A common goal for many people today is to incorporate healthier cooking methods into their daily meal plans. Healthy recipes sometimes seem to be dull and boring. Lacking in taste however, and that is not something that appeals to anyone. So how can you cook healthier and still make meals that your family will love? In this article we will discuss a few tips that can help.
Ensure that you are getting the most out of your chef’s knife by holding it properly during use. The thumb and the index finger should be on either side of the blade. At the point where it meets the handle. This will give the ultimate in control, when slicing through ingredients.
If you are wanting to make a good sandwich. Make sure you put the mayonnaise on from corner to corner. You don’t want to rush this step. Doing it this way will ensure that every bit is full of flavor. This will make the whole sandwich that much more tasty.
If you are planning on grilling, make sure that you take your steaks out of the freezer at least one hour before you cook so that they can match the room temperature. This will allow you to cook them easier and achieve the quality that you are looking for, by cooking them on the grill.
Cooking can be a joy if you invest in a good, sizable cutting board able to handle all of your cutting and chopping needs. If a butcher block table is out of the budget, look for a durable bamboo or sturdy maple for the job. A cutting board with a recessed groove surrounding the cutting surface is handy to catch juices from carving meats and makes clean up easy. If you will be using a cutting board on a smooth surface. Look for one with rubber feet to avoid slipping. Maintain your cutting board with food-grade mineral oil (vegetable and olive oils can turn rancid) and make sure that you properly clean it. And, more importantly, dry your cutting board after each use to prevent warping.
If you are cooking for someone special, do not try a recipe that you have never tried before. Because you are trying to impress this person. You want to make sure you make a satisfying meal. Try something you are very familiar with, and make sure you have all the ingredients you need to make it.
When you are making fish or meat, make sure to sprinkle seasonings equally. You can compare the sprinkling to falling snow. By doing this, you are avoiding clumping. Also, the spices will be spread evenly so that one side of the meat or fish does not have more seasoning than the other.
Healthier cooking styles benefit everyone in your family. They lead to healthier lifestyle choices too. But just how do you retain taste in your favorite recipes and still make them healthier? In this article we have discussed some of the top tips to do just that. Follow them, and your kitchen will become healthier in no time.
