I have been finding it easier to understand the basics of a dish instead of following exact recipes. For example:

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Paprika lends a burst of bright red color and a spicy burst of flavor to food. It is used in many Hungarian dishes, while also being popular in Spanish and Portuguese cuisines. Rice accompanies a huge array of dishes, from a wide variety of cuisines, so it's important to know how to cook it right. I can't tell you how important this is. If you're doing all of your cutting with a dull knife, that's not only inefficient, it's dangerous.It’s easy to over-whip cream, but thankfully a doddle to fix. Whisk a splash of cold milk in by hand (don’t use electric beaters at this point as you risk over-whipping it again) to soften it. 92. How to make jam from any fruit The great thing about these classes is that you can work through them on your own time, at your own pace. Give yourself a cookbook challenge.

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I am giving my copy of this book away today at a book swap. Why? Not because I want to spread the love of vegetarian cooking or lifestyle. It's purely selfish. I've been torn about getting rid of this book because (a) I have many friends who swear by Mark Bittman's recipes and (b) there are SO many recipes in here there has to be something that I can get to work, and (c) there is actually some good advice in this book about basic things like how to blanch various vegetables. Still, I could totally see living out of this book, much as I already do with Deborah Madison. This is a great resource for old and new vegetarians alike, or for meat eaters who eat vegetarian sometimes (which is to say, everyone). If you like this better than Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, I won't blame you.Toasting nuts in the oven means they’re less likely to burn than toasting them in a pan. Put nuts on a baking tray, cook in oven at 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 for 10min, stir, then roast for a further 5-10min until fragrant and golden. 20. How to rescue a split hollandaise The unframed prints will be rolled inside a sturdy postage tube. Colours may vary from those on screen due to different monitor set-ups. Homemade gingerbread and biscuits with a high sugar content have a tendency to soften over time, even when kept in an airtight tin. To keep biscuits crisp and crunchy, add a handful of pasta or rice to the bottom of the storage tin to absorb the excess moisture. 85. How to make perfect shortcrust pastry

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Stiff peak: mixture keeps its shape and peaks stay standing without any curl when beaters are lifted. 57. How to make meringues that hold their shape A good roasting pan should be used, which is placed on the middle shelf of the oven. Convection ovens are perfect for roasting in, as they allow hot air to circulate, resulting in evenly browned meat and vegetables. [9] X Research source Deep-fry foods in oil to make them crispy on the outside. Deep-frying involves completely immersing the food in hot oil. With this type of frying, the food does not need to be flipped over halfway through cooking, as the coating of oil allows it to cook evenly on all sides.

How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian includes more than 2,000 recipes and variations-far more than any other vegetarian cookbook. As always, Bittman's recipes are refreshingly straightforward, resolutely unfussy, and unfailingly delicious-producing dishes that home cooks can prepare with ease and serve with confidence. The book covers the whole spectrum of meatless cooking-including salads, soups, eggs and dairy, vegetables and fruit, pasta, grains, legumes, tofu and other meat substitutes, breads, condiments, desserts, and beverages. Special icons identify recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less and in advance, as well as those that are vegan. Illustrated throughout with handsome line illustrations and brimming with Bittman's lucid, opinionated advice on everything from selecting vegetables to preparing pad Thai, How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian truly makes meatless cooking more accessible than ever.