Iain 'Huey' Hewitson has been a fixture on Australian daytime TV for decades - and now, after making a triumphant return on TikTok, the celebrity cook is back to share his top kitchen secrets - including the top mistakes amateurs 'always' make. Mr Hewitson has seen his fair share of culinary mishaps over the years, and now he's sharing his hard-earned wisdom to help home cooks avoid common mistakes.
![[When it comes to vegetables, Mr Hewitson is a firm believer in simple but effective techniques to preserve flavour and nutrients]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/08/93418551-14220443-image-a-3_1734943260594.jpg)
From the importance of prep work to avoiding the dreaded overcooked vegetables, Mr Hewitson didn't hold back when he spoke to FEMAIL. The beloved chef began hosting the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise series in 1992, and went on to front the programs Huey's Cooking Adventures (1997) and Huey's Kitchen (2010).
![[Buying the best ingredients is another golden rule for Me Hewitson - especially when it comes to seafood]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/08/84828697-14220443-Iain_Huey_Hewitson_was_a_fixture_on_Australian_TV_for_decades_th-a-4_1734943296818.jpg)
His last new cooking episode was broadcast on free-to-air in 2014, after which the Melbourne-based Kiwi chef maintained a low profile. But that all changed in early 2024 when the chef's 22-year-old daughter Charlotte encouraged him to start posting on TikTok - and within days, he was racking up hundreds of thousands of views with videos that have struck a nostalgic chord with fans.
![[For those trying out new dishes, Mr Hewitson insists on sticking to the recipe the first time]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/08/93418715-14220443-image-a-2_1734943147003.jpg)
The 75-year-old told FEMAIL he felt 'humbled' by the instant success, adding that his philosophy on TikTok is no different to when he was on TV: to inspire and teach others how to cook. For Mr Hewitson, the number one mistake amateur chefs make is failing to set up properly before they start cooking.
