The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

Combine sticky toffee pudding sponge with a generous helping of chocolate chunks and chocolate sauce for the ultimate comforting dessert

One of our most requested recipes – puddings don't get any better than this

Think sponge pudding is for winter? Think again: here, we give it a tropical upgrade. Nothing screams summer like the flavours of passion fruit and lemon

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence

This classic, storecupboard white sauce is loaded with strong cheddar cheese – our easy recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Use to make macaroni or cauliflower cheese

Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It's sure to disappear in a flash

This dessert is pure magic, when the hot sugary mixture gets poured over the pudding batter, it'll sink to the bottom and create a puddle of runny caramel sauce

Learn how to make hollandaise sauce for eggs benedict or other brunch dishes. This classic creamy sauce takes just 10 minutes to whip up.

Try our recipe for a gorgeously creamy, yet low in fat rice pudding. Serve this comforting dessert with jam or fruit

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

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

Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too

Break through the spongey chocolate topping to reveal a puddle of sauce in this super-simple dessert with Irish cream liqueur

Our rich tomato pizza sauce is achieved by cooking it over a low heat until thickened and glossy. It's easy to make and is perfect for pizza night.

Serve tender chicken in a creamy wine sauce alongside rice or potatoes and your favourite veg – a perfect midweek meal for the whole family

Rustle up this simple chia seed pudding for breakfast or dessert. Chia seeds are rich in protein, antioxidants and omega 3, as well as many other nutrients

This sauce with flavours of soy, honey, garlic and ginger will become a staple with your favourite stir-fried vegetables, meat, fish and noodles. It's easy to make to add to a quick dinner

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Have this creamy rice pudding cooking in the oven while you make dinner and round off your meal with a comforting pud. Serve with jam for a feel-good treat

Whip up this simple peanut sauce recipe in just 10 minutes. Serve with chicken or vegetable skewers for a starter or party nibble. Kids love it too!

Learn how to make superb homemade BBQ sauce and wow your garden party guests with our easy recipe – it's incredibly moreish

Transform a stale loaf into a comforting bread and butter pudding. This traditional British dessert is layered with a rich vanilla custard, dried fruit and lemon zest

Make a tasty, healthy chocolate pudding in just five minutes. It's low-calorie and vegan, too, and the chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids

Perfect for a weekend treat, this rich vegan pudding comes complete with its own velvety sauce

Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish

This simple peppercorn sauce is packed with flavour and is a must-have when serving up steak. Red wine, double cream and stock make a rich, flavoursome condiment

Bake these easy Yorkshire puddings for a Sunday roast. Simply double or triple the quantities to serve more people – the method and cooking times remain the same