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.
How to make chocolate truffles
Homemade chocolate truffles are surprisingly easy to make and make a thoughtful festive gift. Try Paul A Young's recipe at home.
Three stunning ways to decorate your Christmas cake
Take a simple fruit cake and wow guests with one of these three easy ways to decorate it. There's a gingerbread house town, a bow or a snowflake scene.
Quick and easy cheese straws – video
Create a quick and easy canapé for your party, or spend some time in the kitchen with the little ones, and make these tasty cheese straws.
How to buy the best smoked salmon
CJ Jackson, CEO of The Seafood School at Billingsgate and Seafish UK ambassador, guides us through what to look out for when shopping for smoked salmon.
How to decorate a Christmas cake with cake lace
Transform your Christmas cake into a masterpiece of pure-white snowy finery with our easy-to-follow guide to making cake lace
How to make sugar paste ranunculus flowers
Learn how to make sugar paste flowers with cakemaker Kat Silverfield’s step-by-step guide. Once you've mastered the technique, use to decorate cakes.
10-step guide to the perfect cooked breakfast
Ever been served stewed mushrooms or cold eggs as an excuse for a fry-up? Learn how to make the ultimate English breakfast with our guide
How to make maple and bacon danish pastries
Learn how to make these maple and bacon Danish pastries with Florin Grama, Head Baker at Pophams Bakery, using this easy guide
How to make royal icing
Why buy royal icing when it’s this simple to make? Follow our easy step-by-step guide to find out how to make royal icing for your Christmas cake this year
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