versions and make a homemade slaw. It's an ideal side dish for barbecues or to serve with burgers, salads, sandwiches and more

If you are a jam-making novice, raspberry jam is a good one to start with as it’s so quick

Homemade eclairs are a labour of love, but the reward will be a decadent mouthful of crisp pastry oozing creamy vanilla custard

Kids will love this homemade version of fish fingers, and they can even help make them too

All the flavours of a good beef chilli con carne in a fraction of the time, cook it in a frying pan or on the bbq

A super-quick Mexican snack to enjoy with a Margarita or three

The easiest, tastiest way to pack in the protein. Shake up your morning with this delicious, creamy drink you can make in minutes

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