You can't beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best

Head to your spice rack to make this butter chicken curry, a dish that symbolises Indian food for millions of people all over the world

Master the art of how to make sourdough bread with our step-by-step recipe. Learn how to create a starter, levain and the loaf itself with our expert tips.

This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

Make this tasty healthy salsa in just 5 minutes with tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime, coriander and white wine vinegar. Serve with nachos and let everyone dig in

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It's simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

This recipe is part of Food Editor Barney's 'cooking with kids' series. Here, Barney and his daughter Maisie make chicken skewers with peanut sauce

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

Give the Sunday roast a new look with hasselback potatoes and smoky, charred seafood, all cooked in one pan. Serve with bread for mopping up the buttery juices

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

Enjoy this super-simple and super-speedy spaghetti supper, with garlic, parsley and bacon tossed through pasta. It's ideal on days when your fridge is bare

A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce – a Great British tradition with retro charm

This jam roly-poly is simple to make, comforting and sure to bring back memories of traditional school dinners

The ultimate grown-up comfort food, use leftover fruit bread or even croissants instead of the bread if you prefer

Serve this old-school style of quiche for lunch with a green salad. You can also add ham and chopped chives, if you like

These colourful, spiced sweet and sour pickled onions add piquancy to a ploughman’s, or a sharp finish to Mexican food - an ideal edible gift to make ahead and pop in a homemade hamper

Add a twist to an old fashioned and use elderflower cordial in place of the usual orange. It’s a sophisticated cocktail to add to a dinner party

Looking for a truly comforting dessert? Bake waffles in a rich, chocolatey custard, with salted caramel hiding underneath it!

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