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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 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.
The 10 golden rules of barbecuing
Consign chaotic back-garden grilling to history with these fail-safe tips from Tim and Nigel – the two grill-meisters behind the Blistering Barbecues book.
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!
How to make a strawberry frangipane tart
Chef Ruth Rogers shows us how to make this impressive strawberry frangipane tart – perfect to serve at your next dinner party or family gathering.
How to make compote
Make the most of the ripe, soft fruits that abound in the summer and early autumn by preserving them in a compote with this simple guide (plus recipes).
How to decorate a Christmas cake
Once you’ve made your Christmas cake, it’s time for the fun part – decorating! Learn how to ice and decorate one with our step-by-step guide.
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