GENERAL TIPS ON COOKING. Review on General Tips on Cooking

Cooking is something that you thing seriously. Here are some basic cooking tips that everyone should know before putting on apron.

1. Preparation is the key. Prepare the thing that you need to work before cooking.

   
   




2. When using a broiler to cook steaks pre heat oven until it's really hot. This will sear the outside of the meat and keeps the juices in. And don't use fork to turn steaks, use thongs or spatula to prevent juices from leaking out.

   
   




3. Buy yourself a potato ricer for mashed potatoes . it is a great gadget to have in your kitchen.

   
   




4. Never cook with any wine you wouldn't drink l. You can substitute 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves with 1 teaspoon of dried, but fresh is better.

   
   




5. Try using a hand blender to puree soup.it's easier than transferring to food processor.

   
   




6. Mushroom should be whiped off with a damped cloth and not washed under the faucet since they are like sponges and will absorb water.

   
   




7. Make sure your roasting pan is the correct size and is placed on the middle rack.

   
   




8. When roasting save the pan juices for your gravy.

   
   




9. Try using carrot instead of sugar to sweeten your sauce.