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LasagneLasagne

Succulent lasagne is a traditional treat everyone loves. The origins of lasagne A bit of etymology to start with: the Italian word lasagna, which first appeared in the 13th century, stems from the Greek lasana, meaning cooking tripod...
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WafflesWaffles

Perfect for dessert, a snack or a treat at any time of day...
StrawberriesStrawberries

Love strawberries? Join the club! Indulge...
Steak tartareSteak tartare

In Ancient Greece, Tartare was hell, where the ungodly and wicked were sent...
Italian cheeseItalian cheese

Often with a pronounced character, the cheeses...
Pasta carbonaraPasta carbonara

Carbonara is yummy, easy to make, never disappoints...
CustardCustard

Custard goes wonderfully with tarts, cakes, puddings, ice cream and fruit...
PralinePraline

Praline is frequently used in cakes and confectionery...
CarrotsCarrots

A vegetable, a root vegetable or a fruit...
Celery & celeriacCelery & celeriac

We don't always give that much thought to celery and celeriac...
Cheese fondueCheese fondue

We all dream of recreating delicious fondue...
Citrus fruitCitrus fruit

Citrus fruits originate from South East...
Sweet pastrySweet pastry

Sweet, crunchy pastry makes delicious strawberry tarts...
Vegetables of the cabbage familyVegetables of the cabbage family

Known for its strong taste and smell, cabbage is a much-maligned vegetable...
BeefBeef

Beef is a staple of British cuisine. We all know our roast beef...
Puff pastryPuff pastry

Many are reluctant to try puff pastry because they think it's complicated...
Shortcrust pastryShortcrust pastry

Shortcrust pastry is used to make pies, tarts, quiches, turnovers and crusts...
Choosing, preparing and cooking fishChoosing, preparing and cooking fish

Fish can be so simple - and so difficult...
All about champagneAll about champagne

Champagne is for special moments: parties...
SoupSoup

Packed with vitamins, soup fills you up and tastes great...
Béchamel sauceBéchamel sauce

A classic of French cuisine, béchamel...
SteamingSteaming

Forget your preconceptions: steamed food isn't bland...
MeringueMeringue

Whether you're making dry, sticky, French...
Choosing and using a wokChoosing and using a wok

Woks are widely used in Asian cuisine, but are now to be found everywhere...
PrawnsPrawns

Prawns are the most popular type of shellfish...
CarpaccioCarpaccio

Carpaccio is a particular preparation of raw foods such as meat...
Whipped creamWhipped cream

Eating whipped cream feels like eating a fresh, soft, sweet cloud...
All about tropical fruitAll about tropical fruit

There are so many out there we don't even know what some of them are...
Gingerbread recipe and tipsGingerbread recipe and tips

Gingerbread is a childhood favourite and...
Different types of cheeseDifferent types of cheese

There are over 700 cheeses produced in Britain...
All about chocolateAll about chocolate

The very mention of the word chocolate is enough to make our mouths water...
Potato varieties and usesPotato varieties and uses

Potatoes may look similar, but there's a huge variety out there...
How to cook eggsHow to cook eggs

Fried, boiled, scrambled, poached, baked...
Making pizzaMaking pizza

A pizza base is made like bread dough (using flour...
Different types of flourDifferent types of flour

Flour is an essential ingredient in cakes...
How to make icingHow to make icing

Cakes topped with sugary coloured icing look so much better...
Cooking oilsCooking oils

Which type of oil should you use for frying, heating, cold dishes and cakes...
Yule logYule log

In the olden days, people used to burn a...










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