New recipes and cooking techniques can be learned by even the most seasoned chef. Knowing the proper methods and how to go about applying them, will turn simple meals into amazing feasts that everyone will remember you for. By applying these tips to your next cooking endeavor, you will find yourself with loads of good food.
Your meat need to be sliced thinly across the grain when you are preparing stir-fry. This can require some time and some effort. When the meat is stiff but not frozen, take it out and slice immediately across the grain at a slight angle.
For healthier, lower-calorie mashed potatoes, add some cooked cauliflower to your tubers. The taste of cauliflower will blend nicely with the potatoes. Cauliflower also matches the color and texture of the potatoes. This is a great way to add veggies and eliminate calories from a favorite dish.
Give pie and tart crust a little longer baking time than you normally would for the best results. They need to be a golden caramel color rather than pale blonde. This golden color means that the sugar used in the crust has caramelized, giving the crust a crisp and sweet flavor.
Try this quick and handy trick to salvage your efforts. In a medium sized bowl, mix together 1 tblsp water and 2 tblsp corn starch. Simmer the sauce, and slowly stir the corn starch mixture in. Add the mixture slowly and keep stirring to make sure it does not thicken too much.
Cooking doesn’t have to be scary. Cooking food yourself will save you money and help you to eat a more nutritious diet. Use the tips we have given you and let them lead you to the grocer’s, back to your kitchen and then to your happy family! Happy home cooking and bon appetit!
