In the kitchen
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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.
How to make witch’s broomsticks for Halloween
Looking for Halloween party food ideas? Watch how these simple savoury biscuit broomsticks, flavoured with cheese and Marmite, are made.
How to make a spiced snowflake Christmas cake
Juliet Sear explains how to create this head-turning Christmas cake, decorated in gingerbread biscuits, with an easy-to-follow guide.
How to make mokatines
Mokatines are little cakes made of coffee buttercream and a light genoise sponge. Learn how to make them with our step-by-step guide.
How to prepare lemon grass stalks
Learn how to prepare lemongrass, an incredibly fragrant ingredient often used in Thai cooking, with our step-by-step illustrated guide.
How to chop a shallot
Learn how to chop a shallot correctly with our step-by-step guide. It's a crucial knife skill that every home chef should master.
How to make praline
Golden caramel and crunchy nuts combine in this gorgeous praline recipe. Find out how to make it with our step-by-step guide.
How to fillet round fish
Learn the perfect technique for removing round fish fillets, such as mackerel, off the bone with this step by step guide.
What to do with leftover rosemary
This herb can transform a variety of dishes, from breads to lamb, it brings a punchy and unique flavour. Find out how to use up leftover rosemary.
What to do with leftover walnuts
Discover how to use up leftover walnuts with one of these tasty recipes. Include in a pesto, crumble or salad for a wonderful crunch.
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