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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 chicken, how 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 rich pork pâté
This rich pork paté recipe is a cinch to make and cooks in a Kilner jar, which looks good and is easy to serve. Find out how with our simple guide.
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How to make panettone
Learn about the history of the Christmas cake, how the Italians make it, where to buy moulds, how to gift-wrap for Christmas and how to eat panettone.
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How to make a mistletoe and roses Christmas cake
Decorate your Christmas cake this year with gorgeous sugar paste mistletoe and roses by following our easy step-by-step guide.
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How to roast grouse
Grouse is a very lean meat with a fantastic flavour. Learn how to cook this game bird by following our step-by-step guide.
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How to make a crystallised fruit and berries Christmas cake
Sometimes we think the old fashioned Christmas cake decorations are the best! Follow our step-by-step guide to making crystallised fruits and berries.
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How to make harissa paste
This Moroccan chilli paste is used to add flavour to tagines and stews or as a condiment. Learn how to make harissa with our simple guide.
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The ultimate guide to beef
Our easy-to-follow guide to beef explains about different cuts of beef, what they taste like as well as what to look for when you buy.
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How to make a holly and ribbon Christmas cake
Turn your Christmas cake into a festive centrepiece with our step-by-step guide to making a ribbon and holly out of sugar paste.
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How to make beef carpaccio
Beef carpaccio is a wonderful dish to serve as a sharing plate or a starter and is easy to prepare with this step-by-step guide.
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How to make a Christmas roulade
Crowd-pleasing, indulgent and easy to make, roulades always make a crowd-pleasing showstopper. Follow our simple guide to find out how to make one.
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How to make carrot cake
The delicious. food team went through a rigorous testing process to create the perfect carrot cake recipe. And here it is – the step-by-step guide.
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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 make rice
Cooking rice correctly is a culinary trick worth learning and it's a lot easier than you think. Here are our tips for how to cook rice to perfection.
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A short history of panettone
Learn about the history of panettone, discover how the Italians make it, our take on the original and where to buy a panettone mould.
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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 a perfect meringue
Grab your electric hand mixer! Learn how to make crispy-on-the-outside but chewy-in-the-inside meringues in just four easy steps.
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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 jam doughnuts
This strawberry jam-filled, sugar-coated treat has timeless appeal. Learn how to make jam doughnuts with our step-by-step guide.
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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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