Basic recipes

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

Learn a skill for life with our foolproof crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time – elaborate flip optional

Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry every time with our easy recipe. For best results, make sure the butter is cold

A great recipe for an electric breadmaker – or do it the traditional way

Make your own soured cream to spoon onto chilli, nachos and more. It's quick to make but needs to be left overnight to develop that creamy texture

Is Angela Nilsen's vanilla ice cream the smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream in history?

Make your own almond milk to use as a substitute for dairy milk. It's simple to make and tastes great in porridge, smoothies and hot drinks

Make your own delicious pesto sauce in just 15 minutes

This creamy, rich hummus is made using just five ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal veg or warm pitta breads

John Torode shares his secret to making a fragrant Thai curry - use this strong and aromatic homemade paste as a base

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

Try this easy no yeast recipe for pizza dough using just flour, baking powder, salt and oil. Recipe by Helen Hurrell, mum of BBC Good Food member Eleanor

Make a jam with British strawberries for the ultimate flavour

Make this tasty salsa in just 5 minutes with tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime, coriander and white wine vinegar

Go the extra mile for your fry up or bacon sandwich and make the nation's favourite condiment, brown sauce!

Make a classic mango chutney to serve alongside curries, with cheese or in sandwiches. It makes a great gift for family and friends, and you can freeze it too

This is the best version of this classic guacamole dip. The ingredients are kept to a minimum, so it's as fresh-tasting as possible.

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

Forget shop-bought and make your own homemade mayonnaise. It takes a little effort but it's well worth it to accompany your favourite dishes

Try these oven-roasted chips, far less fatty than their fried cousins

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

An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle that will impress family and friends. Make plenty as they're sure to be a hit

Choose your favourite filling for this easy sponge cake – we've opted for lemon curd and whipped cream, but you could have jam. Perfect for afternoon tea.

A real crowd pleaser that will have everyone feeling full. Worth every calorie.