When heating or re-heating items in the oven, line the sheet tray with loosely crumpled aluminum foil for a crispier bottom. The crumpled foil allows for better air circulation and drains off excess oil or juices.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Tip of the Day #293: Out of Cooking Oil or Spray?
If you are out of pan spray or oil, put a thin layer of mayo on your fish or chicken to help prevent it from sticking to your grill. This also prevents flare-ups so you get very nice grill marks without excess burning.
Tip of the Day #292: Cooking Pasta
Don't shock pasta in water after cooking! Take the pasta out a minute or 2 early, drain the water, coat with oil and let cool on a tray. It keeps the starch inside the pasta and helps the sauce stick to the pasta.
Tip of the Day #291: Easy Eating with Pomegranates!
Do you love pomegranates but hate getting the seeds out? Cut the pomegranate in half and use the back of a wooden spoon to knock out the pomegranate seeds.
Tip of the day #290: The Perfect Pork Chops
Pork chops get a bad rap for being too dry most of the time. A simple solution to this problem is to lightly brown them on both sides and finish them off in the oven for 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees. The browning will lock the juices in, creating a succulent piece of meat.
Tip of the Day #289: Cornstarch & Water
When using cornstarch as a thickening agent, always mix it with cold water, NEVER hot water. This prevents clumping.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tip of the Day #288: Easy Pancakes while Camping
Does your family go camping?? How about adding pancakes to the mix!! When preparing to leave your home, just fill baggies with the batter, tie off the end and when you are ready, just snip the small ends to use as a piping bag and you are ready to cook! :)
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