Cooking Tips & Tricks

Cooking Tips

Cooking tips on preparing various recipes, a wide selection of spices, tips on storage of ingredients and other insider secrets from the world of chefs. Find the most useful cooking tips for the modern housewife. Try our culinary tips and give us your rating.
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The Perfect Drinks for a PartyThe Perfect Drinks for a Party
29 Aug.
A gentle punch with rum goes perfectly with fanciful cocktail bites, while there's nothing better than a real mint julep to cool off with during the summer days.
Top 10 Golden Rules for Making the Perfect PieTop 10 Golden Rules for Making the Perfect Pie
09 Aug.
It's very important to work with quality products, the water and butter for the pie crust need to be cold. The containers, utensils and even your own hands must also be cold.
Say Yes to Pizza with Less Calories!Say Yes to Pizza with Less Calories!
04 Aug.
If you decide to make a pizza at home, you can choose the right ingredients that are sutiable for you, so that it still has its amazing taste but also less calories.
Here's Why your Fruits and Vegetables SpoilHere's Why your Fruits and Vegetables Spoil
03 Aug.
Perhaps it's happened to you a bunch of times - you go the fridge and find your fruits and vegetables ruined. And then you might ask yourself the question: how do I keep them fresh and good for consumption longer?
What to Eat while at the BeachWhat to Eat while at the Beach
29 July
Temperatures get pretty high during the summer, while the air humidity helps bacteria that cause food poisoning multiply. To avoid potential infections, we have to pay special attention to the heat treatment of raw meat and the way it's stored.
The 6 Coconut Products you Simply Must Use in the Kitchen!The 6 Coconut Products you Simply Must Use in the Kitchen!
07 July
Coconut flakes are used in biscuits and cakes but also as a crumbing for fried chicken or shrimp. Toasted coconut flakes in a dry pan make for a crunchy ingredient for salads or rice dishes but they need to be without added sugar.
The Soufflé is the Most Problematic Dessert of AllThe Soufflé is the Most Problematic Dessert of All
05 July
All types of soufflés are unified by their fickle culinary nature - this dish is considered one of the most unpredictable during its preparation.
How to Poach SalmonHow to Poach Salmon
04 July
There are several ways of poaching the fish. The traditional recipe uses plain old water but if you'd like a more different taste, use vegetable broth.
Tapenade - the Poor Man's CaviarTapenade - the Poor Man's Caviar
30 June
The main ingredients of the Tapenade spread are olive paste, anchovies, capers and lemon juice. Besides incredibly scrumptious, it's also very easy to make.
Perfect Combinations for Salads you Can't Go Wrong WithPerfect Combinations for Salads you Can't Go Wrong With
29 June
If you want to make a salad with the ever-more popular avocado, know that you'll get an excellent taste if you combine it with onions, bacon and walnuts.
Snake Meat - Asian Exoticness Not Worth MissingSnake Meat - Asian Exoticness Not Worth Missing
23 June
Snake meat has been proven to have a positive effect on potency, vision and blood circulation. Consumption of it helps against high blood pressure, while Asian cultures believe that snake meat helps keep you young and improves skin health.
How to Cool a Beverage in Less than 2 MinutesHow to Cool a Beverage in Less than 2 Minutes
16 June
First, pour a little water into a bowl, then fill it with ice. Add 1-2 tsp of salt and stir. Then place your beverage in the bowl. Stir again after 1 min. , and when 2 min. pass, check to see if the beverage is indeed cold.
How to Dry Herbs and Spices in the Oven and MicrowaveHow to Dry Herbs and Spices in the Oven and Microwave
13 June
Remove the hard part of the spices' stems, break the rest into small branches. Lay out a napkin along the bottom of a shallow plate and place a cup of cold water in the middle. Arrange the spices all around it.