The Martha Stewart Show

Chefs' Secrets

The Martha Stewart Show

Our very own TV chefs, Wes, Angie, and Carolyn, share their secrets for getting the most from ingredients.

Maximize Your Leftovers

Wes's Secret: Uses for Leftover Herbs, Peels, and Zests
After using fresh herbs, don't throw out the stems. Instead, freeze them in a resealable bag. Before you zest a lemon, peel off a few strips and freeze them as well. If a recipe calls for ginger, save some of that peel, too. Throw all of these leftover ingredients in a pot of boiling water, and you can poach your favorite fish in this flavorful broth.

Carolyn's Secret: Uses for Leftover Wine
If you have some leftover wine, don't throw it out. Instead, pour it into a resealable bag and freeze it. It's a great ingredient to deglaze with. Just add 1/2 cup of this liquid to a pan in which you just sauteed some kind of meat and add a little bit of butter.

Angie's Secret: Making Glaze from Pineapple Peels
This chef secret will allow you to get the most from pineapple peels. Learn how by following the recipe.

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