Cooking is a vast art. Every cook has different preferences and techniques. Some cooking is hard and some is not. Here, we will give you some handy tips to help you improve your cooking skills.
Always bake your crusts a little longer than is absolutely necessary. They should be golden caramel in color instead of pale blonde. The golden color is a sign that the sugars in the crust have finally caramelized.
Apples are a popular choice for eating in autumn or winter, but they will spoil if not properly stored. Store them in your fridge or basement, in plastic bags that are loosely tied, as they tend to spoil in dry warm areas. Cull bad apples from the bag to avoid rotting more of them.
Many of the vegetables and herbs give off a strong odor which tends to leave your cutting board smelly no matter how hard you try to scrub it off. Mark your chopping board using indelible ink in order to keep track of which side you used. Seasoning should be applied in small amounts throughout the cooking process rather than all at once. In this way you will give your food all the flavoring you can as well as using your ingredients more efficiently.
Make your corn more exciting by adding flavored butter to it. Allow the butter to be at room temperature when serving. When soft, throw in some spices, herbs or sauces to give it an extra kick. Try this trick with barbeque sauce or honey, as well.
In order to guarantee you hear the timer go off, set the oven and a watch. Your watch timer or wearing a stopwatch on a cord around your neck can help you monitor the cooking time and not miss the beep of the oven timer regardless of where you might be in your home.
When simmering or boiling vegetables, try adding chicken broth. Using chicken broth will prevent the vegetables from sticking in the pan as well as add some tasty flavor at the same time. Chicken broth costs very little, and can be bought at most any grocery store.
As you can see, cooking can be easy. With the right techniques, creating delicious dishes for family and friends can suddenly become a breeze! Now that you have been introduced to these great tips and tricks, you just need to make the time to go and give them a try!
Always bake your crusts a little longer than is absolutely necessary. They should be golden caramel in color instead of pale blonde. The golden color is a sign that the sugars in the crust have finally caramelized.
Apples are a popular choice for eating in autumn or winter, but they will spoil if not properly stored. Store them in your fridge or basement, in plastic bags that are loosely tied, as they tend to spoil in dry warm areas. Cull bad apples from the bag to avoid rotting more of them.
Many of the vegetables and herbs give off a strong odor which tends to leave your cutting board smelly no matter how hard you try to scrub it off. Mark your chopping board using indelible ink in order to keep track of which side you used. Seasoning should be applied in small amounts throughout the cooking process rather than all at once. In this way you will give your food all the flavoring you can as well as using your ingredients more efficiently.
Make your corn more exciting by adding flavored butter to it. Allow the butter to be at room temperature when serving. When soft, throw in some spices, herbs or sauces to give it an extra kick. Try this trick with barbeque sauce or honey, as well.
In order to guarantee you hear the timer go off, set the oven and a watch. Your watch timer or wearing a stopwatch on a cord around your neck can help you monitor the cooking time and not miss the beep of the oven timer regardless of where you might be in your home.
When simmering or boiling vegetables, try adding chicken broth. Using chicken broth will prevent the vegetables from sticking in the pan as well as add some tasty flavor at the same time. Chicken broth costs very little, and can be bought at most any grocery store.
As you can see, cooking can be easy. With the right techniques, creating delicious dishes for family and friends can suddenly become a breeze! Now that you have been introduced to these great tips and tricks, you just need to make the time to go and give them a try!
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Have your own copy of the recipe for acorn squash on Florence Craven's Cooking Pro site.
