Sauces

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

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

This version of Marmite is so versatile; you can slather it on toast, use it to flavour broths and gravy, and even toss your roast potatoes in it

This ketchup has a thin consistency similar to Worcestershire sauce and can be used in the same way to add depth of flavour to stews, casseroles or any savoury dish. Try adding it to baked beans

Gorgeous with cold cuts and the cheeseboard, or as a homemade gift

This recipe makes a base curry sauce, which you can use to make other curries such as prawn masala and aloo gosht (see below for the recipes). Store leftovers in the freezer