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 ...

From its nostalgic roots to modern twists, chicken pot pie remains the ultimate comfort food. Whether you love a flaky puff pastry, hearty shortcrust, or biscuit topping, the possibilities are endless ...

Damien Pignolet shares his unique "knack" of making shortcrust pastry. "The Knack" segment is served up every Thursday after 10.30 on Virginia Triloi's Morning Show. Place the flour, salt and butter ...

Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl. Rub the cold butter into flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Using a fork add the water to bring the pastry together. You may need to add a little more ...

Making your own homemade shortcrust pastry can seem intimidating if you've never done it before. There are a couple of simple rules to remember and it will go without a hitch. Keep everything cold, ...