Wednesday, May 27, 2009

General Tips for Cooking

By Wodumbu Man

Cooking for some people is an enjoyable hobby while for others it is a tedious task that they do not want to do but have to do. It is advisable for one to arm themselves with cooking tips to make the process easier. Prior to starting the cooking process one should prepare everything they need as it will help to make things simpler. For people who want to cook the best mashed potatoes, the potato ricer is a very handy tool they should always have in their kitchen.

It is advisable for one to use a salad spinner if they do not want their salad to get soggy. Varity can be introduced to the salad by the use of green or red leaves. Ovens should be heated way before the cooking starts so that they are hot enough to sear the meats surface and keep the juice within. Spatulas and tongs are the best tools to use as one turns the steaks. Forks should not be used at all.

Steamer platforms that fold and have the ability to sit inside most pot works are the best for steamed veggies. It is imperative to remember that broccoli should never be over cooked if they are to be tender and crisp. Wine that the cook never drinks should never be use to cook. The cook can use a dried teaspoon of Rosemary leaves instead of a table spoon of fresh ones.

Salt, white wine, olives and pepper should be sprinkled on garlics bulb which should then be tin foil wrapped and roasted for only an hour. Three hundred and fifty degrees is the recommended temperature for roasting the garlic. Hand blenders are the ideal tools to use when one wants to puree their soup it is much simpler compared to taking it to the food processor. In place of Kalmata brine cured black olives can be used.

It is not advisable to wash mushrooms with running water as they usually absorb the running water one should use a cloth to wipe them. The size of the pan should be correct as well and it should be in the racks centre. During roasting the pan juices should be reserved for the gravy. Carrots can make good substitutes for sauces if one wants to sweeten their food.

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