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Baking Basics with Nicola Lamb: How to make perfect scones

Nicola Lamb, baking expert and author of SIFT, shares her essential tips for making scones from scratch.

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Baking Basics with Nicola Lamb: How to make perfect custard

Nicola Lamb, baking expert and author of SIFT, shares her essential tips for making custard from scratch.

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Baking Basics with Nicola Lamb: How to make perfect chocolate chip cookies

Nicola Lamb, baking expert and author of SIFT, shares her essential tips for creating the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

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Baking Basics with Nicola Lamb: How to make the perfect sponge cake

Nicola Lamb, baking expert and author of SIFT, shares her essential tips for creating the perfect sponge cake.

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How to make homemade pasta

This how to guide to making homemade pasta features step-by-step instructions and plenty of easy recipes.

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The Batch Lady: How to batch-cook, freeze and defrost your meals

In this extract from The Batch Lady Grab and Cook, Suzanne Mulholland shares tips on how to get the most out of your freezer.

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How to get the most out of your slow cooker: top tips from Nathan Anthony, Bored of Lunch

Nathan Anthony of Bored of Lunch gives us his top 6 tips about how to cook with and make the most of your slow cooker.

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Sohla El-Waylly on how to taste and season your food

In this extract from her cookbook Start Here, Sohla El-Waylly shares tips on how to hone your tastebuds and season your food to perfection.

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Emma Young on how to build the perfect Christmas cheeseboard

Learn how to create the perfect sharing platter this Christmas with Emma Young, author of The Cheese Wheel.

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Charlotte Stirling-Reed’s tips for family-friendly meal planning

Read an extract from How to Feed Your Family by Charlotte Stirling-Reed, featuring failsafe tips and recipe ideas for organising mealtimes.

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How to get the most out of your air fryer: top tips from Nathan Anthony of Bored of Lunch

Nathan Anthony of Bored of Lunch shares his top tips for making the most out of your air fryer.

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How to bake pizza with Bake with Jack

No-nonsense baker, Bake with Jack, shows us how to master pizza like a pro by sticking to two fundamental steps in the baking process.

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