Here's a trick from chinese cooks. Just stick a chopstick into the pan. When the oil sizzles around it, the oil is ready! You can now add the food. Just don't crowd the pan or the temperature of the oil will drop. … [Read more...] about How do I know oil is hot enough for deep frying?
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Tips for a fluffy omelette
An omelette can be as dry and boring, or fluffy and heaven on a plate. Here are some tips on how to make the perfect omelette. Follow to the letter, and you'll get a fluffy omelette every time. From there you can get creative. Experimentw ith different fillings, from melt-in-your-mouth cheese to vegetables to sausauges! … [Read more...] about Tips for a fluffy omelette
Tips on perfect fried chicken
How do you get really, really crispy fried chicken? Try these simple frying tips. These will work on your favorite chicken drumsticks or just about anything you want to fry, from fish to porkchops. … [Read more...] about Tips on perfect fried chicken
Tips for preserving the freshness of spices
No kitchen is ever complete without spices. They come fresh or dried, fine or coarsely ground, powdered or paste, in oil or water. Choosing which type to use would depend on the kind of dish you're making, and the flavors that you want to bring out. Here are some tips on choosing spices and storing them to keep their flavors at their best for longer periods. … [Read more...] about Tips for preserving the freshness of spices
How to make perfect gravy
You can buy ready-to-mix gravy, but the really, really good stuff is made from scratch. And it doesn't even take the Martha Stewart gene to get it right. While we've all had our gravy mishaps (lumpy, fatty, bland) here are some tips on how to fix a bad batch and avoid the problem the next time you make it. Trust us, after reading this article, you'll be the Gravy Queen. … [Read more...] about How to make perfect gravy