Category: Cooking & Baking

TIP OF THE DAY: Measure Ingredients Using The Right Measuring Cups

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If you bake, take note: Liquid and dry measuring cups are not interchangeable. Precision is especially critical in baking, which is an exact science. Variations can compromise the recipe, especially if it’s a fragile recipe like macarons and angel food cakes. That’s why so many professional recipes are listed by weight (grams) instead of volume.…
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COOKING: Grilling Tips For Meat, Fish & Veggies

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What a beauty! Photo courtesy Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet.   Memorial Day Weekend is the official launch of grilling season. We asked Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, the inventors of the Hybrid Fire Grill (the only grill that can cook with gas, charcoal and wood), to share their top grilling tips. 1. Prepare Marinate your food in advance.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Wash Meat & Poultry Before Cooking

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Don’t wash raw poultry, meat or seafood. Photo courtesy Chicken.org.au.   Recently we received a pitch for a line of food cleaning sprays that purport to eliminate harmful bacteria. “Outdoor cooking leads to more trips to the hospital because of the improper handling of meats and veggies while grilling,” it advised. “Many of us take…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Garnish With Dried Herbs & Spices

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A sprinkle of parsley adds garnish glamour to this plate of pasta. Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   We love garnishing dishes with fresh herbs: We snip them onto everything from breakfast eggs to soup, salad and sandwiches to main courses and sides. But what if you don’t have any on hand?…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Add Color To Each Plate Of Food

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How bland would the fish and asparagus look without the tomatoes? Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   Did you ever wonder why some restaurants throw slices of hard, tasteless tomatoes into a salad? The simple answer is: to add color, which makes the dish look more appetizing. No matter how delicious a…
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