General tips
Practical kitchen wisdom — 44 tips and counting.
Making tomato shells (for stuffed tomatoes)
Cut the top off of the tomato (about 1/3 of an inch) and using a spoon scoop out the pulp.
Easy tomato peeling
Put tomatoes in hot water for 30 seconds. Remove from hot water and cool under cold water. Remove stems and pe...
Keeping pesto from blackening
Basil leaves when cut are exposed to oxygen and eventually turn black. Pesto turns black as well. To keep this...
Skinning hazelnuts
To skin hazelnuts, spread them in a single layer on a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes...
Serving ice cream
Leave the ice cream at room temperature for about 8 minutes before serving. This will make the serving process...
Fresh organic eggs
Fresh organic eggs have a better texture and peel off mush easier when cooked.
Serving cheese
Cheese is best served at room temperature. Take the cheese out of the refrigerator and let it up to 15 minutes...
Cleaning leeks
Chop leeks first, then wash them with lots of water and finally drain in a colander. This should take care of...