With parents who grew up in Europe after the war, we learned to waste nothing! My freezer is filled with veggie ends for stock, shrimp peels for bisque, and breadcrumbs! Don't throw out those final...

Place a dish of water in the oven while baking fish. It helps keep the flesh moist.

Marinating fish in acid for too long will start to break down the flesh. Keep it quick @ 30 minutes!

Zest citrus directly into your dish to capture the flavorful oils that are released in the process.

Scrape cheese that has been wrapped in plastic because the surface absorbs odors and chemicals.