3-ingredient recipes

With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike – and they're gluten-free, too

Master the omelette with our simple recipe then add the filling of your choice – grated cheese, ham, fresh herbs, mushrooms and smoked salmon are favourites.

Enjoy this sweet-savoury snack inspired by food writer's Maria Bradford time growing up in Sierra Leone. It's made from just three ingredients

Go the extra mile and make your own fresh egg pasta dough for a classic Italian meal. Our simple homemade fresh pasta recipe can be used to make any style or shape

Crispy hash browns are a must for the full English breakfast. With just three ingredients and being freezeable, too, they're easy to add to your next fry up

Make our filling pesto pasta recipe for a quick, family-friendly dish you can throw together with storecupboard ingredients. This supper couldn't be easier.

Make these moreish shortbread biscuits using just three ingredients. They're wonderfully crumbly and go perfectly with a cup of tea for a mid-morning treat

Only three ingredients and a doddle to make, try serving in crisp pistachio cones so they look extra special

Use this easy crêpe mix to make sweet or savoury pancakes. There's enough batter to make a main course and dessert for a family of four.

Making your own cranberry sauce is really easy, and you can do it a few days in advance. Plus, this one calls for only three ingredients

Deep-frying with a difference, try this super easy method for crisp, chunky chips - you'll never look back

Condensed milk is a magic ingredient when making no-churn ice cream - the end result will be creamy, smooth and not at all icy

This simple canapé is easy to assemble and has only three ingredients, yet looks great as part of a party platter or buffet

Make these simple charcoal tortillas to jazz up your standard Mexican dinner fare. They take just three ingredients and can be ready in 20 minutes

Make an easy, refreshing orange sorbet using just three ingredients. This simple, zesty dessert or palate cleanser is perfect after a rich meal

Three ingredients and two minutes is all you need to whip up this low-fat, low-calorie but high in protein frozen yogurt treat, which is ideal for eating after exercise or as a quick dessert

Create your own delicious homemade peanut butter with three ingredients and minimal fuss. Make your version as smooth or as crunchy as you like

This super simple, yet delicious, side dish has just three ingredients - perfect for no-fuss entertaining or with a laid-back Sunday roast

This classic homemade caramel sauce recipe uses only three ingredients. Drizzle around chocolate puddings or over your favourite ice cream

This delicious twist on a martini is made with just three ingredients and takes minutes to make. The bergamot oil in the Earl Grey gives a lovely citrus hit

Curing your own bacon takes just three ingredients and requires your time rather than effort. For the best-quality bacon, buy the best pork you can find

Step-by-step guide to making the perfect pancakes for Shrove Tuesday – or any night of the week

Make an easy vodka martini with our simple recipe for an elegant party tipple. Serve your cool cocktail with an olive or a twist of lemon peel