Tips On How To Cook Like A Chef

That being said, everyone can learn to cook. With the right basics and a few secrets, you can

become a great cook. Read on to find some smart tips to take your cooking to the next level.

Do not use wine for cooking that you have not tasted. Wine that you don't like or haven't tried

can ruin the way you feel about the food. You could try wine that is specifically formulated for

cooking purposes.

Replace your spices twice a year. Spices do not last forever. They will eventually lose their

flavor. When you have to buy certain spices for specific dishes, be sure to give some of the

spice away to a family or friend, if you do not plan on using all of it, before it will go bad.

Have you ever thrown away food that is old and felt bad about it? Are you tempted to just cut

off the moldy part and save the rest for your meal? You can't save a piece of fruit that has

begun to rot. After a certain point, the fruit may become moldy, though you may not be able

to tell by looking at it. Consuming the fruit could make you very ill.

Put any of the unripened fruits you buy in a plastic bag with small holes on the bag. As the

fruits ripen, ethylene gas is produced. When you store the fruit in a perforated bag, the

ethylene gas can escape so that the natural decay process slows down. This allows your

produce and fruits to stay fresh longer.

small food processor When cooking vegetables, it is a good idea to use chicken broth.

Simmering vegetables in the broth will keep them from adhering to the bottom of the pan and

also infuse them with rich flavor. Chicken broth is readily available at any grocery store, and

is very inexpensive.

Perhaps the easiest way to add new flavors and shake up your regular dishes is to

experiment with different sauces and seasonings. New flavors from spices and sauces can

pump up your dishes with brand new tastes. New ideas and tasty ingredients are nearly

endless in local ethnic food stores.

Don't throw out turkey leftovers, whether it is from a holiday dinner or an everyday meal.

Instead, cut the turkey into smaller pieces, store it in a container that's airtight, and freeze it.

The turkey will remain fresh for several weeks so you can make delicious sandwiches or a

turkey salad.

Garlic is one of the best-loved of all the spices. However, that wonderful aroma can really

stick to your hands. To get rid of this odor, or any other strong cooking smell, rub your hands

on the inside of your stainless steal sink. Doing this cleanses your hands and won't allow the

aroma to transfer to whatever you handle next.

Put your fresh herbs together in a bunch and use kitchen shears to cut them all at once.

When cut in this way, these herbs will have a lighter, fresher appearance.

You need to be careful not to overcook or under cook a cake. Incorporate the preceding tips

into your meal preparation.