Chayote
They may be baked, steamed, stuffed, or saut?ed. A 1-pound chayote will serve two or three. Scoop out and stuff for baking, or julienne or dice for use as a side vegetable, soup garnish, or a salsa ingredient.Although they can be used raw, they are almost always blanched quickly to develop their flavor and brighten their color. They are most commonly available in the autumn or winter months. Its texture and flavor are similar to those of water chestnuts, cucumber and zucchini.
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Cooking on a seasoned plank
Cooking on a Seasoned PlankSoak a 1 inch thick hardwood plank in cold water overnight. Weigh it down, so every surface soaks. Dry it well and rub with oil. Place in a 350 degree F oven for an hour. Once seasoned, follow as directed in recipe. A trough around the edge will catch meat juices; other
Cooking on a Seasoned PlankSoak a 1 inch thick hardwood plank in cold water overnight. Weigh it down, so every surface soaks. Dry it well and rub with oil. Place in a 350 degree F oven for an hour. Once seasoned, follow as directed in recipe. A trough around the edge will catch meat juices; other
Chimichangas
ChimichangasSee instructions for folding under "." Place completed burritos in a deep fryer heated to 350?F and fry them until golden brown. Hold the burrito down with long handled tongs so that it does not open up.
ChimichangasSee instructions for folding under "." Place completed burritos in a deep fryer heated to 350?F and fry them until golden brown. Hold the burrito down with long handled tongs so that it does not open up.
Coconut
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Rice
RiceuSticky Rice (also known as "sweet rice" or "glutinous rice")/uNote that Thai sticky is a particular variety of sweet rice, and you must not substitute other varieties with this method. There is also purple (black) sticky rice.Rinse rice 2 or 3 t
RiceuSticky Rice (also known as "sweet rice" or "glutinous rice")/uNote that Thai sticky is a particular variety of sweet rice, and you must not substitute other varieties with this method. There is also purple (black) sticky rice.Rinse rice 2 or 3 t
Pizza
PizzaUse a preheated pizza stone.Don`t pile on the sauce, because it makes the pizza soggy.Add the fresh herbs, such as basil, after baking so they don`t get scorched by the heat. Or put them on the pizza first, then add the cheese, so the cheese gives a layer of protection
PizzaUse a preheated pizza stone.Don`t pile on the sauce, because it makes the pizza soggy.Add the fresh herbs, such as basil, after baking so they don`t get scorched by the heat. Or put them on the pizza first, then add the cheese, so the cheese gives a layer of protection
Blackening
BlackeningUse the freshest meats possible.Cook in a cast iron skillet.Rinse meat with water before dipping in spices.Allow skillet and oil to get very hot.Be careful not to splash when turning.Season on one side only.Serve with room temperature s
BlackeningUse the freshest meats possible.Cook in a cast iron skillet.Rinse meat with water before dipping in spices.Allow skillet and oil to get very hot.Be careful not to splash when turning.Season on one side only.Serve with room temperature s
Waffles
WafflesSubstitute cornstarch for part of the flour. Moist steam causes the average flour based waffle to soften as it cools. Add cornstarch to the mix, however, and you increase the waffle`s ability to hold moisture. As a cornstarch enhanced waffle cools, moisture does not escape as quic
WafflesSubstitute cornstarch for part of the flour. Moist steam causes the average flour based waffle to soften as it cools. Add cornstarch to the mix, however, and you increase the waffle`s ability to hold moisture. As a cornstarch enhanced waffle cools, moisture does not escape as quic
Raw eggs
Raw EggsThere have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning.With eggs and all other raw foods from animals, there is a small possibility of Salmon
Raw EggsThere have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning.With eggs and all other raw foods from animals, there is a small possibility of Salmon
Soft (stirred) custard sauce
Soft (Stirred) Custard SauceSome cooks prefer to prepare soft custard over water in a double boiler for greater control over the coagulation process. It also works to constantly stir while cooking over low heat in a heavy saucepan.The usual custard proportions are 1 egg plus 2 tab
Soft (Stirred) Custard SauceSome cooks prefer to prepare soft custard over water in a double boiler for greater control over the coagulation process. It also works to constantly stir while cooking over low heat in a heavy saucepan.The usual custard proportions are 1 egg plus 2 tab
Cream puffs
Cream PuffsCream puff dough, called "choux paste," has only four basic ingredients: water, butter, flour and eggs. Like all simple recipes, the trick is to get the preparation right. The water and butter should be cooked together fast, on moderately high heat, so that the butte
Cream PuffsCream puff dough, called "choux paste," has only four basic ingredients: water, butter, flour and eggs. Like all simple recipes, the trick is to get the preparation right. The water and butter should be cooked together fast, on moderately high heat, so that the butte
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How to select and prepare shrimp
ShrimpNever overcook shrimp. An easy way thing to remember when cooking shrimp is to use the "C O Method". When boiled or steamed, shrimp are cooked when they curl to form the letter "C". Shrimp are overcooked when they curl to form the letter "O". Over cook
ShrimpNever overcook shrimp. An easy way thing to remember when cooking shrimp is to use the "C O Method". When boiled or steamed, shrimp are cooked when they curl to form the letter "C". Shrimp are overcooked when they curl to form the letter "O". Over cook
Milk
Milk, ScaldedPlace milk in a heavy bottom pan over low heat. Stir occasionally until milk is just hot with steam and small bubbles appear around the edges. DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat and use as directed in recipes.
Milk, ScaldedPlace milk in a heavy bottom pan over low heat. Stir occasionally until milk is just hot with steam and small bubbles appear around the edges. DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat and use as directed in recipes.
Eggs, boiled
Eggs, BoiledPut eggs into a pot (avoid aluminum as it will darken) and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the pot to a boil over high or medium high heat, then lower the heat and simmer. Depending on the size of the eggs, they will need to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for sof
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Eggs, BoiledPut eggs into a pot (avoid aluminum as it will darken) and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the pot to a boil over high or medium high heat, then lower the heat and simmer. Depending on the size of the eggs, they will need to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for sof
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Cherimoya
CherimoyaSeed and pur?e to use in sauces, salad dressings and sorbets. They are at their peak in December, but are available through the early spring and sporadically throughout the summer.
CherimoyaSeed and pur?e to use in sauces, salad dressings and sorbets. They are at their peak in December, but are available through the early spring and sporadically throughout the summer.
Spinach
SpinachRemove the stems of the spinach by hand before cooking. Steam the freshly washed and stemmed spinach by placing the spinach with its clinging water droplets in a large pot or wok. Cover and cook, stirring often. The water on the leaves is usually enough to steam cook the spinach.
SpinachRemove the stems of the spinach by hand before cooking. Steam the freshly washed and stemmed spinach by placing the spinach with its clinging water droplets in a large pot or wok. Cover and cook, stirring often. The water on the leaves is usually enough to steam cook the spinach.
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