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How to make mokatines
Mokatines are little cakes made of coffee buttercream and a light genoise sponge. Learn how to make them with our step-by-step guide.
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How to make the perfect rice
Feeling the frustration when it comes to rice? Fret not, these simple steps will ensure your rice is fluffy and perfectly cooked every time.
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How to prepare lemon grass stalks
Lemongrass is an incredibly fragrant spice used in Thai cooking, but can be a little daunting to prepare. But not with our step-by-step guide to help you!
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How to chop a shallot
Learn how to chop a shallot correctly with our step-by-step guide. It's a crucial knife skill that every home chef should master.
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How to make praline
Golden caramel and crunchy nuts combine in this gorgeous praline recipe. Find out how to make it with our step-by-step guide.
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How to fillet round fish
Learn the perfect technique for removing round fish fillets, such as mackerel, off the bone with this step by step guide.
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How to make a mini piping bag
Learn how to make your own piping bag at home with our step-by-step guide and start decorating your cakes and bakes like a pro.
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How to make the perfect omelette
It's a simple dish, but so easy to get wrong. Learn how to make a perfect omelette every time with our step-by-step guide.
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How to make palmiers
These simple palmiers can be filled with either savoury or sweet fillings and are the perfect pre or post-dinner nibble. Check out our easy guide here.
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How to make Spanish windetorte
Learn how to bake this Viennese dessert, a Spanish windetorte made from meringue and whipped cream, with our easy step-by-step guide.
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10 steps to a perfect shortcrust pastry case
Learn how to make perfect shortcrust pastry, plus tips on how to line a case, for perfect tarts and pies with our easy step-by-step guide.
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How to make sugared rose petals
Collect any rose petals you find and turn them into beautiful decorations for cakes and bakes with our step-by-step guide.
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How to peel and chop a tomato
Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to chop and peel a tomato to use in anything from summer salads to pasta sauces.
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How to strip a chicken carcass
Learn how to strip a chicken carcass with our easy step-by-step guide, then use it in casseroles, pies, soups or stir-fries.
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How to cook on a charcoal barbecue
It's getting hot in here! Learn how to fire up a charcoal barbecue with our step-by-step guide, including tips on how to use it for cooking.
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How to prepare fresh prawns
Whole prawns fresh from the shell taste so much better than ready cooked or peeled. Learn how to do it the expert way from food writer Rosie Ramsden.
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How to prepare a ripe mango
These tropical beauties can be fiddly to get the flesh from if you don't know how. Follow our easy guide for perfectly chopped mangos every time.
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How to make the perfect roast potatoes
Fluffy in the middle and crunchy on the outside. Rachel Allen takes us through her golden rules for perfect roast potatoes.
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How to make arlettes
Similar to a palmier, arlettes are a pastry filled with cinnamon sugar. Find out how to make them with Chetna Makan's step-by-step guide.
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How to make foolproof puff pastry
It's notoriously difficult... learn how to make puff pastry with our foolproof guide, including tips and tricks on how to fix any pastry disasters.
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How to make Mary Berry’s frosted walnut layer cake
Tackle this technical challenge and learn how to make Mary Berry's frosted walnut layer cake with this step-by-step guide.
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How to throw a stress-free dinner party
We've put together our top 10 tips on how to host a stress-free dinner party for friends and family. Fail to prepare and prepare to fail...
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How to prepare squid
Learn how to prepare squid by following out step-by-step guide and you'll be making your own calamari from scratch in no time.
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How to grease a bundt tin… The right way
There's nothing worse than turning your bundt tin over only to have the bottom half fall out and the top remain. Watch the video to stop this happening!
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How to make a chocolate hedgehog cake
This chocolatey, hedgehog-shaped cake is a hit at kids' birthday parties. Learn how to make this impressive bake with our step-by-step guide.
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The 10 golden rules of barbecuing
Consign chaotic back-garden grilling to history with these fail-safe tips from Tim and Nigel – the two grill-meisters behind the Blistering Barbecues book.
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