When cooking chicken, should you cut it before or after cooking? The answer depends on whether you want to eat the meat raw or cooked. When you cook chicken, its protein structure changes. This means that the texture of the meat becomes firmer and drier. If you cut the chicken before cooking, then the proteins…
Cooking steel cut oats in a pressure cooker is a great way to save time and energy. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can also cook them in a regular pot or pan. Steel cut oats are a type of oatmeal that has been cooked using steel blades instead of rolling pins. They…
When it comes to meat cuts, lamb shanks are often overlooked. They’re usually too tough to eat, but they also happen to be delicious. If you want to try them out, read our guide to cooking lamb shank. A lamb shank is a cut from the leg of the animal. The shank is where the…
Can you cut eggplant ahead of time? If yes, then read on for some helpful tips. Eggplants are one of those vegetables that I love to cook with, but hate to eat raw. They have such a strong taste that they don’t really go well with anything else. That said, I often find myself cutting…
Chili is one of those dishes that everyone loves. Whether it’s a bowl of chili or a plate of nachos, chili is always a crowd pleaser. The problem is that too much acidity can ruin the taste of your favorite dish. Acidic foods include tomatoes, citrus fruits, vinegar, pickles, and olives. They also include some…
Pressure cooking has become very popular over the last decade or so. The technique involves placing food into a sealed container, then filling the pressure cooker with water and steam. This method allows you to cook foods faster than conventional methods Before you cut up your whole chicken: First thing you need to know about…
You can cut butter into flour using a fork, knife, or pastry cutter. These methods are not recommended because they can damage the texture of the dough. A better way to cut butter into flour is to use a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mixing the butter and flour together until the mixture…
Winter squash is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It is a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, and folate. Winter squash is low in calories and fat and contains no cholesterol. It is also rich in antioxidants, such as beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. Cutting…