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50 food activities to do at home

Our ultimate list of food activities to do at home – including baking projects, brain teasers and science experiments – will keep you busy at home.

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US to UK cups to grams conversion guide

Use our cups to grams conversion guide if you're cooking from an American recipe and need to convert measurements i.e. cups of flour or sticks of butter

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Should you use strong flour or plain flour when making bread? We investigate…

If you’re making a basic loaf, most recipes tell you to use strong bread flour. But does it make much difference if you use plain flour instead?

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4 ways to help feed NHS workers during the Coronavirus pandemic

These fundraising projects are making sure NHS heroes fighting the Coronavirus outbreak aren't working on an empty stomach. Find out how you can help.

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How to make ice cream

Once you've learned how to make ice cream with our simple vanilla recipe, you can adapt it to make numerous flavours. Find out how with our simple guide.

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How to help your community during the Coronavirus outbreak

There are small, worthwhile ways that you can help your community during coronavirus: whether that’s baking for neighbours, delivering supplies...

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How to make flavoured butters

Flavoured butters have the power to turn a simple dish or snack into something totally new and exciting. And the good news is they're really simple to make.

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How to host a virtual wine-tasting with friends

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How to make soup from any ingredients: a foolproof guide

How to make soup: learn these golden rules for transforming veg, stock and other storecupboard staples into satisfying soup.

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The ultimate fridge and freezer guide: everything you need to know

What temperature should they be set to? What gets stored where? Discover our handy fridge and freezer guide to help you keep your food at its best.

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Best-before and use-by dates: A sensible guide to food labelling

The rules of food labelling are changin and so Clare Finney wraps up the latest advice on best-before and use-by dates to help you avoid food waste

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The best foodie podcasts to listen to during self-isolation

We're delving deep into our archives to bring you some of our favourite foodie podcasts to keep your mind and ears occupied while you're stuck indoors.

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Which lamb is best for slow cooking? Discover our ultimate guide

Which lamb is best for slow cooking? Find out which cuts will benefit from a good old stew - and see our guides to roasting and griddling, too.

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The store cupboard essentials every student should have

Heading off to university? Stock your cupboards with these essential ingredients to keep cooking cost-effective and easy.

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How to make perfect pancakes

Need to learn how to make pancakes? Follow our easy step-by-step recipe guide for basic crêpe-style pancakes – plus extra tips and tricks.

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How to make cakes from vegetables

Carrot cake is not the only vegetable cake! Here's our round-up of cakes you can make with parsnips, beetroot and more...

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How to make the fluffiest mashed potato

Find everything you need to know about how to achieve fluffy mashed potato, including ways with leftover mash and lots of tasty recipes, too! 

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The ultimate party game: how to make a choux box roulette

These creamy choc-filled buns look innocent - but three are spiked with chilli. Serve them to guests to see who gets the treat and who gets the heat... 

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6 easy Christmas styling ideas from Instagram

We've scoured Instagram to find new ideas for festive crafts and decorations. Read on for Christmas wrapping, table styling and decoration inspiration...

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How to create a beautiful Christmas table

We’ve designed six distinctive festive looks to inspire you when you decorate your Christmas table – mix, match and make them your own.

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How to make a beautiful Christmas wreath

If the bog-standard holly, laurel or ivy number isn’t for you, get creative and learn how to make a Christmas wreath, festooned with edible ingredients.

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How to create the ultimate Christmas buffet

From centrepiece mains to spectacular desserts, we show you how to create the ultimate Christmas buffet along with plenty of recipes to impress.

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Vegan curry video

A comforting vegan curry is packed full of goodness and perfect for a weeknight meal. It's ready in 45 minutes and the leftovers are great the next day.

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8 chocolate mousse ideas for a dinner party

We've picked out our favourite chocolate mousses for a dinner party, each a bit different, but all with a marvellous mousse texture.

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How to assemble a charcuterie board

Founder of the British Charcuterie Awards Henrietta Green explains how to assemble a charcuterie board : the simplest starter of party spread.

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Which cuts of meat cook quickly?

If time isn't on your side, but you still want to put a protein-filled meal on the table, then here's our guide to quick-cook cuts of meat

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The 20 cooking tips students shouldn’t leave home without

Here's a list of really handy cooking tips for students that will serve them well in their student digs! From go-to recipes, to money-saving tips

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How to make a snowman Christmas cake

If you're looking for a snowman Christmas cake, you'll love this one made with icy blue marbled icing, a few snowflake decorations and homemade snowmen

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A Christmas Day lunch menu and time plan

Have a hassle-free Christmas Day with our lunch menu for 8 people. It comes with a shopping list for all the ingredients and a time plan for the day

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