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Cooking techniques and methods

No matter how carefully a recipe is written, the judgment of the cook is still the most important factor in making a preparation turn out well. A cook's judgment is based on experience, on an understanding of the raw materials available, and on knowledge of basic cooking tips and tricks.

This category deals with basic hints for preparing quick, best and simple recipes. You will learn about what happens to food when it is heated, about how food is cooked by different cooking techniques and methods, about rules of seasoning and flavouring. It is important to understand the theories so you can successfully put them into practice in the kitchen.

These guidelines are here to help you in the kitchen, with measurements, ingredient information, and equipment tips, and to introduce you to spices that accompany every recipe in these category.

Preparing something quick shouldn't mean it's not tasty, good food - simply choose cuts of meat and fish that require little attention and minimal cooking. Along with some hints, quick, best, simple tips you can prepare meat, vegetables, desserts and many more recipes and you can have a meal made from scratch in minutes.

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Cooking Techniques and Methods

Cooking techniques and methods by categories, tips and tricks..

World Spices

List of spices - know all about spices - use spices and herbs in cooking, marinades and seasonings.

Cooking Measurements

Quantities, metric cup conversion, liquids, mass (Weight) and cup conversions for metric & imperial.

Cooking techniques and methods by categories

For this reason, it is important for you to learn the fundamentals of cooking techniques and methods. A baker requires far more technical and specialized information than can be presented in this short space. You will learn the basic methods for producing a wide variety of chicken, pasta, desserts, pastries and many more with only the simplest of resources.

Chicken - techniques and methods

Best Chicken Stock Recipe

Make chicken stock - turn a carcass or meat bones into stock.

Easy Ways to Prepare Chicken

Six quick and easy ways to prepare and cook chicken..

Different Cuts of Chicken

Different cuts of chicken - cutting a bird into eight pieces..

How to Carve a Chicken

Learn how to carve a chicken in 5 simple steps..

How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken

Why pay extra for a cut-up chicken.. do the job yourself..

How to Debone a Chicken

Debone a chicken thigh, drumstick and Chicken leg..

How to make Breaded Chicken

Prepare deep - fried breaded chicken in 6 easy steps..

How to make Chicken Cutlets

Learn how to make chicken cutlets the easy and simple way..

Shopping for Chicken

Shopping for chicken - 4 rules when you're at the market..

Spices and Herbs for Chicken

5 Quick mixes - spices and herbs for Chicken..

What to do with Leftover Roast Chicken

10 things what to do with leftover Roast Chicken..

Cooked Poultry Temperature

Learn all about cooking poultry temperature..

Beef - techniques and methods

When Is the Beef Done

Beef doneness temperature - when is the beef done?..

Carving and Selecting a Rib Roast

Carving and selecting a rib roast - simple step by step directions..

Slicing Beef Against the Grain

Learn all about slicing beef against the gain..

Ground Beef Nutrition Facts

Ground beef nutrition facts. Tips and tricks for ground beef..

Beef Stock Recipe

Step by step directions to prepare beef stock..

Pasta - techniques and methods

How to make Homemade Pasta

How to make your own pasta dough, store pasta..

Making Pasta Dough by Hand

Preparing fresh pasta from scratch definitely ranks among..

How to Cook Perfect Pasta

Here are 7 important tips on how to make perfect pasta..

How to make Gnocchi

Learn all about how to make gnocchi..

How to make Ravioli

Recipe for homemade ravioli and cheese ravioli filling..

Spaetzle Recipe

Spaetzle are quite simple to prepare..

Types of Pasta with Pictures

Long pasta, ribbon, short, tulubar pasta and stuffed pasta..

Dumpling Wrappers Recipe

How to make Chinese dumpling wrappers in 5 steps..

Rolling Fresh Pasta by Hand

Rolling, stretching, cutting pasta dough by hand....

How to make Stuffed Pasta

Dough in various shapes, stuffed with meat, cheese, fish..

Pasta Shapes

Pictures of different types of pasta shapes..

Pizza - techniques and methods

How to make Pizza Dough

Four ways to prepare homemade pizza dough..

Ways to Prepare Cheese for Pizza

How to prepare cheese for pizza..

Types of Cheese for Pizza

Best pizza pies are made with a variety of cheeses..

Mini Pizzas

Yeast free mini pizzas - taste light and crispy..

Pizza on the Grill

There are two Ways to Grill a Pizza.. Tips and tricks..

Pizzas in the Oven

Bake pizzas in oven - three tips for success....

Pizza Stone

Learn how to prepare Pizza Stone..

The road maps for Pizza

Simple tips and tricks on how to prepare pizza..

Dessert - techniques and methods

Simple Crepe Recipe

Crepes (Crêpes), or pancakes are made with a light batter mix..

Types of Pastry Dough

Nothing beats a home-made tart or pie-it's real back to basics..

How to make Shortcrust Pastry

Make easy and perfect shortcrust pastry. This shortcrust recipe is..

Rolling out Pie Crust

Tips and tricks for rolling out pie crust..

Basic Cheesecake Recipe

Make cheesecake in 4 simple steps..

Cake Technique

Easy tips and tricks for cake technique..

Easy Cake Fillings

Transform a basic cake into an indulgent treat..

Topping for Cakes

Three simple ways to Decorate your Cake..

How to make Sponge Cake

Basic sponge cake . This method will produce feather light sponge..

Baking Ingredients

Baking ingredients and baking rules. What to choose, and how..

Fruit Fool Recipe

You can use any soft fruit to whip up this quick and easy dessert..

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

It just wouldn't be summer without this classic dessert..

Croissant Recipe

All about croissants and how to make French croissants..

Kugelhopf Cake

How to make homemade Kugelhopf cake recipe..

How to Separate Eggs

Separating eggs yolks, beating whole eggs and egg yolks..

Beating Egg Whites by Hand

How to beat egg whites by Hand, overbeaten egg whites..

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

How to make quick and easy cinnamon rolls recipe..

Chocolate Fudge Cake Balls

How do you make chocolate fudge cake balls..

Chocolate Profiteroles Recipe

These classic profiteroles are light and delicate and the..

Danish Pastry Recipe

Deliciously buttery pastries take time to prepare, the home-baked..

How to make a Chocolate Souffle Recipe

Sweet or savory dish epitomizes the art of French cooking..

Jelly Roll Cake Recipe

I think a fatless sponge cake is best for a jelly roll or roulade..

Seafood - techniques and methods

Marinating Fish

Marinating raw fish, such as salmon, trout, sea bass, tuna..

Fish Stock Recipe

Make fish stock - How to store fish stock..

Caring for Fish

Selecting and caring for fish - Fresh and frozen fish..

Boiling Fish

For boiling a large fish whole, a fish-kettle with strainer..

Skinning and Filling Fish

Learn how to skin and make fillets..

Cleaning a Fish

Simple cleaning and dressing fish technique..

How to Devein Shrimp

Peeling and deveining shrimp the simple way..

Healthy Food - techniques and methods

Banana Pancakes Recipe

These pancakes make a tasty and nutritious brunch when..

Carrot and Apple Juice Recipe

This fresh juice is bursting with vitamin C!..

Fruit and Nut Bar Recipe

This homemade version of a fruit cereal bar is packed with energy..

Mixed Fruit Crackle Recipe

Learn how to prepare mixed fruit crackle with full of fiber..

Strawberry Yogurt Crunch Recipe

Toasted oats and seeds make this layered breakfast a crunchy treat..

Yogurt Swirl with Dippers Recipe

Low in fat and high in calcium, protein, and potassium with..

Healthy Fruit Smoothie Recipe

This creamy drink will give you plenty of energy for the day..

Bread Bowls Recipe

This recipe is perfect for a filling weekend brunch or..

Vegetables - techniques and methods

Stir Fried Vegetables Recipe

Stir-frying is a quick and healthy cooking method..

Raw Foods Made Easy

Learn how to prepare no-cook meal....

How to broil Vegetables

The fierce direct heat of the broiler is a fast way of cooking..

Cutting Fruits

Cut: mango, orange, passion Fruit, peach, pineapple..

Baked Artichoke Recipe

Make baked artichoke - Classic match for artichokes..

Dicing an Onion

Learn the best way to chop onions..

Dicing Potatoes

All about the best way to dice Potatoes..

How to cut Potatoes

Simple way to cut potatoes, types of potatoes..

Terrine of Baby Carrots

How to prepare terrine of baby carrots the easy way..

Appetizer - techniques and methods

Finger Food for Party

5 instant store cupboard nibbles - perfect for unexpected guests..

Canape Ideas

Simple and easy vegetarian canapes recipes - endive..

How to make Mayonnaise

How to make easy homemade mayonnaise in 3 simple steps..

Prepare Potato Tortilla

The ultimate Spanish omelet. A simple tortilla made with..

Making Tapas

Simple and best tapas in Spain. - tips and tricks..

Tapas Ideas

A selection of tapas in traditional Spanish-style clay bowls..

Bruschetta Toppings

How to make simple bruschetta toppings - 4 recipes..

Soup - techniques and methods

How to make Soup Stock

Tips and tricks for preparing soup stock..

Ingredients in Soup

Learn all about ingredients in soup..

Serving Soup

Serving soup may be correctly served in several different ways..

Using Soup Stock

Tips and different ways to use soup stock..

Muffins - techniques and methods

Topping for Muffins

Muffin decoration ideas; toppings, creams and syrups..

Baking Muffins Tips

Method of making muffin, baking muffins right, ideal temperature..

Basic Ingredients for Muffins

Dairy products, eggs, fat, flour, leavening agents, sugar..

Christmas recipes - techniques and methods

Linzer Cookie

Easy raspberry linzer cookies - Special Christmas recipe..

Bible Recipes

Bible Cake With Honey (Exodus 16:31), Honey Glazed Ham.

Chocolate recipes - techniques and methods

Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe

Chocolate is actually very easy to shape and mold into creative..

How to make a Chocolate Gift Box

Gourmet homemade chocolate covered cherries recipe..

Chocolate Fudge Cake Balls

How do you make chocolate fudge cake balls..

Chocolate Profiteroles Recipe

These classic profiteroles are light and delicate and the..

Cookies and bars - techniques and methods

Simple Cookie Dough Recipe

Homemade easy basic biscuit dough prepared in 4 steps..

How to make Pinwheel Cookie Recipe

How to make pinwheel cookies with ginger and lemon dough..

Salad recipes - techniques and methods

Recipes for Salad Dressings

About salad dressings making and basic technique..

Warm Creamy Salad Dressing

Learn how to make warm creamy salad dressing..

Terrine of Baby Carrots

Making a Vegetable Terrine - elegant way to present..

Ice cream recipes - techniques and methods

Make Sorbet without Machine

Make sorbet by hand, sorbet flavors, fruit sorbet..

How to Separate Eggs

Separating eggs yolks, beating whole eggs and egg yolks..

Rice recipes - techniques and methods

How to Cook Perfect Rice

Tips and tricks on how to cook perfect rice..

How to make Risotto

Risotto, a dish from northern Italy, is simple food at its best..

Rice Pilaf Recipe

Learn how to prepare quick and easy pilaf recipe..

How to Boil Rice

Tips and tricks on how to boil rice....

BBQ recipes - techniques and methods

BBQ Techniques

Preparation methods, perfect for meat and fish, help flavors to..

Marinades and Seasonings for Grilling

The basic ingredients for marinades and seasoning..

Barbecue Vegetables

All about best grilled vegetables, preparing and storing..

Barbecue Meat

Best meat to grilling - beef steaks, chicken, lamb chops, Pork..

Best Fish and Seafood for Barbecue

Fish and Seafood have meaty flesh and are ideal for grilling..

World spices and herbs

How to Use Spices in Cooking

How to use spices in cooking, bruising, grating, frying spices..

How to Use Herbs in Cooking

How to use herbs in cooking, chopping, stripping, pounding..

Herbs for Chicken

5 Quick mixes - spices and herbs for Chicken..

Pork recipes - techniques and methods

How to Brine a Pork Roast

Easy way to brine a pork roast with step by step directions..

How to Cook Pork Belly Recipe

Simple way to cook pork belly..

Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions

Dish for sage and onion lovers..

Slow Roast Shoulder of Pork Small Img

Slow–roast shoulder of pork.. easy recipe...

Lamb recipes - techniques and methods

How to Bone a Leg of Lamb

Boning a leg of lamb, tips and tricks, lamb gravy..

Cooking terms - techniques and methods

  • Blend - to combine ingredients, usually in a blender or food processor, until smooth
  • Boil - to heat a liquid over high heat until bubbles form and rise rapidly to the surface.
  • Brown - to cook food quickly in fat over high heat so that the surface turns an even brown.
  • Fry - to cook quickly in hot fat.
  • Grate - to cut food into tiny pieces by rubbing it against a grater.
  • Knead - to work dough by pressing it with the palms, pushing it outward, and then pressing it over on itself.
  • Preheat - to allow an oven to warm up to a certain temperature before putting food in it.
  • Sauté - to fry quickly in oil or fat over high heat, stirring or turning the food to prevent burning.
  • Shred - to tear or cut into small pieces, either by hand or with a grater.
  • Simmer - to cook over low heat in liquid kept just below its boiling point. Bubbles may occasionally rise to the surface.
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