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DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME and also, don’t freak o

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME
and also, don’t freak out. 😅

Cooking, requires a lot of feeling. (Feeling the batter or the pinch of salt, or the doneness of a steak) when it comes to knife skills, it’s all about trust, feeling and of course, practice.

Truly, your knife is literally right up against your knuckles (actual word is “phalanges”) And as long as you coordinate your dominant hand (the one with the knife) with the guiding hand, it will never steer you wrong - not even if you’re not looking, because you don’t have to see it, you just need to FEEL it.

#knifeskills #culinary #knives #chefknife #knifeskillsonpoint #chopping #inthekitchen #homecooks #confidenceinthekitchen

Will you try it? Not too much acid is needed FYI

Will you try it?

Not too much acid is needed FYI!!

#plantains #maduros #homecooks

COMMENT Let me know, how is the broccoli by you?

COMMENT

Let me know, how is the broccoli by you?

My local ShopRite has pretty gross broccoli. The stocks have holes in them and their woody and the florets are usually pretty yellow and pulling apart.

#Broccoli #Produce #HomeCooks

NO PRESERVATIVES NEEDED! You don’t need xanthan

NO PRESERVATIVES NEEDED!

You don’t need xanthan gum in your dressings!

Basic ratio Is 3:1. That means 3 tablespoons fat would call for 1 tablespoon of acid. This is really just a starting point though, because everyone likes their dressings a little different. Build on this by mixing different acid, different emulsifiers, and different flavor enhancers. I have a really simple guide on my website. Link in bio.

Search: homemade salad dressings

I recommend you taking a look at it because your question might be answered there!

#Saladdressing #Vinaigrette #homecook #makeyourown

4 Ways to Thicken your liquids Thickeners- Addin

4 Ways to Thicken your liquids

Thickeners- Adding things like flour, cornstarch, arrowroot, potato starch, beurre manie (flour butter mixture)

Puree- Take a portion of the soup and puree the ingredients (especially things like potatoes and legumes) and add it back

Reduce- If you reduce the liquid by cooking it on higher heat and letting it evaporate (sometimes by half) depending how loose the viscosity is. *Note* This will also increase concentration and therefore may be stronger in flavor or even saltier. Adjust accordingly.

Eggs, Cream or Milk - These ingredients have thickening abilities, but some may have dietary restrictions or intolerances.

Save this 📲 but don’t forget to go back and check it! 😂

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I GET IT

just use it in the right places and it’s a great thing!

Thanks to my student Randi for inspiring the “less is more” 💚💚💚

#knifeskills #cooking #control #homecook #homecooking #controllingtheheat #cookinginspo #homechef #typea #intention

THIS ISN’T A SEXY TOPIC BUT… I see it too oft

THIS ISN’T A SEXY TOPIC BUT…

I see it too often and here is why you shouldn’t: foodborne microorganisms grow well between the temperatures of 41°F and 140°F. This range is considered the “temperature danger zone”
Bacteria can double in as fast as 20 mins.

The USDA says that using a microwave is fine — but personally I don’t think it is as reliable and pretty 🥴 if you ask me, but if you feel comfortable doing that, then keep it up!

I am not a food scientist and food safety is just a snippet of the Culinary world but this is a small thing you can do safely.

Share this with a friend!

#foodsafety #defrostingmeat #kitchentalk #homecooks #homechef #defrostingchicken #cookingathome #foodborne

GET IN FLOW This applies to anything where there

GET IN FLOW

This applies to anything where there are many steps to the prep.

It truly helps so much and even works really well outside of the kitchen too!

#knifeskills #flow #onions #homecooks #homechefs #foodprep #knifework #miseenplace #efficientkitchen

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