#chef-tips

#chef-tips

The secret to wrapping bread correctly is to store it in an air-tight or vacuum-sealed container, where the bread can keep for up to three months. "You could double wrap the bread if you're going into things like a deep freeze just to provide another layer of protection," says Parisi. "Maybe wrap in parchment then plastic wrap."

A little lemon zest goes a long way, it's one of those secret weapons that brightens the whole dish.

To enhance the tenderness further, hanger steak is best served sliced in thin strips. However, there is a right and wrong way to cut it.

"The Santa Maria BBQ style of cooking is my favorite way to prepare steak. It combines various methods to enhance flavor and is always a crowd-pleaser."

Chef Bradley Borchardt warns against roasting whole chickens with stuffing due to risks of uneven cooking and foodborne bacteria, suggesting preparing stuffing separately instead.