Simple cooking tips that work

[norrahe]

Use a ricer when making mash.

Make sure the milk and butter are warm as well.

[norrahe]

Chopping onions, slice vertically turn 90 degrees and chop.

Why do people slice horizontally? Waste of time if you ask me as the onions layered structure will give you small pieces anyway.

Keep your onions in the fridge - no tears!

[Uncle Albert]

Instead of using wine in some sauces you can use an oily prat.

How is adding Nicolas Sarkozy to my sauce going to improve it?

[norrahe]

Try marinating lamb for two days - πολύ νόστιμο!

Did some lamb shoulder in lemon, Greek natural yoghurt, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, martini rosso (yes!) and thyme - souvlaki-tastic!

I'd leave the lemon out if you are marinading it for that long it can pre cook the meat.

[hyperD]

I'd leave the lemon out if you are marinading it for that long it can pre cook the meat.

Hmmm, good point, although there's only a squeeze of it. I didn't notice anything untoward although the meat is BBQd/Grilled.

I remember once marinating some squid in pure lemon juice. Later that afternoon it had vanished! What an idiot!

[shaunbhoy]

I think a few tips from Nigella might help things along in this thread................NSFW!!!

[shaunbhoy]

Or maybe even Kirsty??

[norrahe]

Hmmm, good point, although there's only a squeeze of it. I didn't notice anything untoward although the meat is BBQd/Grilled.

I remember once marinating some squid in pure lemon juice. Later that afternoon it had vanished! What an idiot!

A small amount isn't too bad. If you want to infuse lemon flavour use lemon zest ( make sure it is unwaxed).

[shaunbhoy]

And what about Delia??

[Old Hack]

And what about Delia??

All big girls hey SB. I guess I kind of knew that though