To thicken soups or gravies, try adding some toasted oats instead of flour or potatoes.
To a plain carrot soup add a touch of ginger and it becomes really tangy.
When boiling milk, smear ghee on the edges of the vessel to prevent overflow.
For an evening party, to keep salads fresh and lasting, first chill the bowl or tray in which you intend to serve the salad.
Store mushrooms in paper bags rather than plastic bags or trays. This stops them from becoming ‘slimy’ and prolongs their life.
While cooking cabbage, add to it a bay leaf, as this will reduce the smell during cooking and also give the dish a subtle flavour.
While cooking mince, put in a whole carrot with the mince. The carrot will absorb the excess fat in the meat. Remove the carrot when cooked and use it for vegetable soups.
To peel an orange or a tomato less messily, dunk it in hot water for a minute or two and then in cold water for the same amount of time. You will have an easy to peel orange or tomato.
