Author: TheChef
Different types of sugars and where to use each
What is white sugar White sugar, or granulated table sugar, is the most common type of sugar and it is used extensively. White sugar is processed to medium-sized crystals. What is caster sugar Caster (superfine) sugar has finer, smaller crystals than white sugar. It dissolves faster than white sugar and is often used in meringues…
How to Prepare and Eat Cooked Lobster and Crab
Crustacea, such as crab, lobster, shrimp and the many kinds of prawn comprise a group of seafood which have limbs and also shells. Preparing Cooked Shellfish Although diners are often given cooked shellfish, notably crab mayonnaise, which takes practice, and left to fend for themselves, it is usual for the cook to give some preliminary…
Fish: How to Clean, How to Choose, How to Store and More
The rules of cooking seafood are simple: start with fresh, don’t over cook and serve as soon as it is cooked. Easy. Because it is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of vitamins, fish has long been considered an important item in healthy cooking. The great variety of fish available is…
Fish and Seafood of the Mediterranean
You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: When buying fresh fish, bright eyes, fresh red gills and firmly attached scales are signs to look out for. Red Mullet Very popular along the coasts of the Mediterranean, the red mullet is a pretty fish. How to Cook Red MulletIt is…
How to Select, Store and Cook Chicken and Other Poultry
How to Select Chicken and Other Poultry When choosing poultry, the skin should be a light creamy colour and it should be moist. It should also be unbroken with no dark patches. The breast should be plump and the tip of the breastbone should be pliable. Free-range poultry is usually easily identified by the layer…
All About Basil
Basil is one of the herbs most crucial to cooking, particularly in Italian dishes, and has a wonderful aroma and flavor. The sweet, tender leaves, sometimes as large as cabbage leaves, have a great affinity with tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, courgettes and cheese. A handful of torn leaves enlivens a green salad and is a great…
Different Types of Rice and Where to use Each Type
In many cultures rice symbolizes fertility and life – consequently we have the age-old tradition of throwing rice at weddings. In some circles, spilling or upsetting a bowl of rice is considered to be very bad luck, so be careful when tipping the contents of those rice bags into airtight containers for storage! 😄 For…
How to Select, Store and Cook Meat
You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: How to Store Meats Selection of Meats Pan Frying Casseroles/Currying Roasting Barbecuing or Char Grilling Stir Frying Different cuts of meat suit different cooking methods. There are two main methods: dry heat, which includes char grilling and stir frying, and moist heat,…
What to Eat and How to Cook It If You Are On a Low Fat Diet Program
So what should we do to keep our daily intake of fats within low fat diet guidelines? Here is a brief guide to the main food groups and their value in our diet and some alternative methods for preparing and cooking them. Dairy Products One of the main sources of saturated fats is dairy products;…
Maltose
Maltose or malt syrup is a molasses-like substance which is made by fermenting barley or a similar grain. So how do you make maltose syrup at home? It is not that hard actually. It just needs some time to prepare. Maltose is a thick, sweet syrup that is made from cereal grains of barley. It…