1. No hidden ingredients
When you make it from scratch, you know exactly what’s gone into it. This crusty white bread includes just five ingredients that you’re likely to already have in your pantry.
2. Saves money
Premade food comes with a premium price, so consider making your own basics, such as this spice rub, to save on the expensive supermarket options.
3. Best ingredients
By going DIY you can include the very best ingredients. Take this basil pesto for example, which is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan and the finest olive oil you can lay your hands on.
4. Cook in bulk
Rather than buying one jar at a time, by making your own tomato sauce you can stock the pantry or freezer with enough to see you through the depths of winter.
5. Better for you
Start the day the right way with this banana smoothie, where you can control just how much sweetener, the type of liquid and if you’d like to up the nutritional value with the add ins that suit you.
6. Cuts down on waste
Even a great cook can produce plenty of landfill from discarded packaging. By contrast, this DIY potato gnocchi won’t add more waste to your wheelie bin.
7. Custom made for you
Whether you prefer your Thai chilli sauce extra spicy, or your granola without nuts, by making these dishes from scratch you can custom them to suit you.
8. Use up a glut
Make the most of seasonal abundance by transforming the best produce, like vibrant apricots, into this sensational jam.
9. Embrace forgotten skills
Discover the age-old pleasure of making food from scratch, like this homemade frozen yoghurt that is perfect to make with your own EasiYo yoghurt.
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