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Kitchen Gadget Tips for Beginners

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Today there is a gadget for practically every task in the kitchen. Most are very useful; a few are not. The beginner should start with the "must have" gadgets and over time add the extras. Obviously, you should begin with dishes, silverware, pot and pans. It is not our goal here to discuss the necessities of the kitchen. Out purpose is to discuss gadgets. That is, items which you could cook without by improvising and/or extra work. Instant read food thermometer. Measuring cups (2 cup and 4 cup).

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Vegetable Cooking Tips For Beginners

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VEGETABLE COOKING TIPS FOR THE NOVICE. Start cooking larger cuts of vegetables first since they will take longer to cook. Cook dense veggies first (Carrots, broccoli and celery), then softer veggies (peppers, onions and garlic last). Remember garlic burns easily and imparts a bitter taste when burnt. Chop and mince all vegetables before you begin, then you will be able to devote full attention to cooking. Invest in a quality vegetable peeler. It has many uses and is invaluable in the kitchen. Storage of ...

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Seafood Cooking Tips For Beginners

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When buying seafood, naturally, you want to get the freshest product possible. So, how do you tell if it's fresh? Inspect the proposed purchase. Look at the fish and smell it (if possible). Fish should have clear eyes, firm (non-slimy) skin and bright red gills. There should not be any strong fishy smell. Live shellfish should be active, not sitting listlessly in a corner of the tank. Many foods seem to lose a degree of flavor when frozen, but seafood handles being frozen very well and loses little flavor.

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Beef Cooking Tips For Beginners

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Although there are many grades of beef, as determined by the USDA, only 3 are generally used by grocery stores and restaurants:. Prime, Choice and Select. These grades differ in texture, age and marbling, among other factors. Marbling is what gives the meat its flavor and tenderness. In order of tenderness and flavor (and price) Prime grade is the top grade, then Choice, then Select. Storage and Safety of Beef. Steaks may be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days and in the freezer 6 to 12 months. You should fully...

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Baking Cooking Tips For Beginners

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BAKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS. Always pre-heat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe. Use an oven thermometer to determine the accuracy of the temperature control on your oven. You will only have to do this once. If you set the oven for 400 degrees F. and find that the thermometer shows the oven is actually 415 degrees F., you will know in the future to set the control just slightly below the 400 degree setting when you want 400 degrees. Baking powder and baking soda are not interchangeable.

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Cooking Basics

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Many experienced home cooks seldom measure their ingredients. They use a pinch of this and a pinch of that, relying on look and feel to know what's right. The key word here is "experienced". For the beginner, it is best to always measure your ingredients. A vital part of your kitchen should be a set of measuring cups and measuring spoons. Oven temperatures vary. Because the dial says 400 degrees does not necessarily mean your individual oven will be 400 degrees. The trick is to always use a timer...You s...

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Barbecue Cooking Tips For Beginners

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BARBECUE COOKING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS. When barbecuing, try not to place the meat over an open flame. Instead, position over glowing coals or if using propane, to one side of the flame. A flame on the meat will tend to discolor it and impart off-flavors. When using wooden skewers for shish kabob, soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before placing them on the grill. This will help prevent the skewers from burning or smoking. Here's an easy recipe for making a marinade:. 1 Small Onion (Minced). 1 tables...

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Is Eating Chicken Healthy

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IS EATING CHICKEN HEALTHY. The reference for most information in this article is the Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) of the United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA). Any information that is an opinion or experience of the author will be marked with an asterisk. Ref: The USDA web site address changes occasionally. To obtain the current link, google "USDA - Chicken From Farm To Table". Following are some bacteria associated with chicken:. Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most common causes of...