Shortening is any solid or semi-solid fat, such as lard and margarine. Today, people think of hydrogenated oils such as Crisco as shortening. Like lard, vegetable-based shortening has a scoopable texture and a high smoke point. It’s safe for frying without spatters or popping because of its low water content. Shortening is 100% fat. It […]
How to Tell if Sour Cream is Bad
Sour cream is made from pasteurized milk. After pasteurization, healthy bacteria are added to ferment the milk. The fermentation creates lactic acid, which gives the cream its characteristic mild tang. Although people have cooked with fermented cream for centuries, sour cream as Americans know it was brought to the US by Eastern and Central European […]
How to Make Gravy Less Salty: Ways to Fix Oversalted Gravy
You’ve worked hard to make that perfect roast. When you take it out of the oven, you see lots of good cooking juices in the roasting pan – perfect for making that finishing touch, a good gravy. So you go to work, but uh-oh. The gravy wound up too salty. What a waste, you might […]
How Long is Mustard Good For? Keep Mustard Fresh for Longer
Mustard has a surprisingly long shelf life. An unopened jar stays fine for up to two years after purchase. Once the jar has been opened, it will last unrefrigerated for 1-2 months if kept in a cool, dark place and tightly closed. Stored in the refrigerator, an opened jar will last a year; again, if […]
Shrimp Paste Substitutes & How to Use Them
Sauces and pastes are an important part of cooking. Whether you are stir-frying or making curry paste, sauces are commonly used in Asian recipes. While most people enjoy having these condiments in their food people with vegetarian or vegan food preferences may find it less appetizing. With the advent of cross-cultural relationships across the world, […]
Reheating Roast Beef The Right Way
Roast beef is certainly a treat that you are extremely unlikely to have every night, particularly for those who love beef. There’s nothing more sinful than to let that tasty roast beef go to waste. Roast beef is a great dinner, but it takes time. Doing one on the weekend and having the unspoiled part […]
How to Thicken Homemade Tomato Sauce
Homemade tomato sauce has a vivid fresh flavor that is worth it. It is the base sauce used in lots of autumn and winter comfort foods like stew, minestrone soup, and chili, and the bright, garden goodness of homemade sauce will enhance almost any tomato-based recipe. Making tomato sauce from the scratch is a challenge […]
How to Remove Food Coloring from Skin
Food coloring has now become synonymous with plating, cake decoration, etc. Most people nowadays have taken to exploring new ventures and hobbies. With the advent of social media and other platforms, it has become a trend to display our eccentricities and hobbies. Given such circumstances, it becomes natural to dabble in different aspects of crafts […]
How to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie for Perfect Taste and Texture
When it comes to pies there is hardly anyone who hates it. E it apple, minced, or lamb, everyone just loves to indulge in some nice hot pie. Popularly prepared over the festival season, many people often go for the chicken pot pie if they do not prefer sweet pies or red meat. This humble […]
How to Make Oatmeal Last?
Oatmeal is one of the most nutritious and durable whole grains on the market. Filled with fiber and important vitamins and minerals, oatmeal is the mainstay in household pantries across the world. If you’re trying to use it as a hot breakfast cereal, a foundation for savory and soothing porridge, or want to add texture […]