Welcome to Food in a Minute
A-Z Cooking Tips
Have a look through these tips and terms for some handy cooking gems and storage instructions.
S
Separating Egg Whites
When separating egg whites, break each egg into a secondary dish before adding to the mixture. Avoid using any whites that have yolk in them.
Skewers
Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before use. This helps to prevent them from burning on the barbecue.
Slippery surfaces
10 Jan 2011To keep your mixing bowl or chopping board from sliding around, place the bowl or board on a damp cloth or tea towel.
Slippery Surfaces
To keep your mixing bowl or chopping board from sliding around, place the bowl or board on a damp cloth or tea towel.
Spices
Toast spices in a little oil or butter before using to wake up their flavour.Replace spices 6 months after opening as they will have lost valuable essential oils – and with it, the flavour.
T
Tomato paste - leftovers
Freeze any leftover Wattie’s Tomato Puree in ice cube trays. Once frozen transfer to a bag and seal. The cubes can be added to a sauce, gravy, soup or casserole. Pesto can be frozen and used in the same way.
Tomato paste – cooking
Browning tomato paste for casseroles, soups and pies adds a real depth of flavour and more intense colour. Stir the paste all the time over a moderate heat so that it browns rather than burns. It also acts as a thickener, eliminating the need to add extra flour.
Tomatoes
Do not keep fresh tomatoes in the fridge. They are a fruit, so keep them in a cool place away from heat and light to let them continue their natural ripening process and to develop their full flavour.
Turkey
Thaw your turkey in the refrigerator this can take 3-4 days and can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 days after thawing.
V
Vanilla
Always use pure vanilla essence rather than imitation. It is more expensive, but the flavour is superior and you need to use less of it because it is more intense.
Bookmark and Share