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    Marinate

    Marination is the process of soaking foods in seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. Marinade Ingredients A good marinade has a balance of acid, oil, and spice. A marinade can be made acidic with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine. How it Works In meats, the acid causes the tissue to break down, […] More

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    How To Use An Over-The-Range Microwave-FULL Tutorial

    In this video, I show you how to use an over-the-range microwave. I demonstrate the instructions on a Samsung microwave; however, you can probably apply the instructions to your own over the range microwave because they all operate very similarly and have similar functions! With that being said, I explain how to use the microwave portion of the unit, as well as the light and fan portions! Over the range microwaves combine the functionality of two units into one; they have the functionality of a standard microwave and standard over-the-range light/fan unit in one!

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    How to use a toaster oven

    Black & Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven Review

    Hi Guys, today I’m reviewing the Black & Decker 4-Slice Toaster Oven. LINK TO Black & Decker Toaster Oven Newer Version: https://amzn.to/2HVKod8 . It can ba…

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    Indian Spices

    A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance used for flavoring and coloring food. All spices come from plants. The following is a list of Indian spices and some fun background information about them. Powdered Spices Chile Powder (red) Red chile is often used as much for its color as for […]

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    The Butcher's Guide: Cuts of Crab

    The Main Cuts of Crab Jumbo lump – The jumbo lumps are the two large muscles connected to the crab’s swimming fins. They are bright white in color and taste exquisite. White lump – White lump is a mix of jumbo lump and the rest of the crab meat. It is commonly used in crab […] More

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    The Butcher's Guide: Cuts of Lobster

    The Main Cuts of Lobster Carapax – Carapax (or carapace) is the armor-like body of the crustacean.  Claws – Lobster claws are full of sweet and tender meat. Tail – Lobster tail holds the biggest chunk of meat. More

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    The Butcher's Guide: Cuts of Fish

    The Main Cuts of Fish Head – The head is normally used for making soups. Kama – Aka fish collar, Kama is a tender and rich cut of fish. Back, abdomen, tail – These central, primary body parts of the fish contain the most meat. They are used for fish fillet, roasted fish, and fried […] More

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    The Butcher's Guide: Cuts of Chicken

    The Main Cuts of Chicken Breast – Chicken breast is probably THE MOST VERSATILE cut of meat out of all the animals. It’s white meat and can be cooked in many different ways, including grilled, pan-fried, oven-roasted, baked, or poached. Neck – Neck is normally used for making gravy. Thigh – Thigh meat is brown […] More

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    The Butcher's Guide: Cuts of Pork

    The Main Cuts of Pork Boston butt and picnic ham – These are cuts of the shoulder and arm. They are mainly used for pork roast and different barbecuing recipes. These cuts are also used to make ground pork. Loin – The loin is cut up into tenderloin, back ribs, rack of ribs, and pork […] More

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    The Butcher's Guide: Cuts of Beef

    The Main Cuts of Beef Chuck – Chuck comes from the front of the cow, above the brisket. It is filled with connective tissues, which add a strong flavor. It can be grilled or braised, but it’s best when turned into ground beef. Rib – Rib is considered one of the better cuts of beef […] More

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    Other cooking terms

    Al Dente An Italian term for pasta that is cooked until it is tender but firm. Baste To moisten food with its own drippings, or with a sauce, to add flavor and prevent it from drying. Batter An uncooked, smooth, pourable mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients. Blend To thoroughly mix two or more […] More

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    The 25 must-know spices

    First, what exactly is a spice? A spice is an aromatic plant substance whose primary function is seasoning, not nutrition.  Any part of a plant’s anatomy, either whole or ground, can be used as a spice. This includes the seeds, fruit, root, bark, and other parts. The 25 Spices (in alphabetical order): Allspice – Allspice, […] More

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