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
@bonappetitmag #WhippedCream can go from a billowy cloud to a deflated mess in a few hours. This trick from BA food editor Shilpa Uskokovic fixes that. And that’s why we always have instant vanilla pudding mix on hand in the test kitchen now #bakingtips ♬ original sound - Bon Appétit Magazine
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
@bonappetitmag Test Kitchen resident baking expert Shilpa is here to say please don’t skip any “roast the nuts” step in a recipe (especially not her hazelnut butter cup tart, shown here) #bakingtip #pastrychef ♬ original sound - Bon Appétit Magazine
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
@bonappetitmag America’s hottest new game show is Peel or No Peel? and we’re playing in the test kitchen. On ginger, @zaynab_issa ♬ original sound - Bon Appétit Magazine
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.
