Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Delicious Gourmet Meals, Simple and Easy!

By Ty Williams

Are you tired of the same dinner menu night after night? Do you want some ideas to spice up your meals? How would you like your everyday cuisine to resemble gourmet cooking? If the answer is yes, then you?ll be happy to know that it doesn't take a lot of money or even a lot of experience to become a gourmet cook. All you need are a few basic pots and pans, a sharp knife for slicing and dicing, a couple of nice platters and some basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen pantry.

Many Americans have taken to Gourmet cooking as a favorite pastime. Many Americans are finding it extremely difficult to spend money on eating out, and lately it has become a luxury since the country is going into recession. Most of the Americans are creating their own special meals at home in their own kitchen instead of visiting a restaurant. It is no secret to learn the art of Gourmet cooking. Many of the cables and TV programs are always broadcasting some programs by some of the world?s most famous chefs. You can watch the item carefully and remember it or record it for future use. There are plenty of cook books in the library which are easy with their illustrated pages and step by step recipe

In the gourmet meal every ingredient has to be fresh and the best. Usually pure butter takes the place of margarine, and cream instead of milk, fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon and so on. Always remember to avoid the canned products and replace with fresh ones in their place. Wine is an important ingredient and an inexpensive bottle of white wine will always come in handy.

Fresh herbs, onions, garlic and shallots add depth and flavor to any gourmet dish, and it?s always helpful to have a couple of boxes or cans of already-prepared chicken stock on the shelf. For a protein, think skinless chicken breasts or salmon. Rice, pasta and shredded cheese are food staples that should be in every kitchen, and frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, green beans or spinach can be the gourmet cook?s best friend.

With some practice, you can whip together nutritious, delicious and appetizing gourmet meals that rival those prepared at the finest haute cuisine restaurants. Chicken piccata, salmon in lemon cream sauce and stuffed chicken rolls in beurre blanc are just three simple, but gourmet meals you can make from these simple ingredients.

It is very important to be sure about maintaining the similarity of the size and shape of the chopped, sliced ingredients. This will serve in presenting a good and appetizing meal. The same size of the ingredients will help in even cooking and add elegance to the plate. This sort of presentation will show as if the dish is prepared with love and care. A good saute pan is an essential tool in this cooking. Before adding the butter to sear and saute? the pan should be preheated to help the preparation.

Presentation is the last, but not least step in preparing your delicious gourmet meal. You want your food to look just as good as it tastes and people?s first impressions of your meal go a long way in making the whole experience more enjoyable. Foods served on white serving plates garnished with fresh herbs and topped with an appropriately selected cheese are sure to be an eye catching, mouth watering sight. Follow these simple steps and guidelines, and you might soon find yourself with more house guests than you had before, all lining up to sample your delicious cuisine.

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