Tips and Tricks

Lemongrass is a staple of Asian and Indian cooking, lending its citrusy flavour to a range of dishes. But how exactly do you cook with a fresh stalk? Food magazine Editor Sophie Gray explains how.

We’re well into winter and it’s around this time of year that it gets tricky to stay creative in the kitchen.

Dinner time is a guaranteed tear-jerker if there's onions involved. Watch our handy video and see what tips could help make the kitchen a no-cry zone.

Ever wondered whether you can substitute honey for sugar in your cakes and biscuits? Food magazine editor Sophie Gray answers this important question for bakers who are looking to make the swap.

Food magazine editor Sophie Gray explains how to tell what size your home laid eggs are, as well as tips and tricks for how to best store your chook's fresh eggs.

What springs to mind when you think about pineapples? Christmas ham and Hawaii? Turns out there's a lot more to this fruit than meets the eye.

This humble pantry item is more handy than most.

Thanks to the Taste Dinner Delivery by the new Holden Trax, one lucky Taste reader got the chance to enjoy some margaritas, fried chicken, some delicious soft tacos, zingy salads and churros – all delivered right to her doorstep from Mexico restaurant.

Nutrient-rich bananas are a staple in most fruit bowls. In fact, Countdown lists bananas as their number one grocery list item, with Kiwis buying a whopping 18kgs of bananas per person last year.

Food magazine editor Sophie Gray reveals the cause of the mysterious grey streaks on your chocolate bar or Easter egg.