Tips on selecting, handling and cooking foods.
Here are a few of mine to kick us of. Please share yours.
Refreshing Day-Old Baguette
Preheat grill, with lowered rack. Handle baguette with very wet hands, so crust is moist. Place on rack on medium heat - watching carefully. The crust will again start to stiffen before going crisp; turn it over to ensure whole baguette is crisped.
Handling Chillies - the easy way
Oil your fingertips! Then roll the chilli on chopping board. This will easily release the seeds once the top is sliced off. Cut as required. When done, wash hands. You will find that the oil coating makes it less likely that the chilli remains on your fingertips.
Making Use Of Oven Space
If you are just putting one item in the oven, I find this is a waste of space. I often like to combine my baking with at least one other item. The most popular, constant food item that I bake alongside the main bake is a whole red pepper on an oiled dish. If not wanted with the main dish, I find this can be used in many ways the next day, e.g. in sandwiches, soups, sauces, or as a topping for a pizza.
Here are a few of mine to kick us of. Please share yours.
Refreshing Day-Old Baguette
Preheat grill, with lowered rack. Handle baguette with very wet hands, so crust is moist. Place on rack on medium heat - watching carefully. The crust will again start to stiffen before going crisp; turn it over to ensure whole baguette is crisped.
Handling Chillies - the easy way
Oil your fingertips! Then roll the chilli on chopping board. This will easily release the seeds once the top is sliced off. Cut as required. When done, wash hands. You will find that the oil coating makes it less likely that the chilli remains on your fingertips.
Making Use Of Oven Space
If you are just putting one item in the oven, I find this is a waste of space. I often like to combine my baking with at least one other item. The most popular, constant food item that I bake alongside the main bake is a whole red pepper on an oiled dish. If not wanted with the main dish, I find this can be used in many ways the next day, e.g. in sandwiches, soups, sauces, or as a topping for a pizza.