If you add a pinch of baking powder to your icing sugar mixture, it will stay creamy and not harden or crack.
Category: Tip of the day
Adding garlic
When a recipe calls for adding oil, garlic and onions to a pan, add the garlic last. This prevents burning and a bitter taste.
Turning meat while cooking
It’s better to use flat utensils or tongs to turn meat as a fork or other sharp object will puncture the meat, allowing the juices to run out.
Separate eggs
When separating eggs, make sure to crack them into a pristinely clean bowl. Even a small amount of fat prevents the whites from whipping well.
Smooth salt
Put a few rice granules in your salt container. This prevents the salt from absorbing moisture and clumping.
No more over-boil
Add a lump of butter or a few teaspoons of cooking oil to water when boiling rice or pasta to prevent boiling over.
Buttermilk substitute
Instead of using buttermilk, you can add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of milk, then let it stand for 5 minutes before using.