You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

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 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

Try this easy terrine for dessert, layered with ice cream, dark chocolate and marbled with a zingy raspberry purée. Prepare it ahead to wow your guests

Use sweet strawberries whilst they’re in season to make this fabulous homemade strawberry ice cream. It's perfect on its own or as an accompaniment summer desserts

A cross between banana bread and a drizzle cake, this easy banana loaf recipe is a quick bake that can be frozen. It's great for using up overripe bananas, too.

Make a batch of classic broccoli and stilton soup with the help of a soup maker. It's freezable so you can make ahead for busy days, or a packed lunch

Condensed milk is a magic ingredient when making no-churn ice cream - the end result will be creamy, smooth and not at all icy

Balance out the tang of blackcurrants with the sweetness of condensed milk and double cream in this no-churn ice cream. It makes a creamy, fruity pudding

Use a soup maker to make this easy, creamy mushroom soup. Chestnut or button mushrooms work well. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers

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

What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Serve up this creamy leek and potato soup on cold days when you want something warming and comforting. Made with a soup maker, it's good for lunch or supper

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

Blend this comforting and colourful carrot and coriander soup recipe in a soup maker. Serve straight away with crusty bread or freeze it

Enjoy this fruity soured cream cake with a cup of tea or serve as an impressive dessert. The blueberries will burst in your mouth as you bite into your slice

Use a soup maker to make this easy lentil soup with leek and carrot for lunch or supper. It's filling and nutritious, plus low in calories and fat

No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients - ideal for a dinner party

Make an easy no-churn ice cream with the help of double cream and condensed milk. Speculoos biscuits and biscuit spread provide the cinnamon-spiced flavour

This spectacular Christmas showstopper is covered in crunchy chocolate malt balls and makes for an enticing alternative pudding to end your festive feast

Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus

Enjoy a chocolate cake with a difference – layers of sponge and cool, creamy ice cream are topped off with a chocolate ganache drip and cookies

Indulge in a bowl of honey and lime ice cream for dessert. The sweetness of the honey pairs beautifully with tangy lime. Top with lime zest and raspberries

You don't have to own an ice-cream maker to enjoy a homemade, freezer friendly staple

Make the chocolate chip cookies for this decadent dessert using your air-fryer, then sandwich with a scoop of ice cream before serving

Whip up this easy cream cheese frosting for icing classic bakes like carrot cake, cinnamon buns, chocolate cake or cupcakes

Make this strawberry ripple ice cream for a divine summer dessert. It's so simple and easily adaptable, just be sure to use a soft-set jam, as solid versions won't work

Indulge in homemade chocolate ice cream as the dessert course on a vegan menu. It's dairy free, egg free and gluten free, but still tastes delicious

Make a batch of this warming butternut squash soup in a soup maker for an easy lunch or supper. The chilli gives it a nice kick