Here’s a trick that takes the guesswork out of determining when frying oil is hot. Simply place a kernel of popcorn in the oil as it heats up. The kernel will pop when the oil is between 350 and 365 degrees, just the right temperature for deep frying. If you attach a double strip of masking tape across the top […]
Doesn’t it make you crazy when you can’t open a sticky jar such as honey, jam, jelly or molasses? Check out these two ways to help prevent that and more kitchen tips below. Place a piece of plastic wrap on the top of the jar before screwing the top back on. The plastic wrap prevents some serious sticking to the […]
How many times have you run out of eggs, they are expired, or you have the wrong size eggs? Instead, use one of these substitutions for your eggs. ONE EGG – SUBSTITUTES IN BAKING NOTE: #1 or #2 work best in baking recipes that call for only one or two eggs. ONE EGG – SUBSTITUTES IN BREADING NOTE: Simply dip […]
Do you know what the cooking term (name) is for the way the food is chopped in the picture above? THE ANSWER IS BELOW. Image: WP AI Source: Ron Douglas http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Do you use nonstick pans to cook with? I do, I have for decades and I love cooking with them. Did you know you should never preheat a nonstick pan without adding a small amount of oil or butter first? Do you see anything wrong with the picture above? When you see the smoke in this picture, think of it […]
Here are some cooking terms for the newer cooks and maybe a few for the older cooks too. Source: Ron Douglas Image: WP AI http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
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For a juicier hamburger when grilling, add a little cold water to the beef. To store cooked meatballs, freeze them on a cookie sheet, then transfer them to resealable plastic bags and return to the freezer. When boiling corn add sugar to the water instead of salt. Salt toughens the corn while sugar gives it that extra sweetness. To ripen […]
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When you fry beef, sprinkle it with paprika for extra flavor and to make the beef golden brown. Always thaw beef in the refrigerator for maximum safety. Refrigerate poultry promptly after purchasing it. Keep it in the coldest section of the refrigerator for no more than two days or freeze for longer storage. When you microwave skinless chicken pieces, cover […]