The art of cooking is like magic we mix ingredients in different proportions and get a delicious result. But the most interesting thing is that some common seasonings can be used in a totally different way, resulting in a dish with remarkable flavor…CONTINUE READING>> ...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Internet users shared the secret ingredients that help them cook like Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay.
Fats are one of the main elements needed for great cooking. They add flavor and richness to food. And butter can be this source of fat. According to experts, there is nothing wrong with cooking with butter, just alternate it with olive oil, for example.
We don’t tend to use lemon juice in cooking too often. We may squeeze some out over fried fish, for example, but that’s it. However, lemon is as important as salt. It brings out the flavor of a familiar dish. Plus, lemon juice makes food less fatty and heavy.
This spice is a relative of sweet paprika, but it has a delicious smoky flavor. You can add it literally to everything: meat, potatoes, goulash, even scrambled eggs — if you love the smoked taste, of course. However, it’s easy to add too much of it, so if you haven’t used it before, start with just a couple of pinches.
Sesame oil is rich in nutrients. But above all, it’s famous for its unusual taste — this product is able to add Asian-style notes to any dish. It has a strong aroma and taste.
Surprisingly, the fish sauce doesn’t taste like fish. It can be used in any dish, like as a marinade, during frying, you can add it to soups and roasts, or you can season salads with it. Fish sauce adds depth and an umami flavor to food.
“What is the secret?” you may ask. Everyone knows that cinnamon is absolutely essential in baking, and almost no buns or cakes are complete without it. But cinnamon can be added not only to sweet dishes: it will also add a delicious taste to meat and poultry.
Not everyone likes the anise taste of fennel. But there are certain foods that taste so much better with fennel, like seafood, for example.
Just like cinnamon, this ingredient can be used not only in baking and sweet dishes. It adds the right touch of sweetness to sauces, marinades, and even bacon. It can be used to bake meat with an amazing crust in the oven or glaze roasted vegetables.
Real maple syrup is good for your health. It’s rich in antioxidants and easy to digest — easier than other sweeteners.
You may have heard of maple syrup pancakes, but this product is much more versatile and can be safely used in meat and vegetable dishes.
Shallots have a milder and more delicate taste than regular onions, so you can safely add them raw to salads, even if you are not a fan of a sharp onion taste and aroma. They can be marinated, caramelized, and fried the same way regular onions can…CONTINUE READING>>
