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Shortcrust Pastry
Many people are scared of making pastry. They seem to think it's difficult and time-consuming. In fact, making shortcrust pastry is quick and easy, and the results are much better than shop-bought products.

Black Bean and Spinach Curry
India has a long tradition of creating delicious vegetarian food because many people do not eat meat - either for religious or economic reasons. This recipe is a North Indian style curry, and it is absolutely delicious.

Indian Naan Bread
Many people consider making naan (and any other type of bread) a bit of a challenge. It doesn't need to be, but the problem with naan is it's supposed to be cooked in a very hot clay oven (a tandoor), and not many people have one of those. But this recipe is as close as you can get to the authentic taste and texture.

Microwave Dried Herbs
How many times have you bought a packet of a fresh herb such as coriander/cilantro, parsley, mint or any other herb, only to find most of it rotting in the fridge because you didn't use it in time? With this simple microwave drying technique, you can reduce the waste, and always have good dried herbs on hand.

Chicken Ballotine
It seems to me like every competitor on Masterchef at some point has a go at this chicken ballotine recipe. It's a classic French way to make what is essentially a stuffed roll of chicken, and it's a joy to eat if you can get it right.

Vinaigrette - French Dressing
Nothing improves a salad more than a good dressing, and vinaigrette is one of the classic French dressings. It's really quick and easy to make, so once you know how you can stop buying the stuff from the shop.

Vegetarian Lasagna
This delicious lasagna recipe tastes as good as the meaty original!

Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara must be one of the easiest and quickest Italian pasta dishes to make. With only a handful of ingredients, you can have a delicious and filling dish on the table in only 15 minutes!

Poached Egg
There's something indefinable about a poached egg - neither fried nor boiled, and certainly not scrambled. It requires a bit of skill to poach an egg properly, but this is how I do it.

Lamb Kofta Burger
Kofta, or kofte, exists in many forms and is found in many countries from the Middle East and North Africa, through Turkey and across to the Indian sub-continent. It can be flavoured and spiced in many different ways - in fact, the name just means 'minced', so there is not one standard recipe. The meat isn't always lamb, either - it can be beef or pork or a mixture. It can also be presented on skewers, as meatballs, or even as burgers.

How to Make Tea
Many people are baffled by the devotion of the Brits to their tea. This is not surprising if all you've ever had is a grey/brown insipid cup of liquid muck. But once you learn how to make tea properly, you may begin to see the magic.

How to Debone a Chicken Leg
Many people think the meat from a chicken leg is better than any of the rest. However, there is the problem of the bones. This is how to get rid of them.

Beef Wellington - Boeuf en Croute
This must be one of the most luxurious and impressive dishes around, if only for the hideously expensive chunk of beef fillet that is needed. Beef wellington is really easy to make though - no harder than its junior cousin, sausage rolls!

Tinto de Verano - Spanish Summer Wine
Most people probably associate the idea of a Spanish wine-based summer drink with Sangría, but actually that's just for tourists. What Spaniards really drink in summer is Tinto de Verano (Summer Wine).

Clarified Butter - Ghee
In French cuisine, you will often come across recipes that need clarified butter. And most Indian savoury dishes include ghee. Clarified butter and ghee are pretty much the same thing, and very quick and easy to make.

Fishcakes with Parsley Sauce
Home-made fishcakes are a wonderful way to use up leftover mashed potato or fish (but don't worry if you don't have any leftovers - you can make your own). And they are so much better than the vaguely fish-flavoured mush covered in breadcrumbs that probably spilled out of your freezer when you were a kid.

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