Baking masterclass: Go bake to basics with Charlotte Ree
These classic techniques and bake-from-scratch tips will help build your confidence.
How-to
How to solve 11 common kitchen problems
There is no one better placed to answer these everyday questions than our own Mr Brain Food.
The secret to peeling the perfect boiled egg
How to stop your eggs looking pockmarked and homely.
What is labna and how do you make it?
Labna is yoghurt that's been strained to within an inch of its life. The thick and creamy Middle Eastern staple is very adaptable as these recipe ideas show.
DIY seasonings to make dinners a cinch
These simple spice mixes (and recipe ideas) are an easy way to spice up dinnertime.
How to eat well on a budget
Living on a budget? Here are some smart ways to stretch your money and still eat well.
How to make Singapore noodles
Some people claim that Singapore noodles aren't authentic. That's nonsense, of course. They are plenty authentic. They just aren't authentically from Singapore.
How to make Singapore noodles
Some people claim that Singapore noodles aren't authentic. That's nonsense, of course. They are plenty authentic. They just aren't authentically from Singapore.
10 tips to help you shape and grill burgers to perfection
What's so hard about shaping a beef patty and cooking it? More than you may think.
How to use preserved lemons
They're an Ottolenghi essential ingredient - but what do you do with the brined fruit?
Going green: why you should blanch and refresh vegetables
Boiling green vegetables quickly brings out both the flavour and the colour.
10 ways with chilli con carne
Once you've cooked up a batch of beef, chilli, beans and spice, here are 10 ways to pimp it up.
How to go #nowaste in the home kitchen
Tackling food waste is essential if we are to combat malnutrition and stem the effects of climate change.
One-bowl wonders: How to simplify your home baking (and clean up)
The one-bowl baker's tool kit plus tips for converting and simplifying recipes.
How to make perfect pommes dauphinoise aka dreamy creamy potato gratin
Tips, tricks and riffs on the cheesy, creamy French potato bake.
Five south-east Asian pantry heroes and how to use them at home
Jerry Mai and Palisa Anderson share their preferred brands for pantry staples.
Why one-tray wonders are the easy way to get dinner on the table, fast
Traybakes are ideal for improvising with whatever you have on hand. Follow these tips for an easy all-in-one dish.
Cheap tricks: Underloved meat cuts and how to cook them
Why we need to welcome thrifty cuts of meat back into the kitchen.
You don't need a lot of time to make great pickles
If you're looking at any decent vegetable and wondering whether it can be pickled, the answer is probably yes.
How to use frozen puff pastry, one of the best kitchen shortcuts
Choose butter, if you can, thaw the sheets in the fridge and other puff pastry tips.
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