Discover these 10 unknown tips for cooking and pastry that will change your life!

Tip 1: Use powdered milk in preparations

Milk powder can be a secret ingredient to make your recipes richer and tasty. Just add a spoon to your pancake dough, cakes or sauces for a creamy and delicious result.

Tip 2: Freeze aromatic herbs in olive oil

Do not let your aromatic herbs get lost at the bottom of the fridge! Chop them finely, mix them with olive oil, pour them in ice cubes and freeze. You will have cubes of herbs ready to use to perfume your dishes.

Tip 3: Use silicone moulds for original shapes

Silicone moulds are used not only to facilitate the release, but also to give original shapes to your preparations. Try star-shaped mussels, hearts or flowers for desserts that will delight your guests.

Tip 4: Reuse bread leftovers for gourmet recipes

Don’t throw away the bread! Turn it into delicious pudding, homemade breadcrumbs or crispy crusts to accompany your soups and salads.

Tip 5: Use piece cutters for neat presentations

Coins are not reserved only for Christmas cookies. Use them to make your dishes nicely, from heart shaped vegetables to fish mini-tartars prepared with precision.

Tip 6: Optimize white snow eggs with a pinch of salt

To make your egg whites more snowy, add a pinch of salt before starting to beat them. This will give you a firmer and airy texture.

Tip 7: Use vinegar to replace lemon juice

In the event of a shortage of lemons, vinegar can be a surprising alternative. Add a few drops to your preparations to bring the acidity touch necessary for your dishes.

Tip 8: Make spirals of vegetables with a saver

A simple saver can be transformed into a magic tool to create vegetable spirals. Turn around carrots, zucchini or cucumbers for original presentations and colourful salads.

Tip 9: Prepare flavoured ice cubes for gourmet drinks

Give a touch of originality to your drinks by preparing flavoured ice cubes. Pour fruit juice, fresh herbs or even flower petals into your iceboxes before freezing for refreshing cocktails.

Tip 10: Make chocolate decors with baking paper

For chocolate decorations worthy of the greatest pastries, spread melted chocolate on baking paper. Once frozen, cut shapes with scissors for personalized decorations to place on your cakes and desserts.