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Who wouldn’t love to feel more confident in the kitchen? Learn step-by-step cooking skills from our how-to videos (including how to make the perfect vegan curry and how use up leftover chicken in an indulgent pasta bake...), find answers in our Cook’s dictionary which takes you through an A to Z of ingredients and techniques. And find yourself, or a friend, a great cookery school to try.
How to make the ultimate chilli con carne
Learn how to make a wonderful no-fail chilli con carne with expert advice and tips from Donal Skehan.
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.
Dove Christmas tree decorations – video
Adorn your Christmas tree with these pretty iced gingerbread dove biscuits. A great recipe to make with children to get in the festive spirit.
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 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.
Cookery school review: Paul, Covent Garden
Deputy editor Susan Low tests and reviews the Daily Artisan Bread cookery course at Paul cookery school in West London. See what she thinks....
Cookery school review: Philleigh Way Cookery School
Phoebe Stone tests and reviews the Better Barbecueing cookery course at Philleigh Way Cookery School in Cornwall. Find out what she thought.
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