Cooking everyday can become drudgery after you only know to prepare a few different dishes. Cooking isn’t just about eating: you can be an enjoyable experience in itself. The following tips will give you a push in the path to an exciting cooking experience.
Store herbs and spices in an area that is cool and dark. When exposed to light and heat, spices will lose their sharpness and flavor. Ground spices, when stored correctly, can retain flavor for up to a year. Whole spices can retain flavor for about three or five years. If you store them the right way, they will be fresher.
If you are using metal skewers, avoid ones with rounded surfaces and try ones with square or beveled designs.
Bake pie and tart crusts a little longer time than you think they should be baked. They should be a light golden brown instead of pale blonde. The golden color results when the sugar from the crust … Read the rest