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Don't overcook vegetables - Not only does overcooking vegetables take a very long time, it can also remove all the nutrients. You would be better off eating them raw!

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Make soup with leftover bread - If you buy fresh bread and it starts to go hard, don't throw it away. It can be softened and consumed safely by putting it into a soup with vegetables.

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Three is the magic number - Don't over complicate dishes by including too many ingredients. Three main components should be sufficient for a great dish.

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Get the temperature right for frying fish - The best way to ensure that fish is fried to perfection is to briefly keep the fish at room temperature before frying. You'll also want to preheat the oil in the pan.

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Microwave lemons - If you soften lemons in the microwave for 20 seconds before squeezing them, they will produce more juice!

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Use a ceramic knife - Not only is it faster to use a ceramic knife, you will also prevent vegetables from oxidizing as quickly as they would if cut with a metal knife.

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The usefulness of citrus juice - Avocados can oxidize extremely quickly, which makes them look very unappealing. This can be avoided by adding citrus juice to them.

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Think before you throw - Over-salting food is an easy mistake to make, and it can completely ruin a dish. However, rather than trashing it, try adding some vinegar and sugar to balance the flavors.

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Retain the fat from meat - Not only can meat fat provide a great base for stocks and sauces, it is highly economical and environmentally friendly to reduce waste.

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Don't bother soaking beans - Soaking beans, chickpeas etc., is a reasonably effective way of softening them, but it takes hours and is unnecessary. Just increase the cooking temperature and save yourself some time!

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Freeze bread - A great way to save money and reduce waste is to freeze bread. It doesn't impair the flavor and it defrosts very quickly.

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Make your own salad dressings - Don't waste money on over-priced pre-packaged salad dressings. Get a tastier, healthier alternative by making your own with simple ingredients. 

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Onion powder - Peeling and slicing onions can be very time-consuming. If you want to save time, you can replace them with onion powder, which has the same flavor.

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Freeze tofu - Not only will freezing tofu keep it fresh for much longer, it can be easier to cut after it has been frozen because a lot of the excess water will be removed.

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Read recipe books - It may sound obvious, but reading a variety of recipes will give you a huge amount of tips to continually improve your cooking performance.

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Get seasoning right - There is nothing worse than using great ingredients and ending up with a dish that seems rather lacking in flavor! Make sure you learn how to season well.

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Use unsalted butter - Unsalted butter is not only healthier, but you also avoid modifying the taste of the food that you are cooking by excluding an extra salt.

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Focus on getting one recipe right - If you put a huge amount of effort and time into mastering one specific recipe, you will always have it in your repertoire, and can impress any guests with little notice!

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Fry fries twice! - In order to eliminate all the water content in fries, the trick is to fry them twice! You can be sure that they will be crispy and just the right color.

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Wood utensils - Using wooden utensils is a great idea for many reasons. They won't damage pans and they are also more environmentally friendly.

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Watch the color of vegetables - Steaming vegetables is a very healthy way to cook them, keeping them bright in color and retaining their essential nutrients. Be careful not to overcook!

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Peeling not required - It is not necessary to peel all vegetables, and you may even be losing out on some of their nutritional value. Just ensure that they are washed thoroughly.

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Get pasta right - Like rice, it is very easy to under- or over-cook pasta and end up with disastrous results. Remember to add pasta to the pot after the water starts boiling.

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Vinegar - Vinegar has more use than just as a cleaning product! It can also be used to cook fish, whiten potatoes, or thoroughly clean fruits and vegetables.

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Seltzer water - Seltzer water can be used in a variety of ways. One unusual tip is to use it when making pancakes. It makes them rise faster and makes them softer, too.

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Pay attention to detail - When reading recipes, it's easy to follow the instructions too loosely, and then end up with a disastrous result! Paying attention to detail is essential.

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Use ice cube trays to freeze vegetables - If you have small quantities of vegetable leftovers, even ginger or garlic paste, that you might want to use later, freezing is a great way to store them.

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Make your own mayonnaise - In order to save money, why not try making your own mayonnaise? All you need are eggs, vinegar, and oil!

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Marinade - A great way to marinade meat or fish is to leave it in a bag with spices and sauce for at least eight hours. After this time, the flavors will be fully infused.

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Using two pans -

Balancing cooking different ingredients at the same time can be difficult, but learning to use two pans at the same time will prove to be highly productive!

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