Cooking Techniques

  As it has been reiterated several times, human beings share a close and personal relationship with food. So of course, the true gourmand will leave no stone unturned when it comes to exploring food. There are examples of foodies trying everything... -

Garlic is usually poached in oil and used in various ways. On being poached, garlic softens and can be pureed easily. Garlic cooked this way has a more subtle flavor than the raw or fried ones. Moreover, the poaching oil can be used to flavor vinaigrette.... -

Poaching is one of the best ways to cook prawns without adding any fat to the dish. To add more flavor to the dish the poaching liquid can be varied or seasoned as desired. Prawns are versatile and can be poached in any liquid, from wine to broth to beer. Let... -

Poaching is one of the easiest cooking methods to get juicy and tender meat. However, poaching is suitable only for very tender cuts of meats since this method does not tenderize it but cooks it gently to bring out the flavors. Hence, hard cuts of meat like... -

  Sliced turkey breast is the best form of turkey if poaching is the cooking method of choice. Turkey breast has tender meat that would become moist, juicy, and immensely satisfying to the palate. Poached food is by far one of the healthiest cooking... -

Using hot liquid to poach scallops will allow you to enjoy its concentrated flavor, without any addition of fat. Scallops are among the few seafoods that can be poached without loss of flavor and texture. The process is simple and can be easily performed at... -

Poaching rhubarb is not as tricky as it sounds. Though many of us might have ended up with a red stringy mass in our previous endeavors , the instructions outlined below would definitely provide a way for getting perfectly poached rhubarb. Read on to know the... -

Cook tuna by poaching without having to worry about the fish falling apart unlike when it is boiled. Poaching gently cooks this delicious and healthy fish. The meat of tuna is tougher than other fishes and hence it can be poached easily. Read on for some easy... -

Poaching sausages are perhaps the best way to reduce cooking time for grilling or frying it in the pan or oven as well as prevent them from exploding while on the grill   . Poaching is a process wherein sausages are gently cooked in... -

Poached pork is tender, tasty, and healthy. This moist heat cooking method does not require any addition of fat and hence is definitely counted among the healthier ways to cook pork especially for  which are less tender parts like shanks, ham, and shoulder... -

Ever tried poaching potatoes? Even though this is not among the commonest of all potato cooking methods, it definitely is a healthy one. More common among the people living in the southern states of America, poached potatoes would find favor with anyone who... -

Poaching is one of the easiest methods to cook beef. Though this method is not very popular outside restaurant kitchens, it is not very difficult to attempt it at home. Given below are some excellent tips and instructions to poach beef without much hassle …... -

Gentle poaching is the best cooking method for freshwater trout. The delicate flesh of trout   remains moist and juicy once cooked in this manner. The poaching liquid  imparts a characteristic flavor to the fish. Trout poaches... -

Poaching is a cooking method that is suitable for shrimps. The method brings forth the sweet taste of shrimp meat and if desired the shrimps can be poached in their shells directly. Shrimps are of a wide variety where poaching is considered since they can be... -

Asparagus is a nutrient powerhouse. Poaching is one of the cooking methods that are often used to enjoy this green vegetable. Poaching retains the fresh green color of asparagus as well as keeps the texture firm and crispy. Read on for some easy tips on... -

So how about some poached apples for dessert? They are easy to make and all you need are some apples and some wine or juice. Apples that are firm and at the peak of their ripeness are ideal candidates for poaching. Read on for easy tips and detailed... -

Poaching fish is one of the healthiest ways to cook fish. However, one has to be careful and know exactly how and when to cook it as well as how long to cook it. The poaching liquid can be altered in order to vary the taste of the poached fish. Lean fishes... -

Gently simmer chicken in liquid to poach it to deliciousness. Poached chicken is very healthy and absolutely delicate tasting. Poaching as a cooking method is often considered to be among the healthiest since there is no requirement for addition of any kind... -

Poaching is one of the best cooking methods for salmon. Salmon is a delicate fish and poaching it keeps its moisture and texture intact. Moreover, there is no need to add fat of any kind while cooking. This makes poaching salmon a healthy cooking option.... -

I have been cooking since I was 13yrs old. I love to cook! Each night before I go to bed I cook my lunch for the next day at work. I don't eat fast food and I don't go out to eat lunch very often if at all. One of my favorite dishes to make for... -

Many Asian dishes use dried soy beans as one of the major ingredients. Along with being a flavor enhancer, you can use dried soy beans to reap the benefits of the various minerals and vitamins present in them. A high source of protein, vegans and... -

How to use thickeners while you are cooking  some favorite dish for your family? We often freak out while seeing that extra liquid slimming out from food made of gravy. Extra water left out in foods make it bland and drives away the spicy taste of it. To... -

  Pancakes and eggs come out well with non stick cookware, but many fear about the toxins imparted on the food. That’s why many prefer to use cast iron cooking. Cast iron skillets are far better than stainless steel, aluminum... -

Digital revolution is not away from the culinary field. Here too, the advent of technology has made a massive impact. Indian cooking  has witnessed a major change in its input and output due to it. Let us see how...     ... -

Haven’t we all gone through an episode of over salting a dish and wondering how to remove salt after cooking? Often, we have dumped it down the drain. But the next time you face a similar situation, you can use some simple ingredients creatively for... -

Have your cookies become hard again? Do not fret since you could still soften them and make them yummy and soft again in no time. Read on for some interesting tips for softening hard cookies...             ... -

Sometime or the other most of us would have come across is burnt pan bottoms . It’s common even for an experienced cook; as such mishaps occur in the kitchen and, over the years we find creative ways to overcome such situations. But when... -

Add flavor to baked squash by inserting garlic into it. Squash is usually cooked whole so as to avoid loss of moisture and to preserve its sweetness. However, a dash of garlic can do wonders to the monotonous taste of this sweet vegetable. Give it a try... ... -

The sauce, which makes your pasta a gooey yet enjoyable “slip-it-in” edible delight is Alfredo sauce. However, many a times the sauce ends up becoming too watery. Read on to learn ways to thicken Alfredo sauce so that this white delight made of butter... -

  Now the thing on my mind is to lose weight; cooking with oat bran seemed to be one of the healthiest options that I could think of to incorporate. To cook oat bran , you can try a number of ways and recipes. With this article, I intend telling... -

  When you say that you are thinking of canning tomatoes, then you should remember that canning is a process to preserve tomatoes and that care is to be taken that the tomatoes are canned and not cooked.           However, if you are... -

How to thaw a turkey at home ? – Well this topic may interest everyone because thawing or defrosting is an important aspect of  turkey preparation. Mostly the turkey is sold in ready to cook packs.  These “ready to cook" turkey packs are easy to... -

  Cultural Indian foods  not only occupy a special place in India but throughout the world.  Indian food taste unique, the cooking methods used are also different.Indian foods reflect various cultures across ages.   Indian foods ... -

Cooking oil is a purified fat of plant origin; this cooking oil is usually liquid at room temperature. When you store cooking oil, proper care should be taken to prevent cooking oil from deterioration. While preventing cooking oil deterioration you... -

  It takes a little craftsmanship to reheat cooked crab. Crab is very delicate seafood and utmost care needs to be taken when cooking crab or reheating cooked crab. Crabs cook faster than meat or beef. Although it is hard from outside, it is very... -

  I have been trying to figure out how to reheat cooked lobster because I find it more challenging to reheat cooked lobster than preparing a fresh lobster dish. Most of the time I ended up overcooking that is making the lobster meat... -

How many times have you got frustrated and irritated on being able to tenderize meat just as you want? Here, you can learn how to use pineapple juice to tenderize meat , so that you do not have to worry about uncooked meat or facing embarrassments... -

Italian dish Crab Alfredo is a recipe to die for, especially for seafood lovers and fans of Italian food. It is the flavors of the crab and the seasoning that are important for this recipe, so it is actually important to know how to infuse strong flavor... -

We are going to tell you about those 10 cooking techniques that you should know in order to square tasty dishes.  At some point of time most of us tend to think that “oh cooking is hard” or “I am a bad cook”. The reason for this negativity lies... -

  There are many techniques to sweeten food without using sugar. Since sugar  is a strict ‘no’ for people wanting to lose weight, you need to watch out for alternatives that sweeten food safely. The sugar that we use is refined and does... -

  There are four kinds of seasoning , which are meant not only to add the flavor, but also to give the final tongue tingling taste, which otherwise will be missing, especially  for those home makers out there. Amongst the four, preparing hot... -

Using wild garlic in his recipe is something that I enjoy doing. Within seconds you can rustle up some simple but amazing dishes.   Wild garlic looks a lot like spinach and it has got a of iron and vitamins in it, making it a very healthy snack.... -

  Use garlic salt in your dishes to add that extra flavour to them. Using garlic salt in your food not only gives the extra flavour but also reduces the use of another extra ingredient to your dish. Use of garlic salt is versatile. It can be used... -

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Have you ever tasted a pressure cooker cake? It tastes as amazing as an oven baked cake; the only difference is that you have to prepare a pressure cooker to bake cake instead of an oven. The pressure cooker creates pressure and heat from the... -

Fruitcake Toss Day is celebrated every year on January 3 and is often considered a floating food holiday, simply because it appears on different days of January, sometimes being observed as late as January 20 too. This blog tells you about some great ... -

If you want to prepare a delicious Mexican treat for your family, then you should use these tips to cook the best fajitas . Cooking best fajitas is not that simple. These days fajita means anything wrapped inside a tortilla, which is not at all true... -

A versatile vegetable, broccoli, can be relished in many ways. Boiled broccoli, stir-fried broccoli or sautéed broccoli; broccoli always tastes amazing. But among all, I prefer boiled broccoli the most. Dishes made with boiled broccoli are mostly easy to... -

Spinach is superbly nutritious and the nutrition is best conserved when the dark green leaves are boiled for recipes. Those who consume spinach for health benefits should know “ what can you make with boiled spinach ”. There are many boiled spinach ... -

“How to roast green coffee beans in oven - make your own coffee powder” such headings appeal to all coffee lovers. Many of us are anxious to have our cup of coffee from time to time and at times we do secretly nurse the desire to make our own coffee... -

Read on as we give you ideas to Cook 10 Great Recipes With Rosemary   Rosemary is a herb that is fragrant and has a needle like leaf. This is a part of the mint family and is a native Mediterranean herb. This is often used in Mediterranean... -

You can still make use of your hardened sugar, when you know how to soften hardened sugar at home . This mostly occurs for brown sugar, however with normal granulated sugar too, you may face this problem. If you don’t soften hardened sugar, you... -

Braising is an efficient way of cooking tough meat parts that are inexpensive but difficult to cook. As an example I will explain how to braise beef shoulder and the same method can be applied for cooking all kinds of hard or tough meat. Braising is... -

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } Someone once said, “a garlic a day, keeps everyone away.” But, this post is not about how to deal with that deadly garlic breath, but it is going to be about how to roast garlic on a stovetop. Yeah, roasting garlic... -

If you want to add melted peppermint to recipes or craft projects, you must know  how to melt peppermints .    Peppermint candies are not only a very common after-dinner treat at most of the restaurants all the year-round, but they are also a... -

As all of us are accostomed with sugar cubes, and we are sure that you all might be eager to know how to melt sugar cubes .   Sugar cubes are made up of white or brown sugar which is formed into a cube shape. While making sugar cubes water is... -

If you want to know how to sauté sugar snap peas , you must read the instructions carefully.   Sugar snap peas consist of edible pods that are not flat but round.The pods of these peas do not open when they ripe, like some other varieties of... -

Soaking beans is a daily chore back home as half my family and my in-laws are pure vegetarians. To soak or not to soak the beans was never a dilemma at home as I had assumed that beans is always soaked overnight. But recently, I overheard a friend of mine... -

Do you want to be a perfectionist similar to the chef of your favorite cooking show on the food network? Well – that’s not a difficult thing anymore, as this article will talk about 5 things you need to know that your chef is hiding. Playing... -

Gruyere Cheese or Comte as it is called in France carries an appellation d'origine contrôlée , which is a protected ‘origin designation’ and implies that only a specific type of cheese, made in a specific region can be called Gruyere Cheese .... -

Watching my husband lug in a whole deer after his guys-only-hunting trip put me in a complete fix. There were many reasons to this first and foremost I wasn’t too good at cooking deer meat and I just dint know how to get the wild taste out of deer meat... -

Winter is approaching and so is the season of hot and yummy chili. Chili is often a favorite of both adults and children because it can be made both hot as well as mild. This can be served as main dish or as side for sandwich on any chilly winter day. Here... -

  Very often when we are trying to cook in a rush we end up over seasoning stuffing. All our sincere efforts put into making a great dish is thwarted away by a mistake like this one. As our piers said, there is always a solution to a problem, over... -

If you want to be expert in cooking a variety of meat preparations, then you should have expertise on how to marinate different types of meat . Marinating meats is the most important step of any type of meat specialties. I can never think of preparing an... -

If you are trying out healthy eating habits for your family and friends, you should learn how to cook a light dinner. Many of us make a mistake of having dinner which is full of oil and spices – we forget that our body is completely at rest after dinner... -

“How to go about cooking healthy Jewish food” roared a newspaper headline. I have witnessed the same tensions amongst by Jewish friends, who swear on their traditional food. The Jews have always been known as convincing people throughout the history... -

Learn how to cook frozen corn dogs at home and you can satisfy your fast food cravings without venturing out or wasting your precious dollars! Today, I will let out some exciting ways on how to cook frozen corn dogs all on your own. Frozen corn dogs... -

Do you want to fry cod fish to perfection, each and every time? Well, you can. Learning how to fry cod fish is very easy. There are lots of ways to fry cod fish . Here's an easy and delicious recipe.  Things required for frying fish ... -

Frying chicken in the oven is perhaps one of the easiest tasks that you'll come across. There is so little in order to enjoy this crispy oven fried chicken . Here’s how to fry chicken in the oven . Things required for frying chicken in... -

Chicken is a versatile variety of meat and so, you should know all the tips and tricks on how to cook a chicken, so that you can get the best results. Cooking chicken is definitely no herculean task or any rocket science. But then, you must know how to... -

I got some moose meat from a friend recently and I had no clue what to do with it! Of course, as usual my husband, a better outdoor cook, surprised me when he said that he knew how to smoke moose meat! Here is what I learned about smoking moose meat from... -

Butter I feel is one of the most flavorful and sinfully delicious shortening, without which no true foodie’s meal can ever be complete. However, have you ever wondered how butter is made? Until a century ago almost all butter was made at home right from... -

Do you want to learn how to cook Native American Recipes so that you can lay out an impressive Native American spread?  Once you get familiar with Native American culinary culture you will understand that this task is not very difficult. Native... -

Roasting a beef tenderloin is considered to be an easy and interesting task. This is my point of view but i am sure you will also have the same opinion after reading this article. A beef tenderloin is a cut from the loin of the beef and is known by the... -

You must have often heard the top chefs saying slow cooked meats taste the best and you often find yourself wondering how to slow smoke meat? Slow cooking lends a distinct flavor of its own and so, when meat is cooked with time, the taste turns out... -

Pork chop is the cut of the meat which is perpendicular to the spine of the pig and usually contains a rib or the portion of the vertebra. Pork chops can be easily smoked on the gas smokers. Smoking pork chops: For smoking the pork chops you... -

You love munching on those crispy salty peanuts from your favorite nut seller, but, if you want to do it at home, I can tell you how to oven roast salted peanuts. The truth is, if you learn how to oven roast salted peanuts by yourself, you will save some good... -

Heating precooked ham enhances the flavor of the ham to a great extent. The ham being already cooked, heating it becomes a fast process that does not take much time and is not a lengthy one. It is an easy and simple process that does not need many... -

Making chop suey is so easy! An introduction to this chop suey to your longing taste buds is going to keep them from asking for anything else for a long time to come. Add this chop suey to your list of choicest foods and make it whenever you want... -

Turkey breast is the perfect piece of meat for cooking.You can cook turkey breast either by roasting it or grilling, no matter whether it is frozen or non frozen. While cooking the turkey, the most important point is to make the turkey breast golden brown,... -

Almonds are delicious and very versatile available through out the year.They are considered to be sweet and savory dishes.Have you ever thought of roasting the almonds and try the taste. Believe me..the taste of the alomnds will be more refined and enhanced. ... -

If you are fond of spicy foods, learning how to roast red pepper at home would prove useful for you. Roasting red peppers is no herculean task, and you can accomplish it in minutes. Later, you can use these stored red peppers to spice up chicken or veggie... -

Toasting slivered almonds brings out the intense flavor that almonds have intrinsically have in them. Slivered almonds are nothing but almonds finely chopped in long sliver-like shapes. Toasted slivered almonds have numerous benefits. Slivered almonds are... -

Hazelnuts are the nuts of the hazel which is also known as cob nu t or fiber nut . Hazelnuts can be roasted in many different ways. You can roast the hazelnuts in the oven or in the microwave. Hazelnuts are produced in large quantities in Turkey, Italy,... -

While explaining the process of butter making to sister she suddenly asked “what is churning?” that’s when I realized that many people out there might not really know the meaning of churning, so here I am writing an entire blog about churning.Churning... -

Roasting peanuts at home is fast, easy and practical. Here are the ways to roast both shelled and unshelled raw peanuts. Roasted peanuts are high in fiber, protein and folic acid, and have a delicious, sweet, buttery flavor to them, along with the crun -

Sunflower seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients, and a healthy snack alternative. They are loaded with vitamin E, magnesium and selenium, and have been proven to have anti-inflammatory and cardio-vascula -

For all meat-lovers, hamburgers are a constant lure and “ How do I fry a hamburger? ” an eternal question. This American classic had an interesting origination. It is believed to originate in the 1800’s. During this time, European emigrants came to... -

Cooking pinto beans in crockpot is perhaps one of the easiest tasks that you'll come across. So why spend money buying it when you can learn how to cook pinto beans in a crockpot at home? This healthy and homemade pinto beans in a crockpot will... -

Do you want to be successful every time you cook dried beans in a crockpot ? The secrets of cooking perfect dried beans in crockpot are out! Let me tell you that cooking dried beans in crockpot at home is an easy affair.  So get ready to ... -

Frozen turkey is a very popular dish for all major holiday feasts. You can easily learn how to cook a frozen turkey through my this blog. Frozen turkey is known for reducing the chances of cross contamination. Please remember that the below mentioned... -

Are you hunting through the online sources to learn how to cook stir fry meals? Well, there are many sources to tell you how to do that, but, if you want to know how to cook stir fry the easiest and the quickest way, I am going to reveal you my secret. Stir... -

You have tasted enough of these market orange juices and now you want to know how is orange juice made at home? The answer is simple. Making orange juice is very easy and the process becomes all the simpler when you have a fruit or a citrus juicer at home.... -

Those who are fond of chicken love deep fried chicken wings. Learning how to deep fry hot chicken wings is a great way to reduce your restaurant bills and have chicken wings whenever you feel like. So, what are you waiting for – let us learn the tactics... -

You don’t have to go to your favorite restaurant and spend hundreds of dollars again – here is the trick on how to deep fry chicken wings . Learn the recipe and enjoy chicken wings whenever you want and as many times you wish, without feeling a pinch... -

If you know how to fry a steak you probably do not have to worry about cooking meals. You can simply fry a steak and have it with rice or noodles. Frying steak is simple but its taste normally varies from one individual cooking to another. Choice of... -

When Mom resumed work, I started showing keen interest in cooking – a little out of compulsion and a little out of curiosity. This was when I learnt how to fry eggs quickly, because this was what I used to have every morning for my breakfast. Sometimes... -

If you are planning to surprise your special one with a luxurious dinner at home, then it would be a great idea to learn how to cook frozen lobster. After you have learned how to cook frozen lobster at home, serve it with an accompaniment of melted butter,... -