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Our huge range of skills, how-tos and videos will help you feel more confident in the kitchen.

Here’s a few ideas to get you started. Find out how to joint a chickenhow to use up leftover ham, how to store cooked rice safely, and how to make the ultimate chilli con carne.

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8 of the best hot cross bun recipes

Find top tips for making perfect hot cross buns every time along with 8 of our very best homemade hot cross bun recipes.

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What to do with leftover rose harissa

This smokey, spicy red pepper paste has a gentle floral fragrance from added rose petals. Discover 5 moreish ways to finish off your leftover jar here.

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What to do with leftover lime leaves

How to use up leftover lime leaves or kaffir lime leaves. Massaman beef curry, Thai green chicken curry, pineapple with rum syrup and lime crème fraîche

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How to make homemade pizza from scratch: a complete guide

Learn how to make homemade pizza from scratch: our handy guide shows you how to make your own pizza dough and how to make pizza sauce.

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How to make fresh ricotta

Learn how to make fresh ricotta with Tom Aiken's step-by-step guide. It's easy to make once you know how and so versatile.

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How to make Paul Hollywood’s sourdough using the fold technique

Master the one and only Paul Hollywood's baking fold technique with this step-by-step guide on how to make sourdough loaf.

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How to layer a lasagne

Bolognese, pasta, white sauce = the perfect lasagne layers. Learn how to layer a lasagne with this quick and easy video tutorial.

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How to make elderflower cordial – and the best recipes to use it in

Learn how to make elderflower cordial at home then put it to work in one of our best-ever recipes using elderflower cordial.

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How to make (and decorate) chocolate Easter eggs

Find out how easy it is to make your own chocolate Easter egg with our step-by-step guide. Then discover 4 fabulous ways to decorate them!

In the garden

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How to find wild garlic

Discover how to forage for wild garlic, from when and where you'll find it to what it tastes like and how you can use it in the kitchen.

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What to do with leftover turkey

Discover how to use up leftover Christmas turkey and have a go at making one of these tasty recipes, including soups, stews and salads.

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Where to buy and how to cook game

Rising star chef Bryn Williams shares his trade secrets on where to buy game and how to cook it to perfection. Check out his simple guide.

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How to make gravy from scratch

No roast dinner is perfect without a jug of glossy, velvety gravy. Follow our guide to makign superb gravy – even if you’re a veggie!

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How to de-bone or butterfly a leg of lamb

Follow our step-by-step guide to de-boning (also called butterflying) a leg of lamb, and then have a go at these three great recipes.

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How to make pad Thai

Sweet, rich and nutty, there's a reason that Pad Thai is so popular. Find out how to make the perfect Pad Thai with our step-by-step guide.

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Make once, eat twice: Our best batch-cook recipes

Here, we've listed 10 brilliant batch-cook recipes so that you can make two meals in one! We've also got plenty of tips for leftover inspiration...

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How to make fresh pasta

Once you've mastered the art of making fresh pasta with our step-by-step guide, have a go at making your own tortellini or ravioli too.

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How to make coffee shop drinks at home

Has lockdown got you pining after your favourite coffee shop fix? Check out our beginner's guide on how to make the very best coffee at home.

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How to make granola in 5 easy steps

Learn how to make granola at home in just fice simple steps! Our recipe is healthier than store-bought varieties, with our step-by-step guide.

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Christmas cook’s guide: turkey

How do I know if my turkey is ready? What size turkey should I buy? We've got the answers to all your turkey dilemmas this Christmas...

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When can you freeze what? Our Christmas freezing tips

So many sauces, veg, pies and cakes can all be made in advance and frozen to make sure you're not rushing around like a headless turkey on Christmas day.

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How to make panettone

Learn how to make panettone with baker Richard Bertinet. The sweet, fragrant fruity bread is one of Italy's favourite Christmas treats for a reason.

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How to make a proper trifle

Add this trifle to your Christmas repertoire and you'll have guests coming back for more. Follow our step-by-step guide to find out how to make it.

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10 ways to decorate your Christmas cake

Get creative and turn a classic fruit cake into a showstopping centrepiece by decorating your cake with these edible Christmas cake decorations.

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How to flame a Christmas pudding

Lighting a Christmas pudding brings a touch of delight and drama to your table - here's a super-simple three step guide.

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13 best scone recipes

One thing us Brits take VERY seriously; making perfect scones. From cheesy varieties to the old classic recipe, discover our best scone recipes here.

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We’ve got 6 Dishoom recipes to keep you satisfied during lockdown

Set the table and bring out the fancy silverware because we've got 6 fabulous Dishoom recipes to bring a banging Bombay feast to your kitchen...

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How to make dumplings

Learning how to make your own dumplings at home is easier than you might think. Follow our dumplings guide for tips on how to make the dough and the filling

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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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