If you open a can of tomato paste and only need a tablespoon or so, freeze the rest in a flat square plastic container. When frozen, remove and cut into small squares (about the size of a tablespoon) and wrap individual squares in plastic, then store in plastic bag in freezer. Use next time you only need a spoonful of paste

"Posted by margie"

Measure out dry ingredients on a piece of waxed paper. Makes it easier to add to the bowl of a KA mixer

"Posted by margie"

Keep nuts in the freezer and just remove what you need, when you need them

"Posted by margie"

To peel garlic leave cloves to soak in boiling water for a few mins and skins will slide off

"Posted by Rhyleysgranny"

To make thick broths without flour puree a portion of the soup and add back to the pot

"Posted by Rhyleysgranny"

Chop herbs by cramming them into a glass and let loose with scissors

"Posted by AnLi"

When boiling vegetables never throw the water away, freeze it and use for gravies, stocks, casseroles, stews and sauces .

"Posted by Crafty Cookie"

If using a bay leaf 'crack it' for more flavour. Simply cut into the central vein with a knife or clean finger nails 3 or 4 times) .

"Posted by Crafty Cookie"

Making stock, gently squeeze the boiled vegetables with the back of a wooden spoon to extract extra juice, making sure not to let the vegetables go through the sieve .

"Posted by Crafty Cookie"

Do not throw any unused double cream away, freeze it, it keeps well in the freezer for a month .

"Posted by Crafty Cookie"