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Jam doughnuts
Doughnuts are back - and with good reason. A simple, sweet dough of flour, butter, eggs and yeast is sugary goodness, perfect for dousing in cinnamon sugar, dipping in chocolate or filling with sticky jam.
Pasta by Giorgio
"When you make fresh egg pasta at home, you have the satisfaction of knowing all the ingredients that went into it.”
Terrine
This is a recipe that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Ham hock terrine or jambon persillé (parsley ham) can be made into an elegant layered terrine fit for a king’s table, or simply set in a rustic bowl.
Sushi
Sushi is more fashionable than ever, and makes a great starter or canapé. With Japanese ingredients now easily available, you can impress friends by making your own.
Gravadlax
Learn how to make home-made gravadlax. This Scandinavian classic isn’t just for Christmas. It can be prepared ahead and served on rye bread, in salads, tarts and pasta dishes for outdoor entertaining or a light lunch.
Pancakes
Once you learn the basic rules, you’ll be able to create perfect wafer-thin crepes every time.
Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows are set to be the new cupcake. Get bang on trend by heading to the kitchen and whipping up these fluffy beauties, courtesy of the fabulous Bea Vo owner of Bea's of Bloomsbury
Ice cream
Nothing says summer more than melting scoops of ice cream, so learn to make a batch of classic vanilla, and once you’ve got the knack, adapt the recipe by swirling in luxurious flavourings.
Granola
Bring out your inner earth mother by whipping up a batch of wholesome granola. Many ready-made versions are high in fat and sugar, but a few simple tweaks make ours a healthier but no less special breakfast.
Pesto
Home-made pesto packs a flavourful punch that shop-bought jars can’t match. So why not make your own? With our home-made pesto recipes, you'll have this fresh, aromatic delight ready in minutes .
Pâté
This rich pork pâté recipe is a cinch to make and cooks in a Kilner jar, which looks good and is easy to serve. The result is a meaty texture with a fairly coarse consistency, enhanced by the addition of nuts.
Harissa
This Moroccan chilli paste is very popular now, and is used to add flavour and kick to tagines and stews, and as a condiment. There are several brands but none as good as your own.
Gravy
No roast dinner is perfect without a jug of glossy, velvety gravy. Here’s how to make superb gravy – even if you’re a veggie!
Shortcrust pastry
Shortcrust pastry is versatile and as it's a crumbly pastry with a high butter content it's ideal for pies, tarts and turnovers.
Egg custard
Otherwise known as creme anglaise or 'posh custard'...
Barbecue smoker
You need a kettle barbecue for this as they have lids that can be closed to contain the smoke.
Marmalade
Making marmalade is a pure joy and brings with it that warm feeling of having several jars sitting in the larder to see you through the year. As well as giving a luxurious start to the day, it’s as cheap as chips to make.
Jam
You don’t need any special culinary skills for this: making jam is a wonderful task and a relatively simple process.
Compote
Around autumn, make the most of the ripe, soft fruits that abound at this time of year by preserving them as gorgeous compotes.
Tomato chutney
Whether it’s green or red, a good tomato chutney is magical with fresh bread and a hunk of cheese. This sweet-sour chutney allows you to enjoy the flavour of the British tom right through winter.
Roast tomatoes
Knock up a batch of intensely flavoursome roasted tomato sauce and use it to produce a variety of dishes.
Chutney
Commercially produced jars of ‘English-style’ chutney have been known to put people off for life, but a proper homemade chutney will have you hooked (and never fails to impress). Check out this step-by-step guide.
Preserves
Fill your shopping basket with the last of the season’s plentiful glut of rich, ripe tomatoes and preserve them for a taste of summer sunshine throughout the year.
Salad dressings
Creating a good salad dressing is a complex business: which oil to use for which salad, and what kind of vinegar? Our guide will smooth things out.
Meat stock
Why make your own stock? Well, there are three good reasons: it’s better than anything you can buy; it won’t contain salt (shop-bought stocks often contain too much); and it’s simple to make.
White sauce
Step-by-step we'll show you how to master culinary techniques, such as perfecting a white sauce. Knowing how to create quick creamy sauces is a godsend for regular cooks.
Mayonnaise
Learn how to make velvety home-made mayonnaise. It's simple and quick to make, and is vastly superior to most shop-bought stuff. Follow our method for perfect results every time.
Hollandaise
Hollandaise sauce is a great trick to have up your sleeve. The ingredients are likely to be loitering in your fridge and store cupboard.
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