TIPS & TRICKS - some tips from the professionals  
 
 
     
     
 
 
  • To make vegetables last longer, store vegetables such as onions and potatoes inside a cupboard on stackable shelves to allow free air circulation.
 
  • De-core an apple and fill with sultanas and a little water. Bake in oven and serve wih ice cream.
 
  • Store corked wine bottles lying on their side to avoid cork drying out and wine quality deterioration
 
  • Marinade baby octopus in dill, lemon juice, olive oil and lemon zest then BBQ for a healthy entrĂ©e!
 
  • Use a cheese slicer to cut perfect portion sizes every time! No cheese platter is complete without a cheese slicer!
 
  • Lemon zest and olive oil rubbed into poultry before cooking adds a zesty flavour
 
  • Try seasoning your french fries with lemon pepper for a fresh taste.
 
  • Wrap bacon slices around chicken breast, sprinkle with chopped garlic, mixed herbs, salt and pepper. Roast with olive oil in 200 C oven for 25 -30min
 
  • Use kitchen string to truss up a turkey, secure a bouquet or bard a pork roast
 
  • Use the non slip grater to create lemon zest - wonderful for biscuits, desserts or even savoury dishes such as osso bucco
 
  • Cook onion on a low heat and slowly for maximum flavour
 
  • Try BBQ-ing seafood such as prawns or sugar coated fruit skewers at your next BBQ!
 
  • Lemon juice, orange juice and olive oil makes a great fresh salad dressing.
 
  • Pour lemonade and a dash of grenadine syrup over ice for a fun summer drink.
 
  • Brush pies with egg whites or milk for a glossy finish
 


 
 
  • Leave some of the skin on cucumbers when peeling for presentation!
 
  • Tie fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme to your basting spoon for more flavour when basting meat.
 
  • Use kitchen string to truss up a turkey, secure a bouquet or bard a pork roast
 
  • For super creamy mashed potato stir through milk, cream and butter.
 
  • Add fresh herbs such as corriander and ginger to add extra taste in your stir fry.
 
  • Store garlic in a dry and dark cupboard for longer lasting shelf life.
 
  • Spice up your corn with crushed garlic, chopped chilli, lemon zest and butter
 
  • Use lemon juice instead of water to make a tangy icing.
 
  • Cut boiled potatoes into cubes. Combine with chopped red onion, parsley and olive oil - a great salad for a picnic.
 
  • Place cling wrap over your meat tenderiser when tenderising.
 
  • A scoop of ice cream in a colourful patty case is a quick kid delight
 
  • Use canned beetroot and process with ground cumin, dill and half a cup of plain yogurt for a great summer dip.
 
  • Use your spatula when folding a cake mixture to keep it light and airy.
 
  • Wrap prosciuitto around basil, bocconcini and a small cherry tomato. Secure with a toothpick and grill for 3 mins.
 
  • Marinade chicken in soy, lemon and garlic for a family favourite BBQ dish!
 
  • Heat butter, lemon zest, corriander and cayenne pepper together. Pour over corn on the cob and serve.


 
  • Level your raw ingredients with a knife for perfect cup measurement
 
  • Mix cooked pasta with tuna, olive oil, parsley and lemon juice for a tasty quick meal.
 
  • When using wine in soup, use less salt as wine tends to intensify saltiness
 
  • Add crushed garlic to your mashed potato and garnish with chives.
 
  • Cook your rice with water, coconut milk and caster sugar for a sweet alternative
 
  • For a delightful antipasto platter, arrange prosciutto, semi dried tomatoes and bocconcini no a plate.
 
  • Scoop mashed potato to form balls to make potato croquettes
 
  • Whisk 2 parts orange juice to 2 parts lemon juice and 1 part extra virgin olive oil. Prepare a bed of baby spinach, roast pumpkin, fetta and pine nuts. Pour dressing over salad as a perfect outdoor salad.
 
  • Use your kitchen scissors to cut chicken into cubes for a stir fry.
 
  • Combine lettuce, avacado, mango and dried cranberries in a bowl. Whisk olive oil and white vinegar over salad. Toss to combine and serve
 
  • For a quick healthy salad dressing, combine balsamic vinegar with extra virgin olive oil
 
  • When whisking cream, ensure the bowl and cream are chilled so that the cream will whip faster.
 
  • Blend equal parts of pineapple juice, pineapple fruit, canned coconut milk and 2tbsp lime juice for a tropical drink.
 
  • Add some grated parmesan and shredded parsley to your breadcrumbs when making veal schnitzel for a traditional Italian touch!
 
  • To get a deeper flavour from a cheescake, refrigerate for a few days after making. (When ready to eat, slice the required number of pieces and serve at room temperature)
 
 


 
  • Add some lemongrass and a couple of strands of saffron for a tasty Thai flavoured rice.
 
  • If your dough is soft, roll it between two pieces of lightly floured cling wrap. Avoid using too much flour.
 
  • Try soaking plastic chopping boards in diluted bleach to make them look like new. Rinse throughly before using
 
  • Start by flavouring the oil before stir-frying with ginger or garlic.
 
  • Look for a dark color change to show your broccoli is cooked. This will take about 5 mins.
 
  • Make baking easier by grating hard butter before mixing with flour and other ingredients.
 
  • Save water and prevent blockages by using a sink strainer.
 
  • Add rice to your salt to absorb moisture in humid environments.
 
  • Add one teaspoon of ground cinnamon to meat and poultry dishes to add a sweet spiciness to your dish.
 
  • For a fresh and tasty summer pasta, stir through extra virgin olive oil, oven roasted tomatoes, basil and salt.
 
  • Drain fried food on paper towels to absorb excess oil
 
  • Stir-fry vegetables according to density. Stir-fry densest vegetables first and for the longest time.
 
  • Keep your frosting moist and prevent cracking by stirring in a pinch of baking soda.
 
  • Baste meat with combined wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil whilst cooking.
 
  • Add a teaspoon of honey when boiling carrots to enhance natural sweetness.
 
  • When making pastry, make sure the pastry has been rolled out large enough to line the pie pan bottom and the sides still have at least 3cm of pastry overhanging the side
 
  • To test your eggs are fresh, place in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will sink to the bottom.
 
     
     
     
     
     
             
             
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