Tips
The delicious food. team are experts in their field. Whether you need to know microwaving tips to save you money, how to make ingredients stretch further, or how to de-bone specific cuts of meat, treat our Tips section as an encyclopaedia of food knowledge at your fingertips.
A Christmas Day lunch menu and time plan
Have a hassle-free Christmas Day with our lunch menu for 8 people. It comes with a shopping list for all the ingredients and a time plan for the day
The best cheeses for your Christmas cheeseboard
Cheese and wine expert, Fiona Beckett, tells us what the best cheeses and wines are for a Christmas cheese board. See her expert tips here.
How to make your own Christmas crackers
Learn how to make your own Christmas crackers including ideas for the gift, decorations, a step-by-step guide on how to make them and 10 jokes to use, too!
A simple guide to pickling and fermenting
Find out how to pickle and ferment food with our simple guide. Plus, find out why fermented food is healthy and the tools you need to do it at home.
How to cook chestnuts
Learn how to roast chestnuts (no open fire necessary!) in this simple recipe from Debbie Major. Plus, how to boil chestnuts for purées or sweet pastes.
The 5 best Italian sauces for summer
When it comes to turning simple ingredients into a taste sensation, Italians know best. For coating pasta, topping bruschetta & more, these are the best summer sauces.
How to throw a ramen party
Learn how to throw a ramen party including how to serve it and recipes for the base stock, mix-and-match toppings and finishing touches.
How to make perfectly smooth caramel
Caramel can be a tricky thing to master. Here's how to make caramel - the key is to keep stirring to prevent it from crystallising and burning...
How to sharpen knives video
Sharp knives are a must for any serious home cook. Learn how to sharpen them at home with our easy-to-follow video.
How to make your own tonic water
Can you make homemade tonic water? Yes, yes you can, and we have a recipe. Here's how to make your own tonic water, to go with your favourite gin
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