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Place salad dressing off to the side of a salad, instead of on top of it, when serving salad to guests. People vary in the amount of dressing they like on their salad, so it is helpful to let them do this on their own. You should also provide a large variety of dressings to serve your guests.
When it's time to chop fresh herbs, you should sprinkle a bit of salt on your cutting board first. This gives extra flavor and helps to hold the herbs in place. Don't put too much salt on the board, though. Don't add salt later, either, as there should be enough absorbed when you are chopping. That salt on the board adds some flavor since it sticks to the herbs.
Ensure that all of your spices and herbs are stored in a cool and dry area away from direct light. Flavor loss occurs when they are exposed to heat, light and humidity. Such close proximity to these three factors will cause your spices to lose their flavors.
Preparing dark leafy greens can be such a pain, even though they are very healthy for you. The stem is the most difficult to deal with. A simple way around it is to lengthwise fold the green in half and try to break the stem at the middle. If you prefer, fold the leaf in half and cut out the stem using a knife. Unfold your leaf and voila, you'll have a perfect de-stemmed green.
Prepare all of your ingredient before you begin cooking. This keeps you safe, and saves you money. Working with hot pans and stoves while you are distracted with prep tasks is a recipe for injury, and you tend to leave burners and ovens on longer if you are still preparing ingredients.
People tend to use a lot of apples for cooking in the fall and winter months, but if they are stored incorrectly they will quickly spoil. Apples will rot if they are stored in warm, dry air, so make sure to keep them in plastic bags in a cool place. Be warned, there is a reason for the old adage about the rotten apple! If you fail to quickly discard spoiled apples, the rest will quickly spoil as well.
Perhaps the easiest way to add new flavors and shake up your regular dishes is to experiment with different sauces and seasonings. By adding new sauces and spices to your dish it can result in a completely different and wonderful tasting meal. Shop at ethnic food stores in your local area to find new spices, seasonings and sauces.
Take the information included in this article, and use it to develop your own ideas. Don't be afraid to experiment in the kitchen and come up with your very own special recipes. Cooking can be a recreation that is enriching to your diet as well as your life. Your kitchen should be the center of your house.
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