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How to make salad dressings
Creating a good salad dressing is a complex business: which oil to use for which salad, and what kind of vinegar? Our guide will smooth things out.
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How to joint a chicken into 8 pieces video
Follow our easy-to-follow video to find out how to joint a chicken and portion it into 8 pieces: 2 thigh, 2 drumsticks, 2 breasts and 2 wings.
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How to line and blind bake a tart tin video
Learn how to roll, line, repair and blind-bake a pastry case ready for filling, while discovering some handy tips and foolproof know-how.
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How to make perfect meringues video
Our easy-to-follow video shows you how to whisk up perfect, glossy meringues for large and small pavlovas, including some expert tips from the delicious. team.
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How to butterfly and bone a leg of lamb video
A quick and easy way to butterfly and bone a leg of lamb, ready for stuffing, roasting or barbecuing. Check out our full step-by-step guide too.
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Eric Lanlard’s video guide to show-stopping cakes
Inspired by the Royal Wedding, Eric Lanlard shares his hints and tips on how to bake show-stopping cakes. Watch the video to find out how to turn your baking up a notch.
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How to make cinnamon rolls
Cinnamon rolls are great partnered with a morning coffee and ideal for sharing. Have a go at making these Scandinavian treats with our simple guide.
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How to poach an egg
A perfectly poached egg with a soft white and oozing, golden yolk is the real test of a good cook. Here's how to poach an egg, with our tips for success.
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How to slice a plain sponge horizontally
A reel of strong thread is the key to success when it comes to cutting cake sponges into neat, professional-looking layers. Follow our guide to find out how
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How to prepare a globe artichoke
With our step-by-step guide to preparing a globe artichoke you'll be enjoying this beautiful and delicious veg in no time.
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How to make sure your turkey is cooked
Even confident cooks worry about getting the turkey roasting time just right – no need with this advice from the delicious. test kitchen
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How to make preserved lemons
Preserved lemons are so easy to make at home. Here's our method, and recipes to try
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How to make paella on the barbecue
Learn how to cook Catalan-style meat and seafood paella on the barbecue using Jen Bedloe's easy step-by-step guide. It's the perfect summer feast!
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Homemade chocolate Easter eggs
Make your own beautiful homemade Easter eggs using white and dark chocolate. All you need are a few bits of kit, a couple of key techniques...
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Eric Lanlard’s éclair-making tips
Eric's tips for foolproof eclairs flow thick and fast, just like the crème patissière. Here are some golden secrets we managed to snatch.
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The best lamb cuts for pan-frying, grilling and griddling
You might be surprised at the difference it can make. So, from kebabs to cutlets to a butterflied steak on the barbecue, find out what to pick at the butcher.
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20 ways to make Christmas easier
We've asked a few of our favourite chefs and food experts to reveal their best tips for making Christmas easier, quicker, better – and more delicious.
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How to make a swiss roll
Swiss roll is an ingenious cake: it has the ‘ah’ factor yet it’s simply a light-as-air sponge rolled up with jam. Here's how to make and roll a...Swiss roll.
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How to make the perfect roast chicken
Follow these foolproof tips from Silvana Franco for roasting the perfect chicken and take your Sunday roast dinner game to a whole new level.
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Barbecuing fish and shellfish – how to
How to barbecue fish and shellfish? Simple top tips to get you the best results every time - from choosing the freshest fish to knowing when it's done.
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How to make roast tomato sauce
Cook like an Italian and learn how to knock up a batch of intensely flavoursome roasted tomato sauce, then use it to produce a variety of dishes.
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How to make bread
Nothing beats homemade bread and it’s a lot easier to make than you might think. Learn how to make a basic white loaf with our simple guide.
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Marinades and rubs for meat
Transform a quick-cooking cut of pork, lamb or beef into a tasty supper by using these ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ methods of flavouring meat.
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A guide to cooking with oils
With the range of oils now available, it can be hard to know which to use for what. Here’s our simple guide to cooking with oils.
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