Food · Posted 2 minutes ago People Are Sharing Their Most Coveted Cooking Tips That Have Been Passed Down By Family "My Polish grandmothers, both immigrants, taught me this trick, and I have used it ever since." by Hannah Loewentheil BuzzFeed Staff Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail There are many ways to learn how to cook, but some of the best kitchen tips and techniques come from family. So recently, I asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me about a family cooking tip or recipe hack they swear by.
Here's what people had to say! 1. "When making potato salad, add a splash of dill pickle juice as the final ingredient. My Polish grandmothers, both immigrants, taught me this trick.
" Edith Polverini / Getty Images —Christopher 2. "My grandmother made the best sugar cookies, and the trick is to use lard. Lard makes for the best cookies, pastries, and biscuits.
It adds subtle flavor and a distinct body to baked goods that shortening can't touch. It also beats butter since butter tends to make things a little tough. Save your butter for frosting!" —Claire 3.
"Use seasoned rice vinegar instead of lime juice in your guacamole. You can thank me later." Olga Pankova / Getty Images —Matt, Washington 4.
"Three words: Lipton. Onion. Packets.
Add one of these to dishes like meatloaf, beef stew, or potatoes before roasting them. I add it to so many recipes, and people always wonder what the secret is. A Lipton onion packet is the game changer ingredient passed down from my mom and a.
