Month: November 2020
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Toast nuts and spices.
This may seem to be an unnecessary step, but it actually perks up the essential oils and boosts a recipe’s flavor tremendously. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/culinary-school-cooking-tips/
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43 Surprising Everyday Uses for Whey That Will Blow Your Mind
I’ve been taking cooking classes with the Traditional Cooking School by Gnowfglins. So, along with delicious sourdough, I’m making my own cheese and yogurt, which leaves me with wonderful liquid whey, as seen below. Isn’t it gorgeous? So today, I looked for things to do with this liquid gold, as I now have 3 quarts.…
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Let meat rest.
It’s important to let meat rest for a while before slicing into it. The longer you can let it rest the better; otherwise, the juices run onto the cutting board instead of staying in the food https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/culinary-school-cooking-tips/
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Do the mise en place thing to stay calm in the kitchen.
Simply put: Prep all ingredients before cooking. That way, you’re not scrambling to chop the garlic when it needed to be in the pan 5 minutes ago. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/culinary-school-cooking-tips/
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Thoroughly dry all meats before cooking
This helps them brown quickly and, on poultry, crisps up the skin. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/culinary-school-cooking-tips/
The Purple Almond Kitchen 