Saturday, June 13, 2009

Common Cooking Instructions

By Wodumbu Man

For some people cooking is enjoyable while for others it is not enjoyable at all. People who love cooking as well as those who do not should have basic cooking tips to help them pull through. Early preparation before one starts cooking is advised so that thongs can become simpler for them. The best mashed potatoes can be achieved only if the cook uses a potato ricer, which should never miss, from 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.

Steamed veggies are best handled by steamer platforms with ability to sit in pot works and ones that fold. The cook should note that over cooked broccoli is not the best; it should be tender and crisp. Wine that the cook would never touch should not be included among the ingredients. A table spoon of fresh Rosemary leaves can be replaced by a teaspoon of dried Rosemary leaves.

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.

One should not wash mushroom under faucets as they will take in the water they should instead wipe them using cloth. When cooking one should ensure their pan is the correct size and is put on the racks middle. The juices of the pan should be saved for the gravy when one is roasting. To sweeten sauces one should try making use of carrots instead of the traditional sugar.

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