Think You Can"t Cook? Think Again! Simple Tips Every Chef Needs To Know

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Have you ever sat down to a gourmet meal and wondered how on earth a person could make such a delightful dish? The following article can make anyone a better cook.
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Have you ever sat down to a gourmet meal and wondered how on earth a person could make such a delightful dish? The following article can make anyone a better cook.

TIP! When storing your herbs and spices, they should be kept in a cool, dark spot. Their flavors are weakened significantly by things like heat, light and humidity.

When trying out a new marinade or seasoning, test it on a small piece of meat before you cook the entire meal. Certain foods require limited seasonings. Ground beef dishes typically require less seasoning than other meats. Never cook all of your meat immediately after it has been seasoned. It is a good idea to cook a small portion of the meat first. Afterwards you can choose to cook the remainder of the meat or adjust your seasonings.

Make sure that the knives you are using are very sharp. Dull knives can be dangerous and they also make cutting things hard. With a dull knife, you may have to struggle to cut a vegetable, making it more likely that you will get injured in the process. Using a sharp knife will make it easier to cut that vegetable, so you are less likely to get hurt.

TIP! A sharp knife is indispensable for efficient cooking. Dull knives make cutting difficult, but in addition, they are dangerous.

Popular French fried potato recipes suggest soaking the potatoes in water for 30 minutes before cooking them. Soaking the sliced potatoes in cold water strengthens the potato fibers so they will not break down so much when you fry them in the hot oil.

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TIP! Cooking vegetables for a long time robs them of the critical nutrients that make them a healthy choice. In order to retain their most important attributes, opt for steamed, sauteed or even raw vegetables.

Do you cook often with fresh basil? Take some fresh basil and put some of it in a glass. Now fill the glass with water to just above the stems. It will remain fresh for a good amount of time just sitting on the kitchen counter! Remember to refresh the water from time to time, and you will notice that the basil starts to grow roots. Occasionally trim the basil, which will encourage more growth, and you will be able to have the benefits of fresh basil for quite some time.

No matter what you are cooking, fresh ingredients are always much better than dried or frozen ingredients. Use fresh foods any time you can, as they bring out the best flavor of the dish, and can be real money-savers too.

TIP! Fresh apples can be a delicious ingredient for a wide variety of recipes. Dry warm air will cause them to rot, so make sure they are stored in a loose plastic bag in the fridge or in a cool basement.

Garlic is delicious; however the pungent aroma will get stuck on your hands. You should rub your hands along the interior of your stainless steel sink whenever you have come into contact with garlic. Not only will your hands smell better, but the next food you touch won’t have a garlicky smell.

If burgers get stuck to the grill, it will be difficult to flip them without mangling them in the process. You should brush a thin layer of vegetable oil over the grill before you begin cooking. This will keep the food from becoming stuck to the grill surface.

Put the tips in this article to use. Your loved ones will soon be wondering where your newly acquired cooking skills have come from.

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Have you ever sat down to a gourmet meal and wondered how on earth a person could make such a delightful dish? The following article can make anyone a better cook.

TIP! When storing your herbs and spices, they should be kept in a cool, dark spot. Their flavors are weakened significantly by things like heat, light and humidity.

When trying out a new marinade or seasoning, test it on a small piece of meat before you cook the entire meal. Certain foods require limited seasonings. Ground beef dishes typically require less seasoning than other meats. Never cook all of your meat immediately after it has been seasoned. It is a good idea to cook a small portion of the meat first. Afterwards you can choose to cook the remainder of the meat or adjust your seasonings.

Make sure that the knives you are using are very sharp. Dull knives can be dangerous and they also make cutting things hard. With a dull knife, you may have to struggle to cut a vegetable, making it more likely that you will get injured in the process. Using a sharp knife will make it easier to cut that vegetable, so you are less likely to get hurt.

TIP! A sharp knife is indispensable for efficient cooking. Dull knives make cutting difficult, but in addition, they are dangerous.

Popular French fried potato recipes suggest soaking the potatoes in water for 30 minutes before cooking them. Soaking the sliced potatoes in cold water strengthens the potato fibers so they will not break down so much when you fry them in the hot oil.

Fresh Basil

TIP! Cooking vegetables for a long time robs them of the critical nutrients that make them a healthy choice. In order to retain their most important attributes, opt for steamed, sauteed or even raw vegetables.

Do you cook often with fresh basil? Take some fresh basil and put some of it in a glass. Now fill the glass with water to just above the stems. It will remain fresh for a good amount of time just sitting on the kitchen counter! Remember to refresh the water from time to time, and you will notice that the basil starts to grow roots. Occasionally trim the basil, which will encourage more growth, and you will be able to have the benefits of fresh basil for quite some time.

No matter what you are cooking, fresh ingredients are always much better than dried or frozen ingredients. Use fresh foods any time you can, as they bring out the best flavor of the dish, and can be real money-savers too.

TIP! Fresh apples can be a delicious ingredient for a wide variety of recipes. Dry warm air will cause them to rot, so make sure they are stored in a loose plastic bag in the fridge or in a cool basement.

Garlic is delicious; however the pungent aroma will get stuck on your hands. You should rub your hands along the interior of your stainless steel sink whenever you have come into contact with garlic. Not only will your hands smell better, but the next food you touch won"t have a garlicky smell.

If burgers get stuck to the grill, it will be difficult to flip them without mangling them in the process. You should brush a thin layer of vegetable oil over the grill before you begin cooking. This will keep the food from becoming stuck to the grill surface.

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