Make use of some of the below list of tips we find very useful in the kitchen. We are sure that you guys all have some great tips too, so please email them to us so we can all benefit!
Always preheat your pan before addi...
A hot pan ensures better caramelization and prevents food from sticking, especially when sautéing or searing.
Use Pasta Water to Loosen Sauces
Reserve a ladle of starchy pasta water before draining — it helps thicken and bind sauces beautifully.
Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil
Chop fresh summer herbs like basil or mint and freeze them in an ice cube tray with olive oil or lemon juice — perfect for popping into sauces, marinades, or a sizzling pan.
No-Mess Cherry Tomato Halving
Place cherry tomatoes between two flat lids (like take-out container lids), then slice through the middle with a sharp knife — you’ll halve all at once with zero mess!
Instant Salad Spinner Hack
No spinner? Toss wet greens into a clean pillowcase, step outside, and swing it around in the air — water flies out and leaves come out dry and crisp!
Revive Wilted Lettuce with Ice Wate...
If your salad greens or herbs are looking limp, soak them in a bowl of ice water for 5–10 minutes. They’ll perk right up and become crisp and fresh again — perfect for summer salads!
Roll Your Lemon for More Juice
Before cutting your lemon, roll it firmly on the counter using your palm. This breaks the membranes inside and gives you way more juice with less effort!
Peel Garlic Fast with Just a Jar
Place garlic cloves in a clean jar, close the lid, and shake hard for 20 seconds. 👉 The skins will fall right off — no sticky fingers, perfect for fast spring cooking!
