Kitchen 2024, December
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The ocher pickles are preserved in a solution of vinegar without brine. This article will teach you how to prepare them. Ingrediants Basic Ingredients 450 g of fresh ocher. 4 whole and peeled garlic cloves (optional). 4 jalapeño or habanero peppers (optional).
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Chefs have invented many tools, including the potato peeler, to peel potatoes. However, you don't need anything more than a good kitchen knife. Steps Method 1 of 3: Clean the Potatoes Potatoes grow underground and their skin accumulates a lot of dirt.
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Dragon fruit, or pitaya, is the fruit of several cactus species. Sweet pitayas are of three types: Hylocereus undatus (White Pitaya or White-fleshed Pitaya) has a red-skinned fruit with white flesh. This is the most popular "dragon fruit"
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Almost all of the sweetness of the pineapple develops within a few days of rapid ripening on the plant. Once harvested, however, the fruit does not become sweeter than it is. However, these strange specimens of the fruit world are in some cases at the peak of their ripeness despite having a completely green skin.
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The gratin dauphinois is a classic of French cuisine made with thinly sliced potatoes, wrapped in a rich and creamy sauce. The traditional version involves using cream, but for many it is too fatty and high in cholesterol. Fortunately, you can give your gratin dauphinois just the right texture and flavor without using cream.
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Steaming cabbage is quick and easy and keeps all the vitamins and nutrients of the vegetable intact. Cabbage can be steamed sliced, peeled, or chopped, either on gas or in the microwave. Read on to find out how. Ingrediants For 6-8 people 1 cabbage Waterfall salt Pepper (optional) Butter or olive oil (optional) Cider vinegar (optional) Steps Method 1 of 3:
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Tomatoes are used in countless recipes and often have to be diced. Doing so is a simple and quick operation, within everyone's reach, and a little practice is enough to obtain an excellent result. Any variety of tomato can be diced and added to a salad, soup, stew, and many other dishes.
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Leeks are close relatives of onions and can be used to add flavor to many recipes, including soups and quiches. With a short preparation, you can freeze leeks and keep them for several months. Wash them thoroughly before putting them in the freezer.
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Raspberries must be washed carefully before being eaten! Using water is a relatively quick way to get rid of surface dirt and make sure you do a general cleaning. However, if you are looking for a more effective method, you can try using a vinegar-based solution, which should remove any spores or mold that may be present.
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In many types of cuisine it is possible to find dishes based on cabbage and potatoes. While there are many ways to prepare these vegetables, they will always guarantee you an inexpensive, nutritious and filling meal. Try stir-frying the sliced cabbage with potatoes to make a delicious and quick-to-cook dish or boil the cabbage leaves with potatoes, in order to obtain a soft and enveloping side dish, excellent to accompany the meat.
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Steaming aubergines helps keep them soft and tasty, without depriving them of their nutrients. Steamed eggplants are a healthy and delicious option for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. By using a good steaming basket made of metal or bamboo and preparing the eggplant properly, you can bring them to the table in the blink of an eye.
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Fruit should always be washed before being eaten to remove pesticides and bacteria. Apples can usually be washed using only tap water. However, vinegar can be used for particularly dirty ones. Before washing, always sanitize your hands. Remember that organic fruit should also be washed, as it can be contaminated with bacteria.
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To keep apples for a long time, you need to store them in a cool place. This type of fruit retains its freshness for weeks if stored at low temperatures, but if you take extra precautions it could last up to a few months. Steps Method 1 of 2:
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Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a perfect and refreshing addition to many food and drink recipes, but getting as much juice as possible from a lemon can be a difficult skill to master. In general, using a hot lemon and applying pressure are the two key components to maximizing juice production.
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Mango is a tropical fruit that is enjoyed all over the world. You can eat it plain, add it to a fruit salad or main course; however, you must first peel it the right way. Follow these instructions to do it the easiest way. Steps Method 1 of 3:
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Peking cabbage can be cooked in a variety of ways. Also called pe tsai, Peking cabbage can be chopped and sautéed with garlic and onions. If you want to caramelize it, cut it into wedges and roast them until soft. Then, before serving, season it with some sweet and sour sauce.
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When you have a bountiful tomatillo crop, it's helpful to know that they can be frozen for future use. If you are picking your own vegetables, it is important to do it at the right time, just before they fall. Steps Step 1. Remove the paper-like envelope from each tomatillo Discard any tomatillos that aren't in perfect condition (yellowish, brown, discolored, or broken).
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Having frozen cauliflower on hand all year round can be very useful in preparing soups and timbales. You just have to pay attention to freezing the vegetable when it is at its peak of ripeness, in order to preserve its flavor and nutrients. Place the flowers in freezer bags and freeze them.
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From sauces to salads, tomatoes enrich any dish. Before cooking or eating them, however, they must be cut. Cutting them into slices is an easy technique to master. Once you have learned this, you can use others, such as dicing tomatoes or wedges.
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Kale is a healthy green leafy vegetable that can be used to make salads and other recipes. If you want to use it, it is important to wash it before continuing. To do this, you will need to remove the stems and immerse it in water. Then, wash it under running water from the tap to remove any residue of earth and dirt.
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Sweet potatoes can turn into a healthy and delicious dish for everyday meals. They are an excellent source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin A, plus they're extremely simple to cook. Read on to learn how to cook baked sweet potatoes according to three recipes:
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Pears are great in all preparations - from desserts to salads, but no one likes having to spit out their seeds in the middle of a meal. This article will show you a couple of simple techniques for removing the core of a pear whether you want to cut it in half or into wedges, or if you want to keep it whole for drowning.
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Baked potato puffs (or chips) are a healthier alternative to traditional French fries. They also contain less fat, fewer calories, and are easier to prepare. When hot and crunchy, potato puff pastries are even tastier, so calculate the times well to get the best possible result in terms of taste and texture.
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Asparagus will keep fresh for a week or more if you store it properly in the refrigerator. The stems of asparagus are similar to those of flowers: they need to be kept upright and moist to keep them fresh. Find out how to properly store raw or cooked asparagus to make them last as long as possible.
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Marijuana (or cannabis or "cannabutter") butter can be used in any recipe that calls for the use of butter. It is most widely used to prepare brownies. Infusing butter with marijuana allows you to bypass the disadvantages of smoking (potential health risks, bad smell) while maintaining the benefits guaranteed by cannabis.
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Gorgonzola contains an edible mold that gives it a rather acrid taste and fragrance. Not everyone likes it, but it's perfectly safe to eat. Just like any other cheese, gorgonzola can go bad. Being able to tell good from bad cheese is a key part of enjoying it safely.
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Many of the recipes that include cream cheese require it to be softened before it can be added to the other ingredients. Regardless of the use, there are several methods of softening a cream cheese. In many cases, it will be sufficient to heat it, especially if you have kept it in the refrigerator.
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Curd milk is bad for your stomach if you drink it as it is, but curd serves many purposes in the kitchen, so learning how to make it is an art that can come in handy. Furthermore, it is a very easy process. Here's how to do it. Ingrediants "
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Butter is a key ingredient in many preparations, especially for baked goods. Many recipes point to using softened butter, but you may have forgotten to get it out of the fridge in time. If you need to soften it quickly, there are several solutions.
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Buttermilk is a key ingredient in many Anglo-Saxon recipes, for example it is used to give pancakes a special texture and flavor. Since it is difficult to find in Italy, you can easily make a worthy substitute using milk and a liquid with a high acidity, such as vinegar or lemon juice.
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One recipe asks you to use buttermilk, but you don't remember ever buying it or even hearing about it. Fortunately, it is possible to replace it in a very simple way: you will need vinegar and milk. It's not ideal for a recipe where it's the star (like buttermilk cake), but it's perfect for dishes where the sour taste helps to achieve a light, spongy texture, like pancakes and soda bread.
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Kefir is a fermented milk-based drink that originated in the southwestern regions of Russia. It is obtained by adding "kefir grains" to cow, goat or sheep milk. These are small granules of protein, sugar and fat that contain live colonies of various types of bacteria and yeasts.
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Processed cheese can be used to garnish and flavor many dishes. You can prepare it on the stove or in the microwave. Make sure you choose a type of cheese that can actually melt. Also add cornstarch and liquid to keep it from becoming chewy.
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Feta is a delicious Greek cheese that can be used to flavor a fresh salad or many other preparations, but it can also be enjoyed on its own. It is very simple to prepare, even at home, using the ingredients you normally have in your kitchen, give it a try, the result will be great.
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It is possible to make butter with just one ingredient and one tool. To make delicious homemade butter, all you need is fresh cream and a jar. Butter can be seasoned with salt or herbs. You can use it for cooking or spread it on toast. Ingrediants Fresh cream 1 jar with lid and seal Steps Part 1 of 3:
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Cottage cheese is perfect for a light and delicious breakfast or for a fruit or salad lunch. They are really simple to make and there is no reason to buy them ready-made at the supermarket. Learn how to make cottage cheese using rennet, vinegar, or lemon juice.
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There are three methods of defrosting cheese. The most suitable is to let it defrost in the fridge for two days so that the process takes place slowly. This will ensure that the cheese partially retains the moisture in its packaging, improving its texture and retaining its original flavor.
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Ricotta is extraordinarily simple to prepare and is a versatile cheese that is drained from the rennet immediately after cooking, when it has a variable consistency from granules to soft dough. Whether you're making ricotta at home or want to dry store-bought ricotta because it's too moist for your taste, the process is the same.
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Sour cream is a sour-tasting milk derivative used in many recipes, due to its versatility. It is often used to garnish soups, tacos and stuffed potatoes, but also to make dips, salad dressings and marinades. If you are looking for a healthier or more original option, you can replace it with other dairy products (such as Greek or plain yogurt, crème fraîche or kefir) or create a similar product at home with vegan ingredients.
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For all those who have decided to create their own small domestic dairy, fresh spreadable cheese is an excellent starting point. To produce it, in fact, you need few ingredients and very little effort. It's so simple you'll wonder why you've never done this before!