Quick and easy orange jam
Homemade jam makes a great gift for family or friends.
Olive oil bearnaise
This delicious bearnaise is the perfect accompaniment to steak and fries. Traditionally made with butter, using olive oil replaces saturated fat with healthier mono-unsaturated fats and it tastes just as good.
Hollandaise sauce
Makes about 1 cup. Unsalted butter is preferable because it allows the cook to control the level of salt in the sauce. Note
Classic tomato pizza sauce
Rich tomato sauce is a great source of licopene – a powerful antioxidant which protects against free radicals.
Sweet chilli sauce
It’s very satisfying to make your own condiments when the necessary fresh ingredients are cheap. Use in stir-fries, marinades, as a dipping sauce, on burgers or to spice up homemade dips.
Rhubarb and strawberry jam
Beat the Christmas rush with Alexa Johnston’s delicious make-ahead gifts.
