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.
Barbecuing hot tips
When you’re cooking on coals, even before you decide what food to grill, you need to get the barbecuing basics in order: good quality fuel, a foolproof lighting method and a bit of nouse when it comes to controlling the temperature.
15 thrifty ways to spend less on food and fuel
With bills and prices rising at an alarming rate, many people are asking: how can we shop and cook well on a budget? We share our tried-and-tested tips.
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.
Why we need to learn to love bitter food
There’s a genetic reason why some people hate bitter foods, but there’s also growing evidence to show the benefits for your health.
How to build a wood-fired pizza oven
Our step-by-step instructions on how to build a pizza oven in your own back garden using items from your local DIY shop or, better still, picked up for free.
Top tips for throwing a street party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign with a Jubilee street party. We've got all the planning tips and street party recipes you need.
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!
How to temper chocolate
Learn how to temper chocolate using a bain marie with our step-by-step guide, so that you can achieve a gorgeously glossy finish every time.
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