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Cooking with wine is a great way to concentrate intricate flavors and tenderize meat without adding extra fat. Depending on how you prepare your food, some or all of the alcohol in the wine will evaporate, leaving behind a sophisticated blend of flavors.
Read MoreWhether you are looking forward to a juicy grilled chicken breast, a burger or filet mignon, you should always play it safe by following a few simple rules for purchasing, storing and preparing meat.
Read More| 1 pinch | less than 1/8 teaspoon (dry) |
|---|---|
| 1 dash | 3 drops to ¼ teaspoon (liquid) | ¼ teaspoon or less |
| 3 teaspoons | 1 tablespoon | ½ ounce (liquid and dry) |
| 2 tablespoons | 1 ounce (liquid and dry) |
| 4 tablespoons | 2 ounces (liquid and dry) | ¼ cup |
| 5 1/3 tablespoons | 1/3 cup |
| 8 tablespoons | 4 ounces | ½ cup | 1 stick butter or ¼ pound |
| 1 cup | 8 ounces (liquid) | ½ pint |
| 4 cups | 32 ounces (liquid) | 2 pints | 1 quart |
| 16 cups | 128 ounces (liquid) | 4 quarts | 1 gallon |
| 1 quart | 2 pints (dry) |
| juice of 1 lemon | 2 to 3 tablespoons |
| juice of 1 orange | about ½ cup |
Bring on the heat and make your dishes go from mild to wild by adding fire and flavor to your food with chile peppers. While bell peppers are sweet and mild, Habanero, the hottest, can be fiery. The heat or fire is caused by the natural chemical in peppers called capsaicin, which stimulates nerve endings in the skin.
Read MoreSmoked salmon is typically a fillet that has been cured and then hot or cold smoked. Due to its moderately high price, smoked salmon is considered a delicacy. Since salmon is a large and fatty fish, it’s an excellent fish for smoking, which gives it a very distinct, smoky flavor and light texture.
Read MoreWhether served raw or cooked, vegetables are excellent sources of vital nutrients for our bodies to function properly. Each vegetable provides something different so, as with any food, its a good idea to have variety to gain the maximum nutritional benefits as well as experience the many flavors and textures out there.
Read MoreFresh herbs are an easy, aromatic way to add flavor to your meals without adding fat and calories. The amount of chopping required depends on the dish you are cooking. Some dishes require flavor without diminishing the overall appearance of the dish, such as when cooking fish, chicken or meat, so finely chopped herbs work best.
Read MoreFoodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, increases in the summer months when the weather is warmer, because people have more picnics, barbecues and camping trips where there isn’t adequate refrigeration. Additionally, warmer weather and humidity enable bacteria to grow faster. Following a few simple rules should help you protect your family…
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Whether you’ve never had an artichoke, don’t know how to prepare or eat one, or are already an expert, now is the time to enjoy since they are in peak season from March to May.
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Guía para asar el pavo del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos, (USDA, siglas en inglés). Pavo fresco o descongelado a 325 grados F.
USDA roasting timetable for fresh or thawed turkey at 325°F.Whether she’s teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer’s Market or on a television show, Chef LaLa is on fire with her desire to share everything she has learned to make people’s lives healthier and happier–one meal at a time.
