Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Tips For Cooking Better Without Becoming A Professional Chef

By Kaleb Lopez


When it comes to cooking, there's always more to learn. No one is born knowing how to cook. However, everyone can learn to be a great cook. There are a few things that are important to learn so you turn into a good cook. In this article, we will offer you good advice to get you started.

Trussing refers to the method of tying a turkey up with string for baking. It pulls the legs and wings close against the bird, which helps the turkey to cook more evenly. If you don't truss the bird, the outer extremities of the legs and wings will become overcooked while the remainder of the turkey is still undercooked.

When you prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving or any other time, don't ever toss the leftovers. Instead, slice up the remaining meat, put it in a plastic freezer bag or airtight container, and store it in your freezer. Turkey remains fresh up to three weeks after being frozen.

If your hands start to smell like the fish or onions that you are cooking, take a moment to rub them against a stainless steel surface before you wash them. You can use your stainless steel sink or a spoon to quickly remove the odor from your hands.

Brining is a technique for preparing poultry. You can soak meat in a brine before cooking to get great flavors out of poultry.

Purchase quality cutting utensils for the kitchen. It will help you to save time if you have cutting utensils that are not dull and it also adds safety to your kitchen because dull knives can cause you to cut yourself accidentally. Dull blades are the cause of more accidents than sharp blades.

Learn to use color in your cooking. Colorful additions to your meals will add both nutrition and visual appeal. Work color into your garnishes by choosing parsley, carrot curls, cilantro, and raw cherry tomatoes. Put some creativity into your color combinations, and your dishes are sure to get eaten every time.

As this article has discussed, cooking is revered by many as an excellent and enjoyable hobby. However, some people don't know where to start, in terms of picking the right recipes or using the proper techniques. Follow this article's advice and you will be on your way to cooking great food.




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