Tricks of the Trade

Replicating favourite foods from your travels or local restaurants may seem daunting, but not if you have a few tricks up your sleeve and some basic pieces of kit. Cooking is miles more satisfying and successful—as well as faster—if you have the right tools. Not all the tricks require a wallet-busting shopping trip; your refrigerator and barbecue hold more power than you might realise. These are my top tips for restaurant-quality cooking.