Kitchen Tips

 

Suggestions for making every meal in the kitchen a success.

 

1. Gather clean tools, dishes, and utensils for your workplace. Also, have a trashcan within arm's reach at all times.

2. To make an egg wash, combine a large egg and one tablespoon of water in a mixing bowl until smooth. Apply like glue to seal pastries, then brush on top for a glossy finish.

3. Tomatoes can be easily peeled! Simmer in a kettle of boiling water for 15 to 30 seconds after cutting an X in the top. When you cool down, the skin will slip straight off.

4. Make yourself at home! You won't get dirty if you wear comfortable clothes and an apron when working in the kitchen.

5. Purchase a baking scale. Scales not only provide an exact way to measure your culinary materials, but they also help to speed up the entire process.

6. Carefully read and re-read your recipes before beginning to cook.

7. Keep it clean

8. When grilling or roasting, use two skewers instead of one to prevent your food from spinning.

9. Start practicing the rule of thumb for determining steak readiness.

10. Add a splash of lemon juice to the pan to keep the butter from browning too much.

11. Accept salt. Don't be hesitant to add salt; it brings out the flavors in your food. Season with sea salt after cooking with kosher salt.

12. Can't seem to find shallots? Replace with an onion and garlic mixture.

13. To get rid of the garlic odor, massage your fingers on stainless steel, such as your sink.

14. Ovens are capable of deception. To guarantee optimum preheating temperatures, use a second thermometer in your oven.

15. Forget about cooking times. Check your dishes for doneness by utilizing your senses (smell, taste, touch).