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Ripe, juicy tomatoes are a joy to home cooks every summer, and often recipes call for peeled and seeded tomatoes. Learn how to peel, seed and chop your own tomatoes with ease.Cut out the coreThe core is a tough little spot on the top of the tomato where the stem was attached to the plant.

Your indoor seedlings must first be acclimated for about ten days to the outdoors, a process called & 39;hardening off& 39;. This article lays out the transplanting process step by step, and shows you how to provide extra support for tender seedlings until they stand sturdily on their own.

What you& 39;ll needCakeThe video shows a two-layer chocolate cake. Use your favourite recipe, or try one of these:• Chocolate cake• Rich dark chocolate cake• Chocolate cherry cakeIf plain chocolate isn& 39;t your thing, the sky& 39;s the limit! You can use the same decorations and icing for almost any cake, including everything from gingerbread to fruit cake:• Moist gingerbread cake• Christmas fruit cake• Orange sponge cake• Chocolate fruit cakeIcingThe video shows three different icings: buttercream, fondant and meringue.

Wondering how to melt chocolate? Here we show you three different methods for melting chocolate with ease that& 39;ll ensure your chocolate never seizes and is silky smooth every time.Notes to consider...• You can use any chocolate of your choice - dark, milk or white• Roughly chop the chocolate if it isn& 39;t already in small pieces• While all chocolate is sensitive to heat, milk and white chocolate will burn more easily than dark chocolate• To avoid seizing, always watch the heat you& 39;re using and prevent water or steam from coming in contact with the chocolateMethod 1 - The double boilerMethod one is perhaps the most popular way to melt chocolate, using a double boiler.

Picture by:LindaGarlic is the basis of so many dishes, it tastes great and it& 39;s good for you. So here& 39;s the quickest and most efficient way to get it out of its skin and into the pan.1To peel a clove: Pull a clove out of the bulb and place it on your chopping board.

If you are cooking for vegetarian guests, and don& 39;t know much about vegetarianism yourself, please make sure all cheeses are made with vegetarian rennet - parmesan never is, but there are good veggie alternatives.

Watch how to decorate cakes using Russian ball piping tips. You& 39;ll achieve a professional finish without being a pro!What you& 39;ll need• Your favourite frosting• Food colouring• Piping bags• Various Russian ball piping tips• Cupcakes or cakeArticle provided by:AllrecipesHistoryMy recently viewed recipes

Whether you are growing cucumbers for salad or pickling, there are many varieties including bush-type and vine-type. This article tells you which type of cucumber to select, and how to plant, care and harvest them.Growing cucumbers at a glanceCucumbers need dry, hot summer weather. They require a sunny location, with well-drained rich soil, moderate to high in organic matter (see also Soil).

Fiorella Amodio|Cake pops are a great make-ahead idea for a party or cake sale. Read on for tips and tricks that& 39;ll help you achieve perfect, professional-looking cake pops every time!Keep it cold1Don& 39;t try to save time by skipping a thorough chill in the fridge or freezer between each step - it& 39;ll just make things more difficult as you progress through the recipe.

Light and airy meringues are easy to achieve with our How to make meringues cooking video. Watch how to make moreish mini meringues in just a few simple steps!What you& 39;ll needTo make these delectable mini meringues, you will need:5 (very fresh) egg whites250g icing sugar1 tablespoon caster sugarFew drops vanilla extract1 tablespoon cornflourSee the full recipe to save, print or add your photo and review!

Picture by:JamieHomemade smoothies are easy to make and a great way to get to your five a day. So whether it& 39;s for yourself or for your child who is a picky eater, get blending for a delicious healthy snack!What& 39;s to love about smoothies?They& 39;re a great way to give your kids (and yourself!

Knowing when to water and how much to water is important. More than three-quarters of a healthy plant consists of water, and without replenishment the plant will be less productive, wilt or die. This article describes the basics of watering.Deep watering = deep rootsMost vegetable plants and small fruits need two-thumb widths of rain a week, an amount that should soak your soil to a depth of two or three fists – the root depth of many vegetable plants.

Herbs from your own garden are a wonderful way to add & 39;secret& 39; ingredients to your cuisine. They are also very forgiving growers and rarely affected by diseases and pests, making them excellent plants for new gardeners. This article lists twelve popular culinary herbs and tells you how to seed, plant, grow and harvest them.

Learn how to joint a raw chicken in just five easy steps. Buying a whole chicken and jointing it yourself means you& 39;ll save money and waste less. You& 39;ll also save time - use some parts straightaway, and freeze others for later.To start, you need two simple kitchen tools - a cutting board and a sharp knife.

Making your own Christmas cake this year? Read up on Christmas cake icing and decorating techniques to make it an enjoyable annual tradition!Set the sceneWhen icing a cake with ganache, poured fondant or royal icing, it is likely you& 39;ll find that the icing drips down the edges of the cake.

Rhubarb is an easy-to-grow perennial plant that grows best in cooler climates like ours. Once planted, it does not require much maintenance until the mature plant needs to be divided every 5 to 6 years and can be used to grow new plants. Read how to plant, maintain, harvest and divide rhubarb.Growing rhubarb at a glanceRhubarb should be planted in a partially sunny location in well-drained soil.

Picture by:dabblingdivaCupcakes are irresistible! There& 39;s something about a cake in miniature that everyone loves. Learn how to make cupcakes with ease with this how-to guide.Any cake is a cupcakeYou can use any cake recipe you like to make cupcakes. The only thing that changes is the baking time.

Dr Fiorella Amodio|Picture by:BuckwheatQueenWhile there are several options for ready-made gluten free flour blends in every supermarket, creating your own gluten free flour at home allows for more flexibility and lets you decide which flours and flavours you like the most. Read on to learn how to make your own gluten free flour!

Here& 39;s the science behind why you need to knead: kneading strengthens the gluten strands that form the bread& 39;s structure. Without well-developed gluten, your bread or rolls will be flat and tough.Although you can knead dough with your stand mixer, we& 39;ll show how to knead dough the way it& 39;s been done for ages: simply by hand.

Learn how to make basic meatballs in just four easy steps, then get creative by adding your own embellishments - such as herbs, spices, grated cheese or vegetables.1Combine meat, egg and breadcrumbsIn a large bowl, place about 675g, or 1 1/2 lb, of the mince of your choice: beef, pork, turkey, veal or a combination.