Month: October 2020
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Add sour cream for extra-smooth scrambled eggs.
Sour cream will keep them soft and, well, creamy for a long time while you’re holding them warm for a big brunch. Add about 1/4 cup per dozen eggs once you’ve removed the eggs from the heat https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/culinary-school-cooking-tips/
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Add baking soda to tomato sauce.
If you don’t want to add sugar to a pot of marinara sauce but the tomatoes are a bit acidic, add a little baking soda. Simply stir 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon into the pot and cook for a few minutes to take the bite out of the flavor. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/culinary-school-cooking-tips/
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Garlic odor on your fingers?
Rub your fingers on stainless steel, like your sink, to get rid of the odor. ~ Kroger.com
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Want to make crispy french fries?
Slice the potato, then remove the starch by soaking in water for one hour before baking. ~ Kroger.com
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Don’t Burn your Butter!
Did you know this? To prevent butter from over-browning in your pan, add a little bit of lemon juice. Love this tip! kroger.com
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The Wellness Mindset ~ Recipes: Creamy Cilantro Avocado Dressing
Today, on my main blog, I discussed the benefits of 1 daily avocado in relation to dementia prevention. So, I thought it only right to include at least one avocado recipe here. I love avocado, but my better half does not. I’d like to try and incorporate this healthy fruit into our daily diet, but…
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Quickly ripen your fruit!
Cooking tip of the day: “Here’s a trick you’ll like. Grab a brown paper bag and pop the unripe fruit inside along with a banana. Put in a dark place, and the banana will speed up the ripening process of the other fruit.” ~ Gordon Ramsey
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Cooking potatoes…
Cooking tip of the day: “Always, always start off with cold water, never boiling. That way – by the time the centre of the potatoes are cooked, the outside won’t be falling apart.” ~ Gordon Ramsey
The Purple Almond Kitchen 