2020’s most searched cooking ‘how-tos’

How to cook rice and other kitchen tips

2020 saw us change many habits, including how we shop, cook and eat. Many switched to making breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks all from home. And as you baked, roasted and slow-cooked your way through the year, you may have realised you needed to brush up on some kitchen skills. So, you took to Google not only to search for recipes but also for kitchen tips like ‘how to make cookies’, ‘how to pickle vegetables’ or ‘how to make gnocchi’.

Looking back at this unprecedented year, Google Trends showed us the most commonly searched cooking ‘how-tos’ of 2020. Australia may have spent more time at home, but at least you spent it wisely, learning new skills and recipes. Here, we look at the things you wanted to learn and show you how to do them. You’ll want to bookmark this one, just in case you need a refresher in 2021.