A natural, quick sauce thickener. Toss a dried lasagne noodle nest into a too runny sauce. The pasta will absorb the extra liquid without changing the taste or consistency of the sauce. Discard the wet noodle before serving, of course!
Keep mashed potatoes warm for up to two hours by placing them in a heatproof bowl and setting the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Cover with a lid or foil. The steam from the water will keep them warm, with no risk of burning.
Author: Ros
Author of What's On and Life In The Kitchen!