20 Interesting Cooking Tips to Make You a Top Chef

Recipe Tips

Be sure to read the recipe fully before you start. I once had a group of teenagers in my class who failed to follow this and then attempted to make fried ice cream in 45 minutes instead of 3 days… you can imagine how well that one went.
Mise en place: This is something every chef knows and I promise it will make your life easier. After you read your recipe fully, get out every ingredient you are going to need, then get out every piece of equipment you need. Once you’ve done this- making the recipe should be smooth sailing.

Use a scale when baking. Even if you have to google the measurements, you will get better results. As a bonus- there is less mess to clean up when you do this as well!

Don’t have baking powder? To make 1 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. Honestly, though, anything acidic will work- lemon juice or vinegar are good options too.

Make sure your knife is sharp. It will cut easier- preventing you from slipping as easily. Also, if you do slip, the cut will be easier to clean and manage.
Peeling garlic? Start with pushing down on the garlic with the flat side of a knife. This takes off the skin and starts the chopping process.