Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate ganache cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

The perfect party cake, a Victoria sponge is a traditional bake everyone will love. Makes an easy wedding cake, too

Barney guides you through a step-by-step guide to making a mushroom risotto - you might even find it relaxing!

Traditionally, Sephardi charoset is made to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. The dessert wine, sweet dates and fragrant cinnamon give it a festive feel

Learn how to make ice cream from scratch. Angela Nilsen's recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream recipe will give you a beautifully smooth and creamy result.

Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red chicken curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.

Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar – try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

Even a novice cook can master the art of perfect pizza with our step-by-step guide. This homemade pizza recipe features a simple pizza dough and toppings.

Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat

Transform boxty (Irish pancakes) into blinis topped with smoked trout. Ireland meets Eastern Europe by way of Scandinavia – a perfect mash-up for Eurovision!

Make our healthy chicken and hummus salad bowl for a delicious budget lunch option. It can be thrown together in just 10 minutes and delivers three of your 5-a-day

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

Follow our easy recipe for perfect poached eggs with a runny yolk and firm white, ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a finishing touch for another dish.

Achieve the perfect hot cross buns with master baker, Paul Hollywood's ultimate guide to baking and decorating these delicately spiced, fruity Easter treats.

Every home cook needs a good béchamel in their repertoire – our step-by-step guide to this pasta sauce will teach you how to make a roux and keep your sauce lump-free

Make your own milk kefir with our easy-to-follow recipe. This tangy fermented dairy drink is similar to yogurt and packed with beneficial probiotic bacteria

Oven-cook or air-fry your favourite soft cheese until gooey for this last-minute crowd-pleaser. An easy recipe for a dinner party or when entertaining at Christmas

Forget the faff of ice cream makers and custard – this fudgy chocolate ice cream not only tastes divine, it's easy to make at home too

Put your feet up and enjoy these moreish gingerbread cookies with a cuppa, made with aromatic cloves, ginger, cinnamon and rich black treacle

Cheap cuts like goat and mutton require slow-cooking in strong spices to tenderise - this one-pot is a taste sensation

Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It's then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce

Learn how to make super-crispy air-fried chips with our easy recipe. Air-frying means you'll use less oil than deep-frying, so it's a healthier alternative.

Create irresistibly crispy potatoes in your air fryer. Fluffy on the inside and golden on the outside, these air-fried roasties are perfect for a Sunday roast dinner.

Enjoy a British regional hero. Hailing from the Roman city of Bath, the buns are best served with jam and cream – and a pot of tea, of course

Bake beef brisket until meltingly tender in a sweet, smoky sauce, with a gentle chilli kick - serve in warm wraps or on baked potatoes

Get three of your 5-a-day with a bowl of this healthy, low-fat cabbage soup. It's delicious on its own or served with a hunk of crusty, buttered bread

Dark and sticky caramel, sweet apples and crisp pastry combine to make this heavenly French dessert. And with Raymond Blanc's recipe, you can make it perfectly every time

Master the art of cooking the perfect sirloin steak for truly tender meat and you'll never look back. Serve with chunky chips and salad for a weekend treat