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How To Be A Better Cook In Minutes
Quality food is to come in many different forms. Following these tips will increase your cooking skills.

Prep work can be done way ahead of time. This is why it's called prep work, because this is what you want to have done before you begin cooking. If you are cooking a complex dish, take some of the stress out of it by having your needed ingredients lined up and ready. Preparing some of the ingredients ahead of time can reduce the amount of stress you feel when it is time to prepare the meal.

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Spices should be kept somewhere cool and dark. The shelf life of spices is greatly reduced if they are exposed to heat, humidity, or light. Storing your spices in a cool location far from direct sunlight will help them last longer and taste better. Your culinary preparations will taste better if your spices are fresh.

There is a trick to save your hard work and be able to use it instantly. For every tablespoon of water, add half a tablespoon of cornstarch and mix as much as needed to get the right thickness. In order to create a thicker sauce, add the mixture to the sauce, while it is cooking on low heat. For a sauce that's too thick, add more liquid.

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Avoid cooking foods in excessive oil when you are trying to become healthier or drop a few extra pounds. Many foods can be prepared in an alternative way that does not involve frying in oil. The majority of butters and oils have high levels of unneeded fat. Try cooking with a cooking spray so that you will use less oil but the same effect.

Food will always remain something essential. Impress all of the people who matter in your life by implementing the tips you learned here.





 
 
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