Cooking is an art. And we are here today to teach you a few tricks that may help you learn something new.

The article below will tell you how you can use whole vegetables and fruits to maximize their useful properties. Save money and improve your health by following our tips and hints. Use your vegetables and fruits from stem to root. Here are 8 most common foods we are talking about:

1. Watermelon

Watermelon rind should not be discarded. Pickled rind is an excellent snack. Slice up the rind first, then put the slices in a jar, add some water, sugar and vinegar. Finally, seal it and leave for at least 3 days. If you want it more piquant, leave it sealed for a few months. Another thing you can use watermelon rind for is aqua fresca. Blend the rinds with watermelon flesh and add some lime or lemon.

2. Broccoli

Never throw away broccoli stalks! Use a peeler or paring knife and remove the outer layer if it’s too tough. Then cook the stalks and florets and make puree. Also, you can add them in seasonings and broth whenever you are cooking a broccoli soup. If you want it to taste rich, add some cream. Broccoli stalks can also be sautéed with olive oil. Again, add a bit of red pepper, garlic and other spices to your taste to make it taste and smell more extravagant.