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Minced garlic is a standard in Italian recipes, but garlic presses can be tough to clean. Instead, try rubbing a clove over a microplane for very finely minced garlic.
Freshly grated nutmeg can enhance any pasta dish featuring cheese or a white sauce. Add it to your next recipe and see if your diners ask the secret ingredient.
Keep a “rind bag” in your freezer to store the ends of Parmigiano-Reggiano wedges. Adding one or two pieces to any soup recipe deepens the flavor. Just remember to remove the rind before serving.
Fresh lemon juice adds a bright finish to Italian dishes. A medium to large lemon yields about two to four tablespoons of juice. Get more out of them by warming in the microwave for 10 seconds.
Dijon mustard can be stirred into pan sauces or smothered on a cut of meat like lamb chops before cooking to add some zing.