When it comes to cooking, I find that the “simplest” recipes are often the hardest to perfect. A poached egg, perfectly juicy chicken, and even a crispy and fluffy jacket potato are all easy to manage ...

Dust rolling pin and cutters with flour – When you’re ready to roll out your pastry, be sure to use a good dusting of flour ...

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When it comes to cooking, I find that the “simplest” recipes are often the hardest to perfect. But my Achilles’ heel, I’m afraid, is shortcrust pastry. I know it should be simple. It only involves ...