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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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A cheer for cherries
When home-grown cherries hit the shelves at the height of summer – now, that is – we’re all over these ruby beauties. Here's our round-up of varieties
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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 paella on the barbecue
Learn how to cook Catalan-style meat and seafood paella on the barbecue using Jen Bedloe's easy step-by-step guide. It's the perfect summer feast!
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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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The best lamb cuts for pan-frying, grilling and griddling
You might be surprised at the difference it can make. So, from kebabs to cutlets to a butterflied steak on the barbecue, find out what to pick at the butcher.
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How to bake blind
Baking blind involves pre-baking a pastry case, either partially or completely, before adding your filling. Ceramic or dried beans are usually poured into the pastry case, on top of a sheet of greaseproof paper, to prevent the pastry rising when it is in the oven.
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The one-hour dinner party menu
Our quick dinner party menu has three courses, and can be made in an hour. We've suggested vegetarian alternatives too, so you can adapt it.
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20 ways to make Christmas easier
We've asked a few of our favourite chefs and food experts to reveal their best tips for making Christmas easier, quicker, better – and more delicious.
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How to make a swiss roll
Swiss roll is an ingenious cake: it has the ‘ah’ factor yet it’s simply a light-as-air sponge rolled up with jam. Here's how to make and roll a...Swiss roll.
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How to make the perfect roast chicken
Follow these foolproof tips from Silvana Franco for roasting the perfect chicken and take your Sunday roast dinner game to a whole new level.
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Barbecuing fish and shellfish – how to
How to barbecue fish and shellfish? Simple top tips to get you the best results every time - from choosing the freshest fish to knowing when it's done.
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How to make roast tomato sauce
Cook like an Italian and learn how to knock up a batch of intensely flavoursome roasted tomato sauce, then use it to produce a variety of dishes.
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How to make bread
Nothing beats homemade bread and it’s a lot easier to make than you might think. Learn how to make a basic white loaf with our simple guide.
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All About Grappa
This firewater is actually a powerful 'digestivo' that complements bitter chocolate and coffee.
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How to get your kids to eat five a day
We should all be eating five portions of fruit and veg a day – but try telling that to the kids. Here are some ingenious tips to get your kids eating their five a day.
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How to have a healthy digestive system
Most of us have suffered from digestive discomfort at some stage, but this can be avoided by changing what – and how – we eat, says nutritionist Nell Nelson
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