Sauces

Tangy rhubarb with sweet dried figs get a kick of heat from English mustard and seeds in this great accompaniment for a weekend cheeseboard

A versatile marinade that adds depths of flavour to whichever meat you choose to barbecue, while also tenderising the flesh. Balsamic adds tang and gives a gorgeous caramelised finish

A get-ahead gravy that can be served with all kinds of roasts, including vegan ones. Use an insulated jug or Thermos to keep the gravy hot during your meal

An easy all-purpose homemade sauce that can be used either as a glaze towards the end of cooking, or as a relish. It’s great on hot dogs or with barbecued chicken

Golden ale adds a mellow note to gravy made from the rich turkey roasting juices; use cider instead of ale if you prefer

First developed during the second world war when tomatoes were in short supply, banana ketchup is a classic condiment in Filipino kitchens

A wonderful accompaniment to summer salads and sandwiches

It might seem like a lot of faff to make your own brown sauce, but this is well worth it, and makes a wonderful accompaniment to sausage rolls