Basic Cooking Skills

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Why not set a goal to master all of these cooking skills!

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The Key Food Groups

All you need to know about the key food groups, the starting blocks for great meals!

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Hand Washing

Have a look at our simple pictures to see how to wash your hands so they are super clean, ready to cook!

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Knife Skills

All you need to know about knives! How to use them, and some good tips on chopping techniques.

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This section will help you prepare yourself to cook some amazing food!

Health and Safety

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How to boil an egg

Learn how to master boiling an egg! Learn about how the cooking time affects your egg, and how to make dippy egg and soldiers!

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How to cook pasta

This is one of the great cooking techniques that you can use for many many recipes. Learning to cook pasta the right way will improve your pasta game no end!

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Pasta with cherry tomatoes on a dark plate, fork lifting a portion, beside a knife and napkin on a marble surface.
Omelet and salad on a plate. The omelet is golden, and the salad has arugula and tomatoes.

How to make an omelette

A simple, easy to master dish. Great for breakfast, or even food in a rush!

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How to bake a potato

Have a look at our simple step by step guide to baking a potato. You can add any toppings that you like to this staple food.

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Roasted chicken with potatoes in a cast iron skillet, garnished with rosemary and lemon.

How to roast a chicken

Are you ready to master the 'Sunday Roast'? Start by mastering the roast chicken - a method lot's of people find difficult. But it's easy!

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Rice dish topped with chickpeas and tomatoes, garnished with cilantro on a dark plate.

How to cook rice

Many counties around world have rice as the most common food staple. Learn how to cook rice and enjoy any recipes that go with it!

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Rice dish topped with chickpeas and tomatoes, garnished with cilantro on a dark plate.
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How to make basic bread dough

Bread dough can be super easy, and super adaptable. Lean the basics about bread dough, then you can start experimenting with other dough types!

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How to brown meat

You will see in many recipes to 'brown meat', but what does it mean? Why is it important? Learn more about it here!

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A complete guide to steak

Steak is a real favourite, and one that can be soooo good, or really bad. Choose you're steaks properly, and cook it they way it should be cooked! Find out more here.

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How to make a salad dressing

Have a look at our simple pictures to see how to make any salad dressing. It's easier than you think, and so much better than buying it in the shops!

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