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Knowing Chef’s Cooking Terminology
Published July 29, 2011Cooking Terminology that Chef uses when Cooking. Some of the fancy saying has simple and sometimes complex meanings. Here are some basic known cooking terminology used by chef all over the world. For those who are passionate cook at home can take a look at this book for more detailed cooking terminology terms.
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Aioli – Aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is a delicious accompaniment to cold or hot grilled vegetables, steamed or boiled artichokes, boiled potatoes, and grilled or baked fish and shellfish.
Al dente – An Italian expression applied in all western kitchens to pasta cooked just until enough resistance is left in it to be felt “by the tooth.” Fresh pasta can never by cooked al dente as it… Continue reading
How To Cut onion without crying
Published July 19, 2011Image source: Onions
I love using onions in my recipes. There are many types of onions that will enhance the flavor of the food you are making. Types of onions;
- Yellow Onions
- White Onions
- Red Onions
- Shallots
- Green Onions and more.
The one of the problem with using onion in recipe is that sometimes tears and burning happens in eyes when we cut it. There are a few ways to avoid it.
One is to cut onions and keep in water, that will reduce the tears.
Second that I like is, I put onion in fridge 20 minutes before cutting or night before and tears does not come.
Here check out other ways to cut onion without crying.
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Published July 10, 2011Many people are turning vegetarian or eating mostly vegetarian food choices today. How does one stay healthy and make sure he or she gets best nutrition on vegetarian diet? If you were ever uneasy about vegetarian diet and nutrition, this is the article for you to read. A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet your nutritional needs. Find out what you need to know about a plant-based diet.
You may follow a vegetarian diet for cultural, religious or ethical reasons. Or you may eat a vegetarian diet to stay healthy and prevent health problems, such as cardiovascular disease. Whatever your reasons for choosing a vegetarian diet, this guide will help you make smart choices to ensure that you meet your daily nutritional needs.
Indeed, a well-planned vegetarian diet can meet the needs of people of all ages,… Continue reading
Fresh And Healthy Market Gazpacho
Published July 8, 2011Image source: here
Gazpacho remains popular with field hands as a way to cool off during the summer and to use available ingredients such as fresh vegetables and stale bread.
There are many modern variations of gazpacho, often in different colors and omitting the tomatoes and bread in favor of avocados, cucumbers, parsley, watermelon, grapes, meat stock, seafood, and other ingredients. Gazpacho has become an almost generic term for chilled vegetable soup.
In summer days if you want to not cook on stove top, this fresh and healthy market gazpacho is perfect! Not only it is fast to make, but it is healthy as well. Just serve it with side of bread roll or sandwich with ice cold lemonade and you’re all set for healthy gourmet meal.
Ingredients
5 large roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans,… Continue readingGrilled Veggie Sandwich
Published July 7, 2011
I am vegetarian and I made this Grilled sandwiches for friends one day and it was hit! I hope you’ll like it too. It is much more fancier and healthy compared to just plain old grilled cheese sandwiches. I love Quizno Sandwiches and Subway Sandwiches, here is my version of Grilled Veggie Sandwich. Serve it with fresh potato chips or Gazpacho Soup.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Mustard 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Dressing 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 cup olive oil 1 cup sliced red bell peppers 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 small yellow squash, sliced 2 French bread, sliced in half 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese(For Vegan, take out cheese, or use Vegan feta)
Recipe: 1. In a bowl, mix the mustard, vinegar dressing, minced garlic, and lemon… Continue readingLemon and Garlic Asparagus
Published July 7, 2011Image source: HappyAsPie
Asparagus is one of the healthy thing I like to eat and make various recipes with it. You can simply try it in pasta, soup or just with lemon aioli. Here is great summer recipe with asparagus for side dish or just enjoy as it is;
Ingredients:
Asparagus (2 bunch)
Parsley (chopped about 2 cups)
Olive oil (2 Teaspoon)
Lemon (1 for lemon juice and Lemon Zest)
2 Garlic cloves (minced)
Salt and Pepper per taste
Recipe:
- Boil 2 bunches asparagus 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
- Mix 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, 2 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and top with the parsley mixture.
- Enjoy
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Published June 30, 2011Image Source: Cookware HQ
Everyone loves Pasta and Pizza, especially kids. My child seems to love Pizza and will not eat anything else. I started making pizza and pasta sauce at home. It is easy and very quick to make. It makes a perfect choice for weeknight dinner, when you are rushed and do not have enough time. You will love this simple and healthy pasta dish with vegetarian ingredients that even meat lovers would love. Check it out.
Pasta sauce recipes with fresh ingredients are a favorite at my house. Simple and uncooked this is a great vegetarian recipe too. Fresh tomato sauce recipes are quick, easy and delicious. In this video, Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com shows you how to use simple ingredients in this “no-cook” sauce. Tomatoes, basil, cheese and green onion give this sauce recipe is… Continue reading
Best Thermal Cooker : Tiger NFA-B600
Published June 25, 2011Thermal cooker: Best Thermal Cooker : Tiger NFA-B600
Not too long ago, I did not know what thermal cooker was and did not think I needed one either. About a year ago, we went to beach picnic with a few friends of ours and we had lugged some food and snacks to eat during the driving and at the beach. By the time we got there, our sandwiches were cold and unappealing to eat and we were ready to buy junk food at high prices at the beach! Yes, I know it is pathetic, we felt the same way but did not think of any better way to remedy the situation at the hand.Our friends had brought some large stainless thing with them, I thought they were crazy carrying that thing around until they opened it and spooned really hot… Continue readingHow to Chop an Onion
Published June 24, 2011Chopping an onion was one of the hardest thing I took time to learn. I cried, I cut myself and pieces were not unified. I wished I had seen this video when I was learning to cook. Here it is for all of us again to remind us a better way to chop an onion, without tears, hopefully!
Onions can lend a sweet distinct undertone to many soups, sauces, and stews. For more great videos check out: www.goodhousekeeping.com More from the World of Good Housekeeping: www.goodhousekeeping.com Subscribe to Good Housekeeping: subscribe.hearstmags.com
Note: having a right grip and right knife can do wonder for chopping an onion or any vegetables for that matter. Do you agree?
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Published June 13, 2011How to season your carbon steel Wok?
Best traditional woks are made of carbon steel material. What is a carbon steel? Carbon steel is usually rolled or hammered into tiny thin sheets of material. Material supposed to be strong and holds heat well enough. Hand hammered and double to triple ply woks are generally best quality.
Important note: This seasoning technique is bare Cast Iron, if you have Enamel Coated Cast Iron cookware, it will not need seasoning.
Step 1:
Wash the wok in hot water with mild detergent soap with a sponge.
Step 2:
Scrub the exterior with scrubber but do not use anything abrasive inside the wok pan.
Step 3:
Rinse the wok in water and dry it completely with a dish towel.
Step 4:
Place the wok on high heat stove top.
Step 5:
Turn… Continue reading
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