Skills
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- Master classic techniques such as making the five French mother sauces, perfect shortcrust pastry or a really good stock.
- Challenge yourself with one of our cookery projects. Learn to prepare roti canai and udon noodles from scratch with expert-led guides or discover what makes caramelised white chocolate or burnt butter brilliant additions to your cooking.
- Browse our Best of the Best series, where we take a deep dive into a classic recipe, examining how to make the ultimate version of lasagne, carrot cake, fish pie and more.
- Learn how to use up a whopping 250+ different leftovers – from blue cheese to the remnants of a roast chicken.
- Let’s get started: search for the technique you’re looking to tackle and discover our skills guides.
Should you use strong flour or plain flour when making bread? We investigate…
If you’re making a basic loaf, most recipes tell you to use strong bread flour. But does it make much difference if you use plain flour instead?
How to make ice cream
Once you've learned how to make ice cream with our simple vanilla recipe, you can adapt it to make numerous flavours. Find out how with our simple guide.
Masterclass: How to cook Thai food
Kay Plunkett-Hogge explains how to master the pillars of Thai cuisine. Find tips on how to make a proper green curry paste, the art of stir-frying and more.
How to make the fluffiest mashed potato
Find everything you need to know about how to achieve fluffy mashed potato, including ways with leftover mash and lots of tasty recipes, too!
How to make perfectly smooth caramel
Caramel can be a tricky thing to master. Here's how to make caramel - the key is to keep stirring to prevent it from crystallising and burning...
How to sharpen knives video
Sharp knives are a must for any serious home cook. Learn how to sharpen them at home with our easy-to-follow video.
How to segment citrus fruit
Learn how to segment citrus fruit with our step-by-step guide. You’ll need a juicy fruit such as an orange or grapefruit, a sharp knife and a bowl.
Perfect roast potatoes for Christmas
Searching for perfect roast potatoes this Christmas? Look no further, you'll find the fluffiest potatoes with the crispiest edges right here.
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 cook the perfect steak
Want to cook the perfect steak? 'course you do! Chef Jason Atherton walks us through different cuts, from rump steak to chuck steak - and shows us how to cook it perfectly
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