Garlic and rosemary focaccia

Focaccia is my favourite type of Italian bread. I's not too hard to make and you can take it in loads of different directions by changing the toppings. I've gone for good old garlic and rosemary here but you could try combos like cherry tomatoes and basil or three cheese. Just keep it light and you'll be onto a winner.

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Meatballs and pasta

Meatballs are fantastic! They're perfect like this, with a one-minute homemade tomato sauce and spaghetti, but you could also try them with rice, mashed potatoes, polenta or simple chunks of fresh crusty bread.

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Lemon butter biscuits

These lovely light biscuits are really easy to make and taste delicious.

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Barbecued burgers

It’s always worth making your own burger as then you can control exactly what goes into it. These ones can be cooked on the barbie or on a griddle so are great all year round.

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Sausage rolls

Once you’ve had a home-made sausage roll, you’ll never want to eat a shop-bought one again.

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Pizza margherita with different toppings

When it comes to topping a pizza, the only thing you need to remember is: less is more. Keep your combinations simple and don’t overload it with toppings.

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Basic pizza dough

Pizza is probably one of the most famous dishes in the whole world. This is a really simple method for making your own pizza dough.

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Basic bread

You can’t beat the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen! Baking your own loaf is such a rewarding, therapeutic, tactile thing and you'll be so proud of yourself once you've cracked it.

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