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 ...

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 ...