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.
How to make arlettes
Similar to a palmier, arlettes are a pastry filled with cinnamon sugar. Find out how to make them with Chetna Makan's step-by-step guide.
How to make foolproof puff pastry
It's notoriously difficult... learn how to make puff pastry with our foolproof guide, including tips and tricks on how to fix any pastry disasters.
How to make Mary Berry’s frosted walnut layer cake
Tackle this technical challenge and learn how to make Mary Berry's frosted walnut layer cake with this step-by-step guide.
How to prepare squid
Learn how to prepare squid by following out step-by-step guide and you'll be making your own calamari from scratch in no time.
How to grease a bundt tin… The right way
There's nothing worse than turning your bundt tin over only to have the bottom half fall out and the top remain. Watch the video to stop this happening!
How to make a chocolate hedgehog cake
This chocolatey, hedgehog-shaped cake is a hit at kids' birthday parties. Learn how to make this impressive bake with our step-by-step guide.
How to make jam
Enjoy succulent summer fruits, like strawberries and raspberries, all year long by preserving them as jam with our step-by-step guide.
How to make naan
Learn how to make your own naan at home with this step-by-step guide from chef Cyrus Todiwala, OBE. It's a must with any curry!
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