Let's talk sauces. Although sauce has the ability to complement or contrast flavors in your dish, it also adds a different mouthfeel, moisture and visual appeal to your food.They are the building blocks.Truthfully, the classical sauces aren't that exciting to me, mainly because they are a bit time intensive and as a mom of two - I don't exactly dabble in these. However, it's always important to start at the beginning and you can make your own variations from there.Have fun with these, you cannot ... continue reading...
Why Non-Stick Pans Don’t Make Sense
A typical non-stick cookware set includes something like this :[Fancy name] by [brand name] 10 pc Non-Stick Cookware Set:Includes: *8-in. Fry Pan*10-in. Fry Pan1.5 qt. Saucepan with Cover2.5 qt. Saucepan with Cover *3 qt. Saute Pan with Cover 6 qt. Stock Pot with CoverFirst off, I always laugh when they’re labeled a “TEN” piece set, but really that included 4 lids! shouldn’t those just be included?So from the actual SIX pieces of cookware...2 or MAYBE *3 are used for dry cooking methods. What ... continue reading...
Go From Puzzled To Planned
A pre-made meal plan might work for a little while, but it ultimately does not take into consideration what your familylikes, dislikes, dietary restrictions, allergies etc. Meals are not a onesize fits allThis is why learning how to plan your own meals will help you in the long run. Having an idea of what you plan to serve during the week, helps your shopping, as well as your prep work. You can begin to mentally prepare. Keep in mind that fully understanding cooking techniques and cooking ... continue reading...
Foods That Freeze
Do you ever wonder if you could put something in the freezer, or how long it will last once it's there?You can actually freeze most things - but it really comes down to quality. It may be worth a small decrease in quality to preserve the food longer. Click the photo for the PDF printable Either way, here are some things to keep in mind. It's important that you don't keep foods at the temperature danger zone (between 40 F - 140F) so don't keep food out of the refrigerator longer than 2 hours - ... continue reading...
Getting That Perfect Steak
Getting That Perfect Steak It’s not much different than cooking other meats properly. Of course always start with quality ingredients, but basically It boils down to timing, seasoning, temperature and rest.TimingBring your protein to room temperature so it can cook evenly. The thicker the piece, the longer it needs.Season your protein ahead of time. Same rule applies with the thickness of the protein. The thicker the piece is, the more time it will need to travel to the center. If you didn’t ... continue reading...
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