Think of cooking as a relaxing hobby, instead of a boring chore that must be done every day. Everyone can cook, if they're learning with the right advice and information. The advice in the following article should help you learn everything that you need to know to make great meals.
Let your meal sit for a while. Many home cooks do not realize how important it is to let the meal rest. Many people are tempted to rush food to the table when serving a meal. But many foods need to "rest" for a few minutes before being served in order to taste their best. To maximize taste and satisfaction, wait a little while before you serve your meal to friends or family.
Dark leafy greens can be considered a pain to prepare, but they are very healthy. Removing thick, tough leaf stems can be time-consuming. Simplify the task by folding the leaf lengthwise. Then remove the stem from the middle. Also, with the leaf folded lengthwise, you can use a sharp knife to slice the stem away from the leafy portion. The unfolded leaf will be intact but stem-free.
Bake greasy foods that you want to reheat instead of using the microwave. The high heats in a microwave will force the oils to separate. Baking slowly and consistently can reheat your whole dish and keep all its parts cohesive.
Do not forget to replace your spices twice a year. Quite often, spices pass their sell-by-date before you use them up, losing 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.
Good cooking goes beyond the basic practice of plopping meals on a waiting table. With the right skills and mindset, it can also be an enjoyable and appetizing hobby. Even if you have had failures once in a while, you can improve your success rate by following the tips in this article. Apply these techniques in the kitchen to enjoy culinary greatness.
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