These homemade takes on supermarket store staples are as easy to make as they are delicious. scratch1RicottaFresh ricotta beats the stuff from a plastic container any day of the week, but it can be hard to find in the store. scratch2Red wine vinegarDon’t let an open bottle of red wine go to waste just because you don’t plan on finishing it. Turn it into your own 'artisanal' vinegar instead. scratch3Graham crackersYou hardly ever see homemade graham crackers, but they’re really not that hard to make from scratch. scratch4Vanilla extract scratch5Barbecue sauceYou customise your special burger recipe, so why not make a barbecue sauce that’s also tailored to your own tastes? scratch6BreadsticksLoved by kids and adults alike, these crispy crunchy crackers only require five ingredients - one of which is water! scratch7YoghurtYou can buy inexpensive yoghurt-making machines in most kitchen stores, but all you really need is a pot and a heat source. scratch8Hot fudgeThere’s nothing better than rich, molten chocolate spooned over ice cream, but most store-bought hot fudge is heavy on the high-fructose corn syrup and skimpy on actual choc scratch9Butterscotch sauceThis glossy, buttery sauce is delicious spooned over vanilla ice cream or caramelised bananas. scratch10Hot sauceLove spicy food? It might be worth it to make a batch of this super-hot condiment. scratch11Cured salmonReally great cured salmon can go for £15 a pound or more, so why not make it yourself? scratch12Tartar sauce This classic accompaniment to fish isn’t only found in the condiment aisle.