• To keep the cottage cheese soft and luscious after deep frying, dip it in lukewarm water to which a pinch of turmeric powder is added.

• While making rotis or paranthas from wheat flour add a little rice flour to the dough. They will be easier to digest.

• When whipping cream, add sugar when the cream is almost whipped for it will help the cream whip to a higher volume. Adding sugar at the beginning results in lower volume.

• When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out its natural sweetness.

• To make sun dried tomatoes in the microwave - thinly slice ripe tomatoes and place them in the microwave to cook at 30% power for forty five minutes. Cool and store immersed in olive oil in a sterilised jar.

• A few drops of lemon juice added to the rice while it's boiling will keep the grains separate and make the rice whiter.

• When cooking corn on the cob, add half cup of milk and one tsp. of sugar to the boiling water. The corn will be more tender and delicious than ever before.