When you deep-fry, hold
each piece of food with long tongs as you add it to the oil. Hold it
just below the oil's surface for five seconds before releasing it.
This will seal the exterior and stop it from sticking to the pot or
the other food.
If you need more oil in the pan when sautéing, add it in a stream
along the edges of the pan so that by the time the oil reaches the
ingredient being cooked, it will be heated.
Do not use oil in the water when boiling pasta, because it will keep
the sauce from sticking to the cooked pasta. Also, After you drain
pasta, while it's still hot, grate some fresh Parmesan on top before
tossing it with your sauce to give the sauce something to stick to.
When making burgers, add in a bit (or a lot) of bacon bits
or pork bits while mixing for added flavor.
When making mashed potatoes, after you drain the potatoes, return
them to the hot pan, cover tightly and let steam for 5 minutes. This
allows the potatoes to mash with a beautiful texture and soak up the
butter and cream more easily.