Good food has a reputation for being many things. Follow the tips here to add that special “magical” quality to all of your cooking.
Make sure to keep your spices and herbs sealed in airtight containers, protected in a dark, cool place. Their flavors are weakened by heat, light and humidity. Ground spices typically maintain their flavor for around a year. Whole spices, on the other hand, can retain their freshness for 36-60 months. If you keep these properly stored, they can sometimes stay fresh for an even longer period of time.
If you are going to make a stir-fry dish, slice the meat on the bias, as thinly as possible. This can take time and be tricky. When the meat is firm, not frozen, slice it across the grain at an angle of 45 degrees.
Whenever you are spicing up your meat, consider starting off with a small portion before you cook the whole piece. Careful seasoning is especially require in meatloaf and meatballs. It’s best then to not cook all of it immediately, only to find out that the seasoning is off. Start with a small amount of the spiced meat first. After that, you can either cook the rest or adjust the seasoning accordingly.
Add cauliflower to your mashes potatoes to make this dish healthier and tastier. Cauliflower blends perfectly with your potatoes without changing the taste of your mashed potatoes. Cauliflower mashes into the same texture and color as potatoes, so no one will notice, and you you will get the benefits.
While garlic imparts a delicious flavor to your cooking, it may also leave a residual odor on your hands. To get rid of the odors that garlic and other pungent ingredients leave on your hands, rub them around the inside of your stainless steel sink. It helps stop the transfer of the garlic to other foods since it cleans your hands.
Always use airtight canisters or containers to store your dry goods, such as flour and sugar. You should keep your foods stored in a air tight container so they stay fresh for a long time. These containers are easily purchased online or at your local department or even grocery stores. Wherever you get them from, the freshness of any food you intend to store in them is well worth the investment.
Chicken Broth
Cook your vegetables in chicken broth. Chicken broth is great for preventing sticking of vegetables and incorporating some great flavor with them. Chicken broth can be found at any grocery store, and is very low priced.
Food is the basis of life, and it is very powerful. Show those you love your new found skills by applying these tips to your next meal.