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Using fresh herbs when cooking
Herbs flavor and garnish both raw and cooked dishes and the fabulous aroma that the herbs fuse with the dish. Most herbs behave well while cooking, but not all herbs behave in the same way. When I think of using herbs for my dishes, the first set of herbs ... Read more »
Eating out and staying in shape
Eating out is like a trend for working people and not to mention eating out is also considered a major cause of obesity in America according to this article on msn (data taken from a report by U.S. Food and Drug Administration).Me being a working mom ... Read more »
Homemade Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise or else mayo, is a thick creamy yellow to white color sauce or a dressing which is almost used in all the salads, sandwiches and burgers. Although these days most kitchens have a food processor, most of us still reach for the bottled mayonnaise. ... Read more »
Caramelize fruits
Caramelizing fruits, is a very simple and delicious cooking technique used almost in all the places around the globe. For fruit and sugary food lovers this is the most ideal way to have them as a delicious dessert. Almost all types of fruits you desire ... Read more »
Tips on Garnishing Soups
The flavor of almost any soup could be enhanced by adding a splash of color and some extra flavor. We all have a choice on the way we want to present our soups. Although garnishing requires very little extra effort, it does deliver a big payoff. Always ... Read more »
Homemade Creme Fraiche
Milk products, such as cream, yogurt, butter milk, clotted cream, soured cream and creme fraiche, have a myriad of uses in sweet and savoury dishes. Though commercially available, the latter three are easily made at home. Here I’m going to tell ... Read more »
Poach a whole bird
Gentle poaching is a classic way of cooking any kind of bird like chicken, duck, goose or even turkey. It leaves the meat tender and juicy. Poaching not only brings a pleasing taste but also produces a delicious broth. The poaching time depends on the ... Read more »
Pineapple Cooking Tips
Pineapples are probably the most recognizable of all fruits. They are delicious on their own, served in wedges or rings. The warm, distinctive aroma of the fruit is also very pleasing. It is a very versatile fruit, their sweet, acidic taste lending itself ... Read more »
Roasting Vegetables
The process of roasting brings out the natural sweetness in vegetables and intensifies their natural flavors. Roasted vegetables are just more tantalizing to the sight, taste, smell, and even touch.Most veggies take a little time to cook and are best ... Read more »
Removing stains from pans
Pans are among the most important utensils in the kitchen. Dirty stained pans will not only spoil the flavor of food, but also wear out quickly. Scorched foods can leave stubborn spots on pans that no amount of excruciating scrubbing can remove. Whatever ... Read more »
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