Learn some nifty kitchen skills with these simple hacks

The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen team shares some of their best tips for the kitchen

By Alyxandra Carolus | March 26, 2023 | Category

From whisking to roasting, all you need to know, Image: Pexels

Cooking is a skill that can always be refined over time, it’s never too late to learn some more of the basics. Whether you’re just wanting to improve on what you already know or you’re delving into the world of cooking or baking for the first time - there’s something for everyone. And why not learn from some of the best? The Bon Appetit Test Kitchen team has been sharing a few hacks over on their wildly popular TikTok account, with tips that can easily help you master some great skills.

Whipped cream and a dream

If there’s one thing that needs to be done well, it’s whipping cream correctly. It’s one of those finicky ingredients that can go from being light as a cloud to a complete flop. Watch how this BA food editor, Shilpa Uskokovic takes this whipped cream to even higher heights

Roasted to perfection

There are various ways to add some flavour to a recipe or ingredient of your choice. Nuts are infinitely better when roasted and especially, if you’re using it in baking. The process of roasting them add heaps of flavour and apparently makes it more digestible. Watch as Shilpa shares her method for getting it just right.

To peel or not to peel

Do you peel your ginger? Test Kitchen chef and food editor Zaynab Issa does not and it’s a point of contention for some. Check out why she chooses not to while she makes a delicious gingery noodle soup.