| From new cooks to master chefs every one wants | | | | then let stand for 1 minute before juicing. |
| to learn hints that will maximize the flavor or your | | | | -When cooking corn on the cob add sugar to the |
| recipes as well as save money by keeping the items | | | | water to bring out corn on the cob's natural |
| you purchase fresh for longer. If you have ever | | | | sweetness, if you add salt it will make the corn bitter |
| slaved over one your favorite recipes and were | | | | and tough. Also for fresh corn on the cob, only boil |
| disappointed by the results, you might have been | | | | for 3 minutes, any longer the kernels begin to get |
| wondering what I missed. When you're preparing a | | | | tough. |
| recipe following the ingredients and instructions | | | | -If a recipe only calls for a half of an onion, cut in half |
| seems self explanatory, so why it doesn't meat | | | | and save the "root" half, it will last longer. |
| expectations sometimes doesn't make any sense to | | | | -To keep your potatoes from budding put an apple in |
| us. It is possible that maybe you just did not know | | | | the potatoes bag with them. |
| some useful cooking tips that could maximize the | | | | -Do you like the taste of cooked cauliflower or |
| quality and taste of your favorite cuisine. | | | | cabbage, but do not like the aroma that fills your |
| Cooking vegetables is one of the easiest recipes to | | | | kitchen, try adding a little vinegar into the water while |
| prepare in the kitchen, but if you do not know the | | | | boiling to cut down on odors. |
| tips and tricks to dealing with vegetables you can | | | | -When you are cooking vegetables that are grown |
| end up with vegetables that are bitter tasting have | | | | above ground (i.e. Broccoli, cauliflower, squash...) the |
| lost their nutritional value or lack the crispness or | | | | rule of thumb is to boil them without a cover on the |
| appearance that you desire. Produce is one of the | | | | pot. |
| more expensive items on our shopping lists, which is | | | | -Never soak or wash vegetables after you have |
| why it is beyond frustrating when you go shopping | | | | sliced them, they will lose a lot of their nutritional |
| on Saturday and by Wednesday you reach into your | | | | value. |
| refrigerator only to find that your vegetables have | | | | -Add a tablespoon of sugar to the pot when cooking |
| wilted beyond repair or lost its crispness and | | | | greens to aid them in retaining there bright green |
| nutritional value. With these kitchen tips and tricks on | | | | color. |
| vegetables hopefully you will get the most out of | | | | -Perk up wilting lettuce by soaking in a mixture of |
| your recipes by creating mouth watering recipes and | | | | water and lemon juice. |
| cuisines you will also get the most for your money | | | | -Lettuce stores better if you do not wash it before |
| by maximizing the life of the fruit and vegetables | | | | you store it in the refrigerator. Keep the lettuce |
| that you purchase. These easy to use and follow tips | | | | leaves dry, and wash only what you need right |
| will pay off dividends in money saving and flavor. | | | | before use. |
| -Line your crisper drawer in the refrigerator with | | | | -Add a little milk to the water when cooking |
| paper towels to absorb the condensation that can | | | | cauliflower to keep its white color |
| cause vegetables to wilt. Change out paper towels | | | | -If you soak you baking potatoes in salt water for |
| frequently. | | | | 20 minutes before cooking, they will bake faster. |
| -Apples keep in the refrigerator three times longer | | | | -To keep celery crisp, stand it upright in a pitcher of |
| then if left at room temperature. | | | | cold salted water in the refrigerator. |
| -Celery will last in the refrigerator for weeks if you | | | | -Over ripened bananas can be peeled and stored in |
| wrap it in aluminum foil before storing it in the crisper | | | | freezer until ready to use for banana bread. |
| drawer. | | | | -Add a few drops of lemon juice to water when |
| -To keep strawberries fresh longer, do not wash | | | | boiling potatoes to whiten potatoes. |
| before storing, and place them between a paper | | | | -Instant potatoes are a good base to thicken soups, |
| towels in an air proof container, just do not forget to | | | | stews and gravy's. You can also add instant potatoes |
| wash before enjoying. | | | | to gravy if you accidentally over salt it, and more |
| -Keep asparagus crisp by storing up right in the | | | | liquid if necessary to thin back out. |
| refrigerator in 1-2 inches of water. For the tenderest | | | | -Never use baking soda when cooking vegetables it |
| asparagus gently bend the spear until it breaks, | | | | will destroy the Vitamin C. |
| separate the tender spear from the tough end. | | | | Using these useful tips can aid it getting the best |
| Discard the tough end and steam the tender end to | | | | results from your recipes and can save you money |
| perfection. | | | | by keeping your fruits and vegetables fresher for |
| -To get the most juice out of citrus fruit, either roll | | | | longer. Check back for tips on Meat and Other Useful |
| them on the counter before squeezing, or try to | | | | Kitchen Tips. |
| warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds and | | | | |