Cooking Techniques - AppletonPC

Illustration of a cook tilting a heated frying pan on the hob to spread a thin, even film of oil and prevent hot spots

Food & Cooking

November 22, 2025

The pan-tilt method that distributes oil evenly: how even coverage prevents hot spots

Discover the pan-tilt method for evenly distributing oil, preventing hot spots and sticking. Learn step-by-step tips, best oils, and pan choices for perfect searing.

Illustration of a saucepan on a hob with a tea towel placed under the lid, absorbing rising foam to prevent a boil-over

Food & Cooking

November 20, 2025

The cloth-under-lid method that stops pot boiling-over: how fabric absorbs rising foam

Discover the cloth-under-lid trick: how a tea towel absorbs rising foam to prevent boil-overs. Learn the science, safe setup, best fabrics, and pro tips.

Illustration of slow-cook meal prep: a slow cooker, modular batch ingredients in labelled containers, and a freezer inventory to reduce weeknight decision fatigue

Food & Cooking

November 19, 2025

The slow-cook prep simplifies busy nights: how batch ingredients remove daily decision fatigue

Discover how slow-cook prep and batch ingredients cut weeknight decision fatigue, save money and time, and turn dinners into quick, flavour-packed assemblies.