In the kitchen
Roll up your sleeves, discover the absolute JOY of cooking.
Our huge range of skills, how-tos and videos will help you feel more confident in the kitchen.
Here’s a few ideas to get you started. Find out how to joint a chicken, how to use up leftover ham, how to store cooked rice safely, and how to make the ultimate chilli con carne.
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
How to make marzipan
Marzipan is a festive must-have and homemade is so much better than shop-bought stuff. Give it a go with our easy-to-follow guide.
How to make salt-baked lamb
Make salt-baked lamb in this step-by-step by chef Florence Knight. She says: "The salt dough crust traps the juices, producing the most succulent meat"
How to flip a tortilla
Turning tortillas can be tricky, but this step-by-step method works. Just remember to use a non-stick pan and be confident and flip in one movement.
How to make a genoise sponge
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make a perfect, light and airy genoise (or genoese) sponge cake – a French patisserie classic.
How to skin and pin bone fresh salmon
Follow these four simple steps to prepare a whole salmon fillet which will ensure a neat finish with minimal flesh waste.
How to make proper Spanish croquetas
Learn how to make proper Spanish croquetas, with top London chef Jose Pizarro, then serve them at a tapas party with a cool glass of manzanilla.
How to make pistachio rose bostocks
Learn how to make these pretty pistachio rose bostocks with James Clarke's, pastry chef at Dominique Ansel Bakery, step-by-step guide.
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