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How to make a golden rose cake topper

Adorn your Christmas cake with a hand-made golden rose cake topper, made out of icing, using Juliet Sear's simple step-by-step guide.

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How to make a Christmas bauble cake

Follow Frances Quinn's easy step-by-step guide to creating a Christmas cake showstopper – it's a guaranteed way to impress your guests.

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Top 10 Christmas cost cutters

Celebrate without breaking the bank or spoiling the fun. Xanthe Clay has 10 tips in the run-up to the big day for Christmas cost cutters.

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Giant Twix tart video recipe

Turn your favourite childhood chocolate bar into a tempting dessert with this giant Twix tart.Want to make it yourself? Get the full recipe.

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Ricotta gnudi video recipe

This cheat's ricotta gnudi recipe takes less than half an hour to make, is wonderfully light and served with asparagus. Watch the video here

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How to make tuiles

Tuiles are an elegant way to finish off a dessert whilst adding a wonderful sweet crunch. Learn how to make them with our step-by-step guide.

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How to make sponges for a victoria sandwich

The traditional recipe for a victoria sandwich uses equal weights of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. Find out how to make this classic cake with our guide.

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How to make whipped cream

Learn how to whip cream, discover the different peak stages – soft, medium and firm – and find out how to use it with our step-by-step guide.

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How to roll a swiss roll

Master the technique to rolling a swiss roll with our step-by-step guide to make sure you achieve that fabulous swirl every time.

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How to make bagels

What sets homemade bagels apart from their ready-made counterparts is their irresistible chewy crust. Here's how to make bagels from scratch.

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Films and food: 12 recipes to match movies

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How to make tomato chutney

A good tomato chutney is magical with fresh bread and a hunk of cheese. Learn how to make tomato chutney with our step-by-step guide.

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How to make fruit curd

Learn how to make lemon curd with our step-by-step guide. Once you've mastered the technique, you can use it in numerous desserts.

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How to beat butter into brioche dough by hand

Making brioche is a tricky job if you don't have a stand mixer. Follow our step-by-step guide to beating butter into brioche dough by hand.

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Which flowers are edible?

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What is teppanyaki?

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How to prepare a lobster

Killing and preparing your own lobster might seem daunting but it is the best way to get the most flavour. Find out how with our step-by-step guide.

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How to plait a challah loaf video

Learn how to make your own plaited challah loaf by watching our easy-to-follow video. It makes a stunning centrepiece for breakfast option.

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How to sterilise jars

When making jam, chutney or any kind of preserve, it's always important to sterilise your jars first. Find out how with our easy-to-follow video.

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A St Paddy’s Day whiskey cocktail

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day - the patron saint of Ireland - every year on March 17th, with this craic-ing whiskey cocktail recipe, called a Lion's tail.

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How to make flower napkins

Make your dinner party table even more special with these pretty flower napkins. Watch the video and find out how to make them

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How to make home-style sushi

Learn how to make a Japanese-style midweek dinner with this simple guide to making sushi at home. It's very satisfying and best washed down with green tea!

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How to make Chinese chive pancakes

Learn how to make Chinese chive pancakes from Lizzie Mabbot's cookery book, Chinatown Kitchen, with this simple to follow guide.

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How to make crumpets video recipe

Is there anything better than a hot, buttered crumpet with a fresh cup of tea in the morning? Check out our full step-by-step guide to make them yourself.

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Can you learn to be a food writer?

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Do Seville oranges make the best marmalade?

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How to roll and tie a pork loin

Try this roll-and-tie method he next time you have roast pork – it's easy with our step-by-step guide and bound to impress!

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