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Cooking tips on preparing various recipes, a wide selection of spices, tips on storage of ingredients and other insider secrets from the world of chefs. Find the most useful cooking tips for the modern housewife. Try our culinary tips and give us your rating.
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Culinary Use of MarzipanCulinary Use of Marzipan
14 Oct.
Marzipan is actually a mixture of almonds grated into powder with powdered sugar, which result in a rubberlike paste. The ingredients combine so well that there's no need of an additional bonding agent.
Culinary Use of Cocoa ButterCulinary Use of Cocoa Butter
09 Oct.
Cocoa butter is seeing ever more use in the culinary arts. It is a light yellow, edible, natural fat from the cocoa bean. Most commonly, it is used in the production of chocolate and powdered cocoa.
Asafoetida Combines the Flavor of Onions and GarlicAsafoetida Combines the Flavor of Onions and Garlic
02 Oct.
In traditional Indian cuisine, asafoetida is added ground into powder to almost all traditional dishes. Often it is offered mixed with wheat flour. It is suitable for vegetarian dishes, since it balances sweet, sour and spicy tastes.
How to Make Sushi from Fresh FishHow to Make Sushi from Fresh Fish
30 Sept.
The fresh fish you have chosen needs to be cut into thin strips. Then place it horizontally on the rice. Do not process it in any other way and do not salt it. Also, it can be puréed and mixed with mayonnaise.
Which Dishes to Add Savory toWhich Dishes to Add Savory to
25 Sept.
Savory is used to season all sorts of dishes with meat and stews. In addition, it is part of the ingredients list of all mince used for meatballs, kebab, as well as mince dishes, such as stuffed peppers for example.
Culinary Use of StiltonCulinary Use of Stilton
23 Sept.
If crumbled and added to cream soups, Stilton cheese transforms them into exquisite culinary masterpieces. Stilton provides a spicier taste to cream of broccoli soup and converts plain old cream of potato soup into a gourmet specialty.
Pears - the Fruits of AutumnPears - the Fruits of Autumn
23 Sept.
Pears contain iodine, making them especially suitable for people who live in areas with iodine deficiency. Pears can meet the minimum requirement of this micronutrient for a person, which is needed for the thyroid gland and is linked with human intellect.
The Worst Possible Blunders in the KitchenThe Worst Possible Blunders in the Kitchen
11 Sept.
Most working people are in a rush when they cook, which often leads to them making great blunders. A study done by foodpanda reveals the most commonly made mistakes during cooking and has arranged them in a list.
Culinary Use of EmmentalCulinary Use of Emmental
01 Sept.
Emmental cheese is also known as the king of cheeses. It is the basis of the national Swiss culinary temptation - Swiss cheese fondue.
How to Prepare Delicious Fruit JellyHow to Prepare Delicious Fruit Jelly
29 Aug.
To prepare fruit jellies with a rich, but at the same time light taste, use sugar, fruits, walnuts, fruit juices, eggs, milk, cream, grain products.
How to Prepare LobstersHow to Prepare Lobsters
29 Aug.
To boil your lobsters well, put them in a pot of boiling water. Drop them in with their head first. The water needs to come to a boil once again, lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid.
Culinary Use of Poppy SeedsCulinary Use of Poppy Seeds
26 Aug.
When ground, poppy seeds are used as spicy seasonings. They are used as stuffing in salty and sweet bakery goods. Poppy seeds are added to scones, pastries, rolls, pastas; they can be added directly to the dough, sprinkled on top or used as a filling.
How to Retain the Valuable Nutrients in VegetablesHow to Retain the Valuable Nutrients in Vegetables
26 Aug.
There are a few rules, which if followed, will help to preserve the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients in your vegetables. The first condition is for your vegetables to be fresh and not wilted.