In the kitchen

Roll up your sleeves, discover the absolute JOY of cooking.

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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How to make marshmallows

Follow our foolproof step-by-step guide for how to makje marshmallows then pimp them with flavours such as pistachio or bailey and coconut.

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How to prepare fresh crab

Getting all the fresh meat out of a crab can be a little tricky, but our step-by-step guide is here to walk you through it.

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How to make hot cross buns

Hot cross buns are the ultimate Easter treat and they’re easy to make at home. Make up a batch for Easter with our handy guide on how to make hot cross buns

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How to choose the right chocolate, melt it, pipe it, and make chocolate curls

This is your ultimate guide to chocolate, including how to choose it, melt it, pipe it and make pretty chocolate curls for decorating.

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The best pork cuts for pan frying, grilling and griddling

If you follow our guide here, to choose the right cuts of meat, pork is fabulous fast food, suited to quick cooking.

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How to make scotch eggs

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make perfect scotch eggs at home. They're great for a packed lunch or picnic and are easier to make thank you think.

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Gingerbread house recipe

Gingerbread houses are deceptively simple to make and are so creative. Make one as a centrepiece on a cake or on the festive table.

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How to make hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise sauce is a French recipe that is popularly known for its place in eggs benedict. Find out how to make it with our step-by-step guide.

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What to make with leftover roast meat

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Freezing meals – what can you freeze, and what not?

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How to make nougat

Nougat can be tricky, but with a little precision and patience it's easy enough to make. Find out how by following our step-by-step guide.

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How to roast poultry

Follow our step-by-step guide for advice on how to roast poultry: chicken, duck, goose, quail, guinea fowl, poussin and turkey.

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How to make soufflé

Soufflés can strike fear into the most accomplished cook, but follow our step-by-step guide and they’ll rise to the occasion every time.

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The best cuts for roasting beef and tips on how to cook it

Find out which are the the best cuts for roasting beef, including our tips and tricks for cooking it to perfection. Then have a go at one of these recipes!

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Freezing soup

Use our top tips on freezing homemade soups including how to portion, ideas for containers, storing soup in the freezer and seasoning frozen soup.

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How to French trim a rack of lamb

French trimming gives your meat a clean, professional and well-presented appearance. Learn how to master this technique with our guide.

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Star decoration instructions

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How to buy poultry and understand ethical eating terms

Understand the misleading phrases on packaging of the conditions a bird has been kept in with our guide to ethical eating and buying meat.

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How to make sourdough at home

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make sourdough: from the starter right through to the recipe itself including some handy FAQs.

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How to make chicken tikka masala

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How to make meat stock

Homemade meat stock is better than anything you can buy, won’t contain salt and is simple to make. Find out how with our step-by-step guide.

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The best pork cuts for slow cooking

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How to make seville orange marmalade

Toasted sourdough slathered in melted butter and homemade marmalade makes a dreamy breakfast. Follow our step-by-step guide to make it yourself.

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How to make a pork pie

Pork pie is a classic British meat pie which can vary in size and is usually eaten cold. Learn how to make it with our step-by-step guide.

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How to make choux pastry

Learn how to make choux pastry – the popular dough used for profiteroles and eclairs – by following our step-by-step guide.

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Make the most of… mussels

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Christmas cook’s guide: lifesaver tips

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How to skin peppers

Grilled peppers are a beautiful thing – the flesh becomes soft and charred with a slight smoky flavour. Learn how to char and skin them with our guide.

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How to make yorkshire puddings

A well-risen, golden and crisp Yorkshire pud is the holy grail of the Sunday roast. Follow our step-by-step technique for perfect yorkies every time.

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