There are times when the kitchen is a boring place. The thing is, when treat cooking as a leisurely activity, your perception changes. Your kitchen turns into your canvas, and your meals are your finished painting, something you can be proud of, that pleases everyone. This article will help you to warm up to your kitchen.
Keep those turkey leftovers after the big meal. Try cutting them up, storing them in a container that is airtight, and then place them in the freezer. The turkey meat will keep its freshness and can later be used for making sandwiches or as a salad ingredient.
Much like a sponge, the mushrooms will absorb the water. Instead, get a wet, clean cloth and wipe off the mushroom by hand.
To quickly cut herbs, bind herbs together and snip with scissors. The leaves will be fuller and more crisp than they would have been if they were wet.
If your family enjoys corn, but you find it grows boring as a side dish night after night, change things up a bit. Mixing new ingredients into the corn, like coconut for a Thai flavor, will give them an interesting treat.
When you are stir-frying, slice your cut of meat into thin pieces on the diagonal. This can take time and be tricky. Once the meat is firm, not frozen, cut across the grain at a 45-degree angle.
Try to use things that are colorful when you are cooking. Eating meals that have some extra color is not only better for you, but they also attract your eyes. You can also use a diversity of garnishments to increase color; consider vegetable curls, cherry tomatoes, and small cuts of fresh herbs. The more beautiful the plate, the faster the food will disappear.
Mold these ideas into your own methods and meals and feel free to experiment whenever possible. You should be able to prepare foods that your family and you thoroughly enjoy eating. Cooking will not only provide you with the nutrients you need to survive, but it can also allow you to find a relaxing way to express yourself. The kitchen should be the centerpiece of your home.
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