The basic principle for a successful dessert or dish is the understanding and correct execution of the recipe.  To achieve this:

· Read through the recipe once from beginning to end.

· Then re-read and pay attention to the points you haven’t understood well.

· Once you have comprehended all the stages of the recipe, imagine executing all its steps successively so as to gain an even firmer understanding.

· Another very good practice is copying the recipe onto a piece of paper in your own words and placing it on the fridge so you can look at it at all times. This is also a good way for not staining your cookery books!