Back to basics

Salads and dressings were the focus of our summery Back to Basics. Find out how to make the perfect dressing and mayo (as well as a low-fat version) and be bowled over by Delia's many salad recipes.
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Dairy products are featured in our latest instalment: enjoy Delia's recipes using cream, milk and a host of other dairy products, learn all about different types of milk and cream, and find out what Delia reckons you need for a good cheeseboard.
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As April included Easter, we had to choose chocolate this month. There are more than 40 choccie recipes on the site, but as you can never have too much chocolate, we added three gorgeous new ones, including Chocolate Fudge Cake. Plus melting tips and Delia on the best bars to buy...
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That perennial favourite, chicken is the most recent addition to our Back to Basics series. As well as six fabulous new recipes, there are chicken dishes for any mood and occasion, plus techniques for jointing, roasting and carving.
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Fish is the latest catch of the day in our Back to Basics series. Delia has a shoal of great recipes, techniques for cooking, accompaniments and the best fish for different methods.
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Oriental food came under the spotlight in January, to honour Chinese New Year. Try Delia's quick and easy stir-fries, learn how to make perfect rice and enjoy an authentic taste of the East.
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As winter sets in, casseroles should come under the spotlight. As long as you follow Delia's advice on cooking techniques and which cuts of meat to buy, you can't go wrong. Add a selection of her most warming recipes and this is a page we know you'll visit again and again for ideas and inspiration.
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Sauces and dressings are well worth perfecting: a tart apple sauce, or creamy bread sauce studded with cloves, will lift the Sunday roast to heavenly heights. There are also techniques for hollandaise, vinaigrette and other unctuous delights.
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Baking is something the British do really well, but if you feel that your cake-making needs some expert help, this is the guide for you: techniques, tins, methods and 70 mouthwatering recipes for a huge range of teatime treats.
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We know you love nothing more than a jamming session, so our feature on preserves is bound to be highly popular. Lots of tips from Delia, advice on which equipment you need and jars and jars of lovely recipes for jams, pickles and chutneys, some of them new.
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Yoghurt has become such a staple of our lives as a nutritious snack that it's easy to forget just how versatile it is as a cooking ingredient, too. Delia lifts the lid on some wonderful cooling recipes, savoury and sweet.
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Eggs were cracked in the second instalment. As you can imagine this feature included masses of information, including all the techniques for boiling, scrambling, frying and omelettes, plus eggy recipes of every type.
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Herbs came under scrutiny in the first of the series, including advice from Delia on how to grow, store and prepare them, as well as some herby recipes, including new ones for Herb Butter and Green Herb and Rice Salad.
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