Search results
- Al dente — Usually used in reference to pasta, this terms literally means “to the tooth” in Italian. Al dente means there should be a little bit of toothsome texture left in the noodle — as in it’s 90% cooked through, but not 100%.
- Baste — Basting just means to bathe a food in liquid while it’s cooking. This liquid could be melted fat, butter, or its own juices. Why? Basting does a few things.
- Blanch — To blanch means to flash-boil something in salted boiling water, literally just a few seconds to a few minutes. Usually followed by “refreshing,” which means to sink the food into a bowl of ice-cold water to quickly stop cooking.
- Brine — To brine simply means to salt ahead of time. There are two kinds of brining: dry brining and wet brining. Dry brining means to rub something with granulated salt, while wet brining means to soak something in salty water.
Aug 13, 2024 · Bake: To cook in an oven, usually at moderate temperatures (around 350°F). Baking sheet: A large, flat metal sheet such as a cookie sheet or sheet pan. Some are totally flat; some have rims. Batter: A pourable mixture prior to baking, often used for making pancakes, muffins, and quick breads.
Simply select your meat and cut from the menu and type in the weight in kg (if it's a bird tell us the stuffed weight). If you're cooking beef or lamb, tell us if you want it well done, medium or ...
Feb 27, 2024 · Cutting into a medium-rare steak exposes nearly equal-sized stripes — light pink at the top and bottom and a darker pink across the middle. The touch test should feel slightly springy and soft but not gel-like. The ideal searing time is 3 to 3½ minutes at 450 °F on each side before removing from the grill.
- Jimwright@foodfirefriends.com
- Senior Writer, Barbecue And Grilling Expert
- Bake: To cook uncovered by dry heat, usually in an oven or oven-like appliance.
- Baste: To moisten foods with pan drippings or sauces during cooking to add flavor and prevent drying.
- Batter: A mixture of flour and liquid that is thin enough to pour.
- Beat: To mix rapidly in order to make a mixture smooth and light by incorporating air.
Apr 12, 2007 · Steep: To soak in a liquid just under the boiling point to extract the essence—e.g., tea. Stew: To cook covered over low heat in a liquid. Stir-fry: To quickly cook small pieces of food over ...
Feb 19, 2013 · For Baking, to double the quantities, try the following: Remove 1/3 of the cooking time. Double the remaining amount. Add your original third back on. So If you're doubling something that would take 1 hour to bake. Remove 1/3 (Leaving 40 minutes) Double this new amount (Giving 80 minutes)