Learn Things You Did Not Know About Cooking
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- | + | There is always room to become a better cook. Even seasoned cooks can benefit from learning new tips that will make them enjoy cooking more. New cooks also need to learn the little tips that make cooking easier. Use this advice to learn more about cooking. [http://www.dailystrength.org/people/3193283/journal/6930205 Learn The Simple Tips You Need To Make Your Cooking Stand Out] | |
- | + | Partially chill meat so it becomes easier to slice into thin strips. If you are making Asian dishes, such as Thai or Chinese food, this is a great idea. When the meat is frozen slightly, cutting it is easier because the fibers in the muscle do not tear or stretch when slicing. Allow the meat to thaw prior to cooking though, so that it can cook evenly. | |
Make sure that you cut your meat extremely thin as well as on the bias for stir-fry. Very often this is difficult to master and takes a lot of time. Once the meat has become more firm, you should slice against the grain at 45 degrees. | Make sure that you cut your meat extremely thin as well as on the bias for stir-fry. Very often this is difficult to master and takes a lot of time. Once the meat has become more firm, you should slice against the grain at 45 degrees. | ||
- | + | Keep spices in a dark and cool place. Shelf life can be significantly decreased for those spices which have been exposed to too much light, dampness and heat. Keeping your spices in darkened, cool areas will lend extra longevity and flavor. Meals prepared with fresher spices are simply more delicious. | |
- | + | If you are seasoning some meats, you should try a small piece of it before you cook all of it. Foods like meatballs, hamburger and even meatloaf may require careful seasoning. Avoid cooking the entire batch immediately after seasoning the meat. Cook a tiny portion of it in the shape of a patty first. The aroma of the food as it cooks will also give you a clue to the amount of seasoning you need to add. | |
- | + | You can dry out your own tomatoes. You can use Roma tomatoes cut lengthwise, or ripe tomatoes sliced about a half inch thick. Place the resulting tomato pieces on a rack, then salt their exposed flesh lightly. After placing the rack atop a cookie sheet, allow the tomatoes to dry for 10 hours in an oven at 190 degrees. Put the tomatoes in plastic bags, and store them in the freezer. Dried tomatoes can be placed into a jar that is filled with fresh herbs and olive oil. Tomatoes stored in this fashion will last for two weeks in the refrigerator. | |
They will soak up much of the water, as if they were a sponge. Try using a clean, wet cloth and wiping them off instead. | They will soak up much of the water, as if they were a sponge. Try using a clean, wet cloth and wiping them off instead. | ||
- | [http:// | + | [http://www.awebcafe.com/blogs/viewstory/3059964 Learn Things You Did Not Know About Cooking] If you cooked with a sauce, save the leftover sauce in an ice cube tray that you can freeze. This will make reheating the sauce easy, as you can pull out as many cubes that you need for the next meal. The sauce is still good after it is frozen. |
- | + | Not all fruit freezes well, but this way, you can prolong the freshness of certain fruits and enjoy them later. Additionally, you may be able to keep some fruits frozen and enjoy them during months when they are not available in stores. | |
- | + | Try making your own dried tomatoes. To be able to dry them yourself, cut the tomatoes half an inch thick, or you should cut Romas lengthwise in half. Lay your tomato slices across a cooling rack with the cut-side facing up, and salt them lightly. The next step is to put the rack on an old cookie sheet and then place in an oven set at 190 degrees for at least 10 hours. You can store your dried tomatoes in your freezer. Another way to preserve your dried tomatoes is in olive oil, with herbs for added flavor, in a glass jar. Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks. | |
- | + | Cooking for the family can be beyond overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many shortcuts and tricks to make cooking for a family quick and easy. You should be relaxed when you are walking into your kitchen. | |
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