Having to cook every day can be dull after awhile. Make things more interesting by acquiring new skills. After all, cooking does not only entail preparing delicious meals, but it could also be an enjoyable activity as well. The following advice will help you begin a fun cooking regimen.
TIP! Try to keep your spices and herbs in a dark, cool area of your kitchen. If they are exposed to light, heat or humidity, they will lose much of their flavor.
Store your spices and herbs in a cool and dark spot when you decide where to keep them. Moisture, light and heat can affect the flavor of your spices. Most spices will retain their flavor for about a year. If kept whole, spices can keep their flavor for up to five years. The freshness can last longer if they are stored correctly.
If you are baking crusts for a pie or tart, you will probably need to bake them for a while longer than you thought. They should not be a pale blond color, they need to be golden brown. That deeper color shows that the sugar has caramelized. This creates a crisp crust, which is also sweeter.
TIP! Prolonged boiling of vegetables destroys many of the nutrients contained within them. To get the greatest health benefit from vegetables, cook them quickly with methods like steaming or sauteing, or serve them raw.
Cooking doesn’t have to be an exact science; that’s baking. But you should still measure the amount of oil you cook with. Pouring straight from a bottle does not give you an accurate idea of how much fat you are using, which can result in overindulgence. Measuring your oil instead of estimating allows you to closely approximate the fat content in your dish.
Fresh Garlic
TIP! Do you often feel a bit guilty throwing out fruit that is rotten? You may have wondered if it is okay to cut out the rotten part. It is impossible for you to save fruit that has already begun to rot.
When you purchase garlic for cooking, find the freshest head possible. Fresh garlic tastes a lot sweeter than older garlic, so buy fresh to avoid the bitterness. Fresh garlic is hard, not wrinkled, or mushy-feeling.
When serving a salad at a social gathering, keep the dressing in a dish to the side. Let people put on their own dressing. Offer a variety of dressings, so there will be something to everyone’s taste.
TIP! Adding cauliflower to your mashed potatoes is a great way to reduce the amount of fat and calories they contain. You should use equal portions of potatoes and cauliflower when making this delicious side.
Keep the bone in your roast if you’re trying to make it and you have no time to spare. The roast will get done sooner because the bone will direct the heat right to your roaster. It is easy enough to cut the meat off the bone once the roast is cooked.
Make sure that you never use a wine in your food that you would not normally drink. Because wine will have a big impact on the flavor of your food, a bad wine can result in a bad meal. You could try wine that is specifically formulated for cooking purposes.
TIP! This seasoning not only goes well with meat, but it can also work with other foods. Sprinkle the seasoning on top of roasted pumpkin seeds and make a tasty snack, or sprinkle it on scrambled eggs.
Consider drying your very own tomatoes. You can do this by cutting ripe tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices, or by cutting Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise. Place cut side up on a clean cooling rack and salt lightly. Use a cookie sheet to hold the rack and set it in the oven at 190 degrees for at least 10 hours. Put them in plastic bags for freezer storage. Another option is to place the tomatoes in a jar and cover them with fresh herbs and olive oil. Tomatoes stored in this fashion will last for two weeks in the refrigerator.
To maintain the flavor and freshness of spices and herbs, make sure you keep them stored in someplace that is cool and dark. Keeping herbs and spices in cabinets above the stove or other warm locations will cause them to lose their flavor.
TIP! They will act somewhat like a sponge that soaks up all the water. A better option is to use a clean, damp cloth to hand-wipe each mushroom.
Every cook knows how important it is to organize their cooking supplies. If your supplies are disorganized, you will waste time running around trying to find everything. Group similar items together, and keep them in the same area. As an example, keep all of your spices stored in one cabinet for ease.
Cooking can provide both healthy meals for your family, and a fascinating hobby for you to discover. You may end up having quite a blast learning to cook, while keeping your belly full the entire time! You may also learn things about yourself when you cook. As you start to get more pleasure out of cooking, you will notice that it is enjoyable and helps you cook tastier dishes.
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Having to cook every day can be dull after awhile. Make things more interesting by acquiring new skills. After all, cooking does not only entail preparing delicious meals, but it could also be an enjoyable activity as well. The following advice will help you begin a fun cooking regimen.
Store your spices and herbs in a cool and dark spot when you decide where to keep them. Moisture, light and heat can affect the flavor of your spices. Most spices will retain their flavor for about a year. If kept whole, spices can keep their flavor for up to five years. The freshness can last longer if they are stored correctly.
If you are baking crusts for a pie or tart, you will probably need to bake them for a while longer than you thought. They should not be a pale blond color, they need to be golden brown. That deeper color shows that the sugar has caramelized. This creates a crisp crust, which is also sweeter.
Cooking doesn’t have to be an exact science; that’s baking. But you should still measure the amount of oil you cook with. Pouring straight from a bottle does not give you an accurate idea of how much fat you are using, which can result in overindulgence. Measuring your oil instead of estimating allows you to closely approximate the fat content in your dish.
Fresh Garlic
When you purchase garlic for cooking, find the freshest head possible. Fresh garlic tastes a lot sweeter than older garlic, so buy fresh to avoid the bitterness. Fresh garlic is hard, not wrinkled, or mushy-feeling.
When serving a salad at a social gathering, keep the dressing in a dish to the side. Let people put on their own dressing. Offer a variety of dressings, so there will be something to everyone’s taste.
Keep the bone in your roast if you’re trying to make it and you have no time to spare. The roast will get done sooner because the bone will direct the heat right to your roaster. It is easy enough to cut the meat off the bone once the roast is cooked.
Make sure that you never use a wine in your food that you would not normally drink. Because wine will have a big impact on the flavor of your food, a bad wine can result in a bad meal. You could try wine that is specifically formulated for cooking purposes.
Consider drying your very own tomatoes. You can do this by cutting ripe tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices, or by cutting Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise. Place cut side up on a clean cooling rack and salt lightly. Use a cookie sheet to hold the rack and set it in the oven at 190 degrees for at least 10 hours. Put them in plastic bags for freezer storage. Another option is to place the tomatoes in a jar and cover them with fresh herbs and olive oil. Tomatoes stored in this fashion will last for two weeks in the refrigerator.
To maintain the flavor and freshness of spices and herbs, make sure you keep them stored in someplace that is cool and dark. Keeping herbs and spices in cabinets above the stove or other warm locations will cause them to lose their flavor.
Every cook knows how important it is to organize their cooking supplies. If your supplies are disorganized, you will waste time running around trying to find everything. Group similar items together, and keep them in the same area. As an example, keep all of your spices stored in one cabinet for ease.
Cooking can provide both healthy meals for your family, and a fascinating hobby for you to discover. You may end up having quite a blast learning to cook, while keeping your belly full the entire time! You may also learn things about yourself when you cook. As you start to get more pleasure out of cooking, you will notice that it is enjoyable and helps you cook tastier dishes.