Tips and Tricks
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Enhance flavor of pureed soups
Pureeing ingredients that have been cooked in stock, water or milk and then enhancing the puree with cream or egg or both is a simple method of making soups. It can be applied to almost any combination of ingredients, even fruit, and is a useful way of ... Read more »
Marinades to tenderize tough meat
Small game birds such as quail and grouse can be dry and tough. So you will need a special marinade for these birds to be roasted. Marinades add flavor to meat and help to tenderize it. This is because most marinades contain an acid such as wine or fruit ... Read more »
Adding flavor to fish while steaming
Steamed fish can be bland so give flavor to it by adding vegetables, herbs and spices and other seasonings to the liquid in the wok or steamer or by sprinkling them over the fish itself. Here are some methods for flavoring fish and making it more tasty ... Read more »
Fillings for spring rolls
Spring roll wrappers are delicious as it is fried to a golden-crisp and packed with a mixture of aromatic ingredients. They are the quintessential Asian treat. The paper thin wrappers used to make spring rolls are commercially available in Asian super ... Read more »
Shopping for the best ingredients
When buying the basic ingredients always buy the freshest and the best quality ones from which you can get the most flavor. Fresh ingredients will have high nutritional content. If its organic produce please get those ingredients. The flavor will be better ... Read more »
Coating fish before frying
There are different ways in which we can fry fish. Before frying it’s a good idea to use a light coating on it. This protects the delicate fish fillets and helps keep them moist during frying. Also it brings different taste to the fried fish making ... Read more »
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