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How to prepare a ripe mango
These tropical beauties can be fiddly to get the flesh from if you don't know how. Follow our easy guide for perfectly chopped mangos every time.
How to make arlettes
Similar to a palmier, arlettes are a pastry filled with cinnamon sugar. Find out how to make them with Chetna Makan's step-by-step guide.
How to make foolproof puff pastry
It's notoriously difficult... learn how to make puff pastry with our foolproof guide, including tips and tricks on how to fix any pastry disasters.
How to make Mary Berry’s frosted walnut layer cake
Tackle this technical challenge and learn how to make Mary Berry's frosted walnut layer cake with this step-by-step guide.
How to throw a stress-free dinner party
We've put together our top 10 tips on how to host a stress-free dinner party for friends and family. Fail to prepare and prepare to fail...
How to prepare squid
Learn how to prepare squid by following out step-by-step guide and you'll be making your own calamari from scratch in no time.
How to grease a bundt tin… The right way
There's nothing worse than turning your bundt tin over only to have the bottom half fall out and the top remain. Watch the video to stop this happening!
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