Ever had a really scrumptious meal and were left wondering just how that tasty dish was put together? Happens a lot and to a lot of people.
Most people end up wishing that they could make a similar meal at home.
Now you can.
With these simple tips you can become a better cook and you can start the journey towards becoming a master chef in the near future.
These cooking tips will offer you useful information which you can use to make cooking a pleasurable and enjoyable experience, and not just for you but for your entire family as well.
1.
Creating an indent or a cavity of up to one and a half inches in the middle of the hamburger patty will cause it not to bulge during the cooking process.
To make the cavity you only need to poke its mid area just before you commence the cooking.
This cavity will allow the even distribution of heat and this means that your burger top will not swell...
something that happens too often.
2.
You can improve the quality and texture of overnight cooked pasta by making sure that you cooked all the pasta in the pan with its sauce.
This will help the pasta absorb all the sauce and that it blends in well to give the pasta rich taste.
3.
When it comes to cooking, the secret is NEVER GIVE UP! Just like any other activity, to become good at it, one needs to practice, practice, practice.
If you overcook something, do not be afraid to try again.
After all, practice makes perfect.
4.
Using old baking powder to bake your cake can give less than desired results.
Most times, people do not remember when they purchased the last box of baking powder they have.
Instead of gambling with it only for the cake to backfire, make sure you test the baking powder first before using it.
To do this, put a tbsp of the powder into a cup with a third of water.
If the water fizzles, the baking powder is good.
If it does not fizzle, throw that box away and get a new one.
5.
Vary your cooking styles especially if you are cooking for a family.
Routine styles of cooking tend to become boring and your family will always be negative about any meal you bring to the table.
Try out new styles of cooking and different ingredients so that you can tickle everybody's taste buds.
6.
To get the maximum amount of juice from your lime, try putting it into a microwave for just 10 seconds.
Doing this will make the juice flow freely and you can add more of it into your meals.
You can use this simple trick every time you need to use a lime or lemon.
7.
Taste your food as you cook.
Even the best of the best chefs do this.
Tasting your food as you cook it is the surest way to tell if it has enough seasoning and salt.
8.
Ever tried to shell pecans? Hard task, right? Make this process easier by soaking the pecans in a cup full of water.
Place this cup in the microwave for a period not exceeding 6 minutes.
Alternatively, you can soak the pecans in boiling water.
Hot water soften the shell and thus makes it easier to crack.
9.
Whenever you have to season your food, choose to add the seasoning little by little as opposed to adding all of it at once.
Doing this makes your food to have more flavors.
10.
Thought dental floss is only useful for your teeth? Think again.
You can use dental floss to slice ingredients and foods that are really soft.
In this case, make sure it is a packet of unflavored dental floss.
You can use it to neatly cut through soft cheese, a pie or a cake.
Having read through all the techniques that can transform you from a mediocre cook into an exceptional one, all that is left is for you to put them into practice.
Try them today! You can learn more about cooking and especially Paleo In a Kitchen ideas by clicking the PALEO COOKING in the resource box below.