Vegetable, olive, or avocado work well. Voila. Now you can peel with ease. This technique will save hours of frustration. It works because the oil penetrates the shell and adds a silky layer ...

Glacé cherries, pistachios and mixed peel give this pavlova a decadently rich flavour that’s a bit different to the usual fresh fruit. Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2 and lightly grease ...