Tips & Tricks

Be the star in the kitchen and show off to friends after you learn some amazing food based tips and tricks. All shown in easy to follow videos. So, click and learn.

	What goes into a Jamaican jerk chicken You cannot mention Jamaica without thinking about sun, sand, sea, reggae, rum and of course, jerk! What is it? more
	How to cut a chicken It is as easy as 1-2-3 say Chef and Steward duo Kari and Lij Heron. Ah, but then they would since Lij is a masterchef and Kari is no mean cook herself. more
	Spice it up - 1: Seasoning a pumpkin dish Abda Oturkar, self taught culinary expert, can bring out the flavours of a dish by seasoning it with spices in a manner that is sometimes simple, sometimes intricate but always fascinating and a learning experience. more
	Chocolate Ganache - tips from a master chef Reputed New York City pastry chef Serge Decrauzat shows you how to whip up a creamy, yummy chocolate ganache. Chef Serge is currently with the Swiss Chocolatiers of the Desert in Ras Al Khaimah founded by Daniel Hutmacher, an innovative Swiss chocolatier par excellence. more
	Basic ingredients for a lovely Chinese meal Ever wanted to summon up your very own Chinese banquet? Well now you can! Rita Ip reveals the ingredients you need to get started. more
	Food art by Oiy: Eggplant with a paunch An eye catching egg plant penguin is Oiy Kanjanaphon’s new veggi artwork. No vegetable or fruit remains one in her hands! For Oiy's food art classes click here. more
	Food art by Oiy: Chilli flower Flowers that smell spicy and hot. Oiy Kanjanaphon from Thailand is redesigning hot Thai chilli! more
	Food art by Oiy: A citrus rose Juicy rose of orange slices adds a touch of colour and creativity on your plate. Oiy Kanjanaphon from Thailand teaches you a trick or two about food art. more
	Magic with microwave – 3 Get up to 50 per cent more juice from the lemon. Jiji Mathews of Federal Foods shows you how. more
	Magic with microwave – 2 Shed no tears over your onions. Here's another great tip from Jiji Mathews of Federal Foods which will keep you dry eyed! more
	Magic with microwave – 1 Follow Jiji Mathews' of Federal Foods quick and easy tip for peeling garlic and it will be a chore no more more
	Renu's watermelon punch Culinary expert Renu Dvivedi whips up a zinger of a watermelon drink for all seasons and all reasons! Simple to make, refreshing to drink … simply refreshing! more
	Is your fish fresh? There's nobody better than the Japanese to give you tips on how to buy fresh fish. Momoko Omuri from the land of sushi and sashimi tells you how. more
	How to peel an Avocado No skin off your fingers! All you need is a knife, a big spoon and a tip or two from the chef. It’s as easy as it looks! more
	How to eat penne with a fork One fork!!! 4 prongs!!! And a bowl of penne!!! Help!!! more
	How to eat pasta with a fork Stop the struggle! Chef Ferrero shows George how to eat spaghetti with a fork more
	How to use chopsticks Watch how to use chopsticks and impress your friends. more
	Lemon snail garnish Put a snail in your salad. Here is an easy- to-make lemon snail garnish by chef Robert. more
	How to make a Banana leaf garnish From raw material for roofs to dinner plates, we find yet another use of the humble banana leaf in this easy- to-make banana leaf garnish by chef Robert. more
	Bamboo garnish We are told bamboos bring good luck. So, why not add one to your food. Chef Robert shows us an easy- to-make bamboo garnish. more

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