Food Preparation

Lobster is considered to be the ‘king of seafood’, not just for its delicious meat but also for its appearance, which makes it difficult to tackle, especially by novice cooks, who can’t make the head or tail of a lobster. Even as it is true that adding... -

Enjoying marshmallows around a campfire is the great American tradition, which has come to be a part of your daily life, especially during summers. But eating marshmallows in the same white form becomes quite boring sometimes. So, here are some tasty and... -

Cucumber is a common ingredient in salsas and salads. Once we know how to seed them it becomes far more comfortable to cut and eat them. The seeded veggie is used in a wide variety of recipes like for example it is the base for gazpacho   ... -

The king of fruits, mango is a one seeded fruit. Seeding a mango has to be done correctly so as not to waste too much of the delicious, orange-yellow flesh. This tropical fruit can be cut in many ways however, given below is one of the best and... -

Watermelon is one of the many seeded fruits and removing all of them is quite a daunting task. However, with the detailed guidelines given below, seeding the fruit would cease to be a nightmare. Enjoy the delicious red flesh of this summer fruit once you... -

The seed within  avocado often leave people in a difficult situation especially when they need to cut it. However, seeding the fruit is not a difficult task at all if the right technique is followed. Read on to learn how to remove the seed easily at home… ... -

Pomegranates are delicious fruits and there is no need to stay away from this winter delight for want of knowing the right technique to seed them. Most people consider seeding pomegranates a daunting task but there is a simple trick that makes the chore easy... -

Many recipes call for tomatoes to be seeded. This is not a very difficult process and getting rid of the seeds make chopping and dicing tomatoes easier. We shall discuss two different ways to seed tomatoes below...         ... -

Cucumber purees easily and can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. It is an excellent baby food and can also be added to soups , stews, juices, salads etc. Cucumber can be peeled and then blended or pureed with the skin on. However, if planning... -

Watermelon puree is a delicious and nutritious addition to your weight loss diet. Watermelon can be blended easily into a bright colored, sweet, drink that can quench your thirst as well as supply your body with vital minerals. The refreshing taste of... -

Corn puree is served with many gourmet dishes and adds an exotic twist to ordinary recipes. Learn to puree corn at home and serve your friends and family delicious gourmet recipes like scallops with corn puree. Corn puree can also be served with chicken,... -

Papaya puree is an excellent tropical fruit meal during summer. It can be easily blended to form a bright orange colored mash with a refreshing taste.  They make excellent baby food too! Read on for detailed steps to make papaya puree…   ... -

According to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, asparagus is one of the most nutritious vegetables and a great   way to introduce your baby to the taste of green vegetables.  The puree can also be used as a base for soups , dips, stews,... -

If you are the type of person who loves to make things by yourself, then learning how to puree pineapple can be really useful in cooking pineapple milkshakes, pineapple breads, cakes, cookies, cocktails etc. It is really very simple to do and the steps... -

Ginger root can be easily pureed and stored in the refrigerator. They can be frozen too and used for as long as a month. The puree can be used to add flavor to a number of gravies, soups, curries, and even desserts. Read on for steps to make ginger puree… ... -

Pureeing meat at home for babies and toddlers would work to be economical and even give parents complete confidence as to what is being added to the puree that the baby is going to eat. Just keep aside some of the meat that is bought for the family and blend... -

Pureed avocado is not only an excellent baby food; it can also be added to salads, dips, sandwiches etc for the a delightfully exotic twist. Moreover, since, avocado puree freezes quite well, pureeing is the best option if you have surplus produce and want to... -

Garlic puree is a very convenient thing to have in your refrigerator; it can save you time needed for peeling and cutting it everytime you need to use garlic. Garlic is usually roasted and then blended or it is blended along with onion or ginger to make a... -

Onion puree is a necessary addition in  several Asian and Indian gravies. They can also be used in dips , soups, stews, etc. Onions have an intense, gaseous, flavor and hence they puree better when cooked though some recipes demand raw onion puree. Let us... -

Keep spinach puree at hand in the kitchen since it can be used to make a variety of recipes like soups, baby food, gravies, rolls, etc. Spinach puree is very easy to make and tastes best when prepared fresh in the kitchen. Read on for detailed steps on how to... -

Preparing to wean your baby but are worried about how your baby would get enough protein? Well, chicken puree is one of the best sources of protein for young children and if it can be made at home, it would be free of preservatives too. Read on to learn how... -

Pureed sweet potato is an all time favorite baby food. It is easy to make and leftovers can be refrigerated and used later. Sweet potato has a subtle sweet taste that particularly appeals to babies and toddlers. Read on to learn how to puree sweet potato at... -

Puree zucchini and make zucchini soups and dips in a jiffy. Pureed zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator and added to recipes instead of zucchini. The vegetable usually purees into a runny consistency and hence while using it as baby food; it can be... -

Fruit purees are the best baby food ever. They prepare little ones for solid food and introduce babies to various tastes. Fruit purees can be easily made at home using fresh fruits of the season and mothers can try out unique combinations that their... -

Squash puree is a handy ingredient to store at home since it can be used to make a variety of dishes like soups, pies, breads, rolls, buns, pastas, desserts, casseroles etc. It can be served as a side dish too. Moreover, squash puree can be frozen and... -

Strawberry puree has so many uses that making it at home can be quite economical as well as very handy. The puree is a favorite topping of cakes, pancakes, muffins, ice creams etc and can be used as filling for cakes, sandwiches, buns etc. Just add a little... -

Pureed Carrots are used in a variety of recipes like sauces, soups, baby food, casseroles etc. They are hard vegetables and would need a little bit of preparation prior to blending. Pureed carrots can be frozen and stored for use later. Read on for... -

Broccoli puree, though packed with nutrients and a great baby food, it is rarely available in stores. This only makes pureeing broccoli at home the easiest way to introduce the veggie in a baby's diet. Don't worry if there is some extra left, since... -

Puree bananas and store them in refrigerator to make instant smoothies after a long day at work. Banana is a delicious fruit and pureeing makes it easier to add this fruit to various other recipes like custard, baby food, ice creams etc. Making a banana... -

Planning to wean your baby. Apple puree is most moms’ first choice while weaning her child. Rightly so, since apples are easy to puree, babies love the taste, and they can be frozen to be used later too. Fruit purees are particularly nutritious for the... -

Pureeing cauliflower is one of the best ways to enjoy this vegetable. Even though they are most often compared to pureed potatoes, pureed cauliflower, have a distinct taste of their own. They taste yummy, are far healthier, and can be made in a jiffy. ... -

Tomato puree is by far the best and one of the easiest ways to preserve tomatoes if they have been bought in excess. Pureed tomatoes can be stored in refrigerator and used in various recipes . All that is required for pulping tomatoes are a food processor... -

Puree pumpkin at home without any hassles and enjoy the refreshing taste of homemade puree. Use it to make various desserts. Pureeing pumpkin is also one of the easiest ways to preserve it for later use. Read on for detailed steps on pureeing pumpkin.  ... -

Salmon is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that goes well with almost all side courses and makes for a yummy addition to your meal. High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon retains much of its nutrition and flavor even when frozen. Although you can directly... -

Shrimps can be the highlight of any dinner feast, but then it does take some time, planning, and effort to thaw a frozen one. Fresh shrimps taste awesome, but are hard to find because of their unavailability everytime and everywhere. In that case, frozen... -

How many of us usually make effort to thaw frozen meat properly before cooking? Defrosting meat is very important before cooking and doing it in the right way is even more necessary. While there are plenty of ways in which you can thaw meat before cooking,... -

Cooking frozen fish to perfection can be one of the most difficult things to do. Frozen fish does not normally thaw well in the center and there is always the risk of the fish being overcooked. Result - rubbery, chewy flesh. To get best results while cooking... -

If you totally swear by seafood and especially drool over crabs, then you will not really mind making extra efforts to cook them at home. However, then cooking them at home may be quite an undertaking, especially if you are low on time or are quite clueless... -

You can always cook a frozen beef directly, although that isn’t always recommended. Freezing converts the natural juices of meat into ice crystals, which eventually is drained out along with the fat while cooking. To avoid that, you can always thaw the meat... -

The secret to getting moist, juicy, perfectly cooked frozen turkey is to thaw it well before cooking. Whether you wish to brine, deep-fry, roast, grill, or microwave turkey, it is important to dethaw it as cooking it frozen can leave it undercooked and... -

Nothing really beats the fresh flavor and juicy succulence of a live lobster, bought straight out of a tank and cooked at home. However, fresh lobsters are not easy to find and can cost you a bomb. In that case, frozen lobsters tot up as an inexpensive and... -

Cooking frozen chicken can be time consuming, but it isn’t a difficult task altogether. Freezing chicken is perhaps the best way to preserve the meat without using additives. However, if you wish to get the maximum taste and nutrition out of it, you will... -

Let My Indian Kitchen help you unlock the “hidden magic” of Indian cooking...     When ifood.tv asked our Featured Partners if they would like to create a video using recipes out of  Chef Hari Nayak's  newly released... -

Different type of sauces offer different flavor to the savory Scottish pudding. You can make a variety of sauces for haggis and enjoy the sizzling hot favorite with your family and friends. Here in this blog, I am going to share some delicious sauces that... -

Sauces make gnocchi deliciously light, not too dry or not too soggy. You can prepare variety of sauces for gnocchi and enjoy the Italian delicacy. Tasty sauce just adds flavor and taste to the dish, so you can prepare some that are best for all carving... -

Preparing sauces for schnitzel is quite an easy task. if you know the right ingredients and keep them handy, you can prepare the sauce of your choice whenever you feel like. You can also buy sauces from the supermarket, but preparing the sauces at home... -

Using the right sauces for Falafel can turn it the popular Arabic delight into a true heavenly treat.  You can either buy sauces for falafel from any of the nearby grocery store or make it at home and sweep your family out of their feet by serving... -

Sauces make pan-fried filet mignon in steak Diane tastier. Sauces for Steak Diane are prepared using butter, shallots, cream, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, but with a little innovation and concentration you can always make different sauces for... -

Variety of sauces can make beef wellington sumptuous, and perfect to be served in any occasion. You can quickly prepare sauces for beef wellington at home and serve the dish loaded with the flavors. In this blog, I would like to share some unique... -

Sauces give cheese cake a sizzling taste that you can never forget. You can serve the dessert in a unique style by preparing different sauces for cheese cake at home. You can also prepare some sauce and store it in refrigerator handy for later use. Given... -

If you know the right sauce for fajitas then you can serve them anytime to your family and friends. Sauces for fajitas can be either prepared at home or you can even buy some readymade sauce from stores. Different sauces can be prepared and served... -

Serving Egg Benedict with an array of sauces will turn this dish into a delectable delight to relish. Try preparing the sauces for egg Benedict   at home and store it, so that you have it ready during your rush hours. Given below are some... -

Variety of sauces for burritos can be prepared with a little innovation to turn the Mexican delight into a tasty treat. Not aware of these sauces, fret not, for h ere are some easy and simple burritos sauces for you, which can be... -

Crab Cakes can be enjoyed with a variety of sauces that you can easily prepare at home. You can always keep the basic ingredients required for preparing sauces for crab cakes ready at home and surprise your guests and family with varieties that they will... -

You can prepare a variety of sauces for noodles  at home with the help of this article. These sauces not only add flavor and taste to the Chinese platter, they also offer a choice between spicy, light, flavored or rich tastes. You can also improvise... -

Fond of Tempura, but do not know which sauces will be perfect for the dish? Fret not for this blog will tell you everything about the sauces for Tempura... Tempura sauces can be prepared at home, if you know about the right ingredients... -

Sauces for sandwich are usually simple, delicious and easy to make, since this is a common breakfast item, usually prepared at homes. Popular sauces for sandwich are mainly prepared with mayonnaise, cream, herbs, and little bit of chopped garlic... -

Different sauces for panna cotta help to enhance the taste of this famous Italian dessert. These sauces are prepared using some of the most mouthwatering ingredients which are mainly chocolate, cream, and cheese. If you need some more... -

Choosing sauces for bread pudding is quite a simple task, especially if you are fond of sweet dishes. These sauces are some of the richest and tastiest sauces you might come across though they are very high in calories. Bread pudding is a dish that is... -

Sauces for popcorn are usually tangy yet very light, so that the taste of this already light snack is not overshadowed by the sauce. The popcorn sauces can be prepared at home or purchased from a regular store, as per convenience. Here are some... -

Variety of sauces for empanadas can be prepared at home and served with empanadas stuffed with meats, cheese, vegetable or even fruits. In case you do not have the time or inclination to prepare these at home, you do not have to fret as these are... -

If you are choosing sauces for stuffed chicken , you need to remember that these sauces should be spicy and delicious at the same time, so that they help to enhance the taste of the chicken. The common ingredients used in most sauces for stuffed chicken... -

Sauces for polenta are a combination of some unique ingredients and herbs which are mainly cooked in a traditional way and sometimes through ancient rituals. In the recent times these popular sauces for polenta have been improvised to suit the taste buds of... -

Sauces for dumplings are meant to dip the dumplings and add a slight bitterness to the taste. These popular dumplings sauces help to increase the savory flavor over the unique salty flavor of the meat, used in the preparation of the dumplings. Sauces... -

When we think about sauces for meatloaf we look forward to sauces which are spicy, flavored and those which help to enhance the taste of the dish through their tanginess. However, you may not be aware, that the best sauce of meatloaf is not hot and... -

Hot wings can be served either dipped in sauce or with a tasty dipping which makes it even more sumptuous.  Typical sauces for hot wings are spicy but with a little patience, concentration and innovation you can prepare a variety of sauces that can be... -

It's once again time to enjoy healthy, garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. Here are a couple of sumptuous yet simple recipes that invite you to do just that.   Whether you choose to make the Roasted Salmon With Cucumber Radish Relish or... -

Maybe it’s the weather or lack of time that makes it difficult to cook a complete meal.  In both cases, salads are a natural, allowing quick assembly and colorful presentation.  Often the cooking process is little more than boiling some water for pasta,... -

Choosing the appropriate sauces for kebab can be tough because of the wide variety of sauces available in the market. If you are not able to serve the right kind of sauce with kebab, the dish might not taste as you expect it to be. Here are some popular... -

Sauces for burgers must be prepared keeping in mind the type of burger and taste preferences of the guests, who will be served the burger. The same burger sauce cannot be served with a vegetable, cheese, or a chicken burger, since all  these 3 burgers have... -

You can prepare many sauces for spring roll and introduce a completely new style of serving these rolls. Spring roll sauces are usually spicy and hot, prepared using a combination of different herbs, which add to the tanginess and taste of the roll. By... -

Fried chicken is an authentic appetizer loved by everyone since decades. Chicken pieces with bones and skin are dipped in a batter, deep-fried or pressure fried before they are served hot with different  sauces for   fried chicken   is the... -

Enchiladas, Mexican filled tortilla delights, are usually filled with many ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, seafood and meat but until you are able to serve it with the right kind of sauce, you will not be able to get a great taste for the dish. Here... -

  Pound cake is a special traditional cake which is prepared with one pound each of butter, flour, eggs and sugar. Since pound cake in itself has a uniform flavor, adding variety of sauces over it helps to enhance its subtle taste and lends... -

Rack of lamb   is considered as a fantastic meal, cooked in luxury, and served with tender flavor of lamb ribs. You can prepare different Sauces for rack of lamb and serve it with variant rack of lamb preparations. Varieties of simple and... -

Bread is used in several recipes – it makes wonderful chops, rolls, and sandwiches. However, until you know about a few sauces for bread , you would not be able to add a unique touch to the dish, which is brought by the sauce... -

Serving the right sauces for pizza can really enhance the taste of pizza you eat or choose to serve to your guests. You might be serving deep fried, grilled, white, lamb, cheese, vegetables, chicken or any type of pizza, serving it with a few exceptional... -

Sauces for steak are those specially flavored sauces, which are prepared to be served with meat dishes. These are usually orange or brownish in color and make the use of tomatoes as the main ingredient, along with raisins, spices, and vinegar.... -

Instead of sticking to your usual salt and pepper blend for seasoning your burger, try making a special blend that combines all your favorite flavors. Below are some tips and flavor combinations to help get you started!   5... -

Panini is one of the most popular sandwiches of Italian origin mainly prepared from ciabatta, rosetta or a roll of bread. There are several recommended sauces for panini which can be prepared at home in a few minutes and served with panini. You can even... -

Rice is perhaps the most versatile dish, for which you can use various types of seasoning. Some of the attractive ideas for  seasoning for rice are featured below for you to try out. These fabulous rice seasoning ideas are going to give your rice dish a... -

Tilapia is versatile fish to cook and how to defrost tilapia is worth learning. Deforesting tilapia can be an easy and exciting task because this fish can be used for making several baking, frying, broiling, and grilling recipes. Tilapia is a soft fish... -

How to defrost shrimp learning is obviously an interesting skill. Defrosting shrimp is not as simple as general defrosting method. As shrimp is delicate seafood, it needs proper defrosting before you use it cooking. Learning the proper skill of defrosting... -

How to defrost salmon is quite a tricky issue as most of the conventional processes may harm the quality of the frozen salmon. Defrosting salmon in an improper way  may lead to incomplete cooking of the fish, as the outer portion of the fish gets soft... -

How to defrost lobster is a utility question for those who love this sea food like anything. In fact defrosting lobster has become one of the parts of its cooking process because frozen lobsters are mostly available instead of getting them in fresh... -

In general, we don’t like to grill with a meat thermometer. Instead, we like to use the hand test to judge when it’s time to take the steaks off the grill. It goes like this: • For rare: Press your index finger to the tip of your... -

Risotto is an Italian rice dish , cooked with a variety of vegetable, meat, fish and legumes. If you know how to reheat risotto , you will be able to enjoy this dish, even a day after. The dish while cooking is brought into a creamy consistency by... -

Macaroni and cheese is considered as an all-time classic baked favorite among children and adults, still many of us are not aware how to reheat macaroni and cheese together. If we have some leftovers, we love to refrigerate it and enjoy it again later on.... -

Casserole can be a very delicious dish with its unique combination of mushrooms and spinach, crackers, a buttery crust and eggs with sausage. However, when you need to reheat casserole , you start realizing that things are not that easy. It is believed... -

Have you ever tried to reheat quiche ? Quiche is an interesting dish and a delicate mixture of milk, different filling, heavy cream and also eggs which is prepared depending on the recipe for which it is used. This unique combination of quiche, which helps... -

Noodles are one of the most loved items and we often cook them in bulk and have leftover noodles too. How to reheat noodles , so that you get them in perfect shape, soft and fresh, which taste just as original? I have always found reheating leftover... -

Have you ever wondered why those French fries in the restaurant taste so good? Are they always prepared fresh or is there any special way to reheat French fries which you are not aware of? How many times have you faced the problem of reheating leftover... -

We all love to have fried chicken, but the when we realize that we have to reheat fried chicken, all we realize, is that we are not going to get the same taste and flavor. Many people complain that reheated fried chicken does not have its original... -

Reheating curry is one of the most common tasks we do everyday – but how many times have you found that you have burnt the curry or you couldn’t reheat curry well or you managed to heat just one portion of the curry. This happens because you do not... -

Soups   can make some really economical meal, especially when you are serving large portions. Soups can be refrigerated for 2-3 days, but before serving you will need to reheat soup . Many people find reheating soup to be quite a difficult... -

The task of reheating pizza after the day it was ordered can be really grueling and troublesome at times. How to reheat pizza using your microwave or even pan, while maintaining its texture, firmness, and taste can be a real tough task since pizza tends... -

If you know the right way to reheat rice , many of your everyday problems related to reheating  will be solved. We often have leftover rice after our everyday meals and we need to reheat it, so that it is not wasted! There are many different ways of... -