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 chicken, how to use up leftover ham, how to store cooked rice safely, and how to make the ultimate chilli con carne.
How to make elderflower cordial and the best recipes to use it in
Learn how to make elderflower cordial at home and be inspired by our best recipes using elderflower cordial, including cakes and cocktails.
“My Christmas nightmare? Cooking in someone else’s kitchen”
According to food writer Claire Ruston, the most stressful thing about Christmas is cooking in someone else's kitchen. What a nightmare!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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