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Top 5 Baking Books for Beginners

Even confident cooks can feel daunted when it comes to baking – a trusted guide is needed in this area of cooking more than any other. Here is our selection of perfect books for novice bakers. They’ll all have you turning out showstoppers in no time.

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Getting to know James Morton

Everyone remembers James Morton from 2012’s Great British Bake Off. The tank top, the witty repartee and, above all, the exceptional baking talent. We wanted a chance to get to know the dashing Mr Morton a little better, so here are his foodie essentials.

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Shaping bread dough for tins

James Morton demonstrates how to shape bread dough for tins, in a handy step-by-step visual guide. Learn this simple technique and use it to make James’ everyday wholemeal bread.

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Jamie Oliver lifts the lid on Save with Jamie

Jamie Oliver’s new cookery book, Save with Jamie, is packed with simple, nutritious, cost-effective recipes. In this video interview, he tells us what we can expect from the book and why he wrote it.

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The Spanish Revolutionary: introducing Omar Allibhoy

Watch award-winning chef Omar Allibhoy talk about his fantastic debut book, Tapas Revolution, and learn how to bring the flavours of Spain into your own kitchen. 

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Watch Shelina make Seabass with Coriander and Chilli

In a fantastic video demo, Shelina Permalloo cooks delicious oven-baked Seabass with Coriander and Chilli – a simple and summery dish taken from the author’s sensational cookbook, Sunshine On A...

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Make Muttabaq with Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi

Learn how to make Muttabaq, a delicious Arabic dessert of filo pastry, ricotta and goat’s cheese, with Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi.

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Inside Anna Del Conte’s food world

” I like my steak rare and with nothing but salt and pepper.” The expert’s expert on Italian food, Anna Del Conte has been educating the British about Italy’s finest dishes for decades. The Happy Foodie uncovers the secrets of her food world…

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​‘You can’t hurry curry!’ What Rick Stein Learnt in India

Rick Stein’s foodie travels round India have changed the way he cooks, introducing him to new methods, flavours and gadgets. He tells all to The Happy Foodie.

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