We have to eat to survive – it’s a fact of life. However, who really wants to just survive? Eating that wonderful meal can become even more enjoyable when you have prepared it yourself. To become a better cook, keep reading this article.
There are a few things you need to know if you are considering cooking with skewers. To get a better hold on the food, use a square or twisted type metal skewer.
A cool and dark location is best for storing spices and herbs. Humidity, light and heat can cause your spices and herbs to lose their flavor. For most grounded herbs and spices keep a lot of their flavor more than a year. If kept whole, spices can keep their flavor for up to five years. Their changes at longevity increase with proper storage.
You should do the prep work for your meals in advance. The prep work should be done before you even start cooking. That way, when you’re ready to cook, it takes some of the stress out of it, especially if you have a deadline to meet. Prepare early to avoid later stress.
There is a way to save your dish and you can use it immediately. Mix two spoons of water and one spoon of corn starch in a bowl. Add this mixture to the sauce while it simmers in order to thicken it up. Make sure you add the solution slowly while stirring constantly or you risk thickening the sauce too much.
Sometimes when someone’s grilling a hamburger, it will get stuck to the grill which makes it difficult to get off the grill. If, however, you brush the grill with oil, this will help prevent sticking.
Chicken Stock
When you are making chicken stock, think in terms of high volume. Instead of making a single serving, make a whole stock pot and save the leftovers so you can freeze them. A rich chicken stock makes a savory base for soups, stews and other dishes. Let your stock cool off and pour it inside Ziploc bags.
When boiling or sauteing veggies, use chicken broth instead of water. Not only will the chicken broth stop the vegetables from getting stuck to the pan, but it will also make the dish more tasty. Chicken broth is easily purchased at almost every supermarket, and is quite inexpensive.
Learning to cook, and having fun with it at the same time, is as satisfying as eating. Use these tips to make them a part of your experience, add some new things as you go. Your cooking will get better, and everyone you know will ask for your cooking wherever you go.