COOKING TIPS
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Always make sure all ingredients are room temperature, unless stated otherwise.
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Softened butter means taking out the butter 30-60 minutes in advance so it’s at room temperature.
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Melted butter means fully melting the butter in the microwave or on the stove
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To store already peeled potatoes, put them in cold water in an airtight container and refrigerate them up to 3 to 4 days.
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Adding a couple of drops of vinegar when cooking chicken or meat gets rid of any odour.
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For perfectly cooked basted eggs, add a teaspoon of water into the skillet when the egg turns white around the edges.
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Easiest and fastest way to cook poached eggs, guaranteed to work every time, is to simply microwave the egg in a teacup of water for one minute (longer if you prefer them well done).
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If, like me, you don’t have a pressure cooker or rice cooker, use aluminum foil to cover the pot and trap the steam when cooking it.
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Always taste your food as you go and season to preference before you serve.
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Remember, the recipe is just a guideline, it’s not set in stone.
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When dicing an onion, don’t cut off the root. This will keep it together until you are finished dicing.
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It isn't likely you'll find buttermilk in the UAE, so when the recipe calls for it there's an easy way to make it right at home. Add 1 cup of full fat milk to 1 tablespoon of lemon. Stir, set aside for 5 minutes, and you get buttermilk.
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To keep greens fresh and vibrant, put them in ice cold water.
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You can keep milk from scorching or burning with a little ice cold water, or sugar.
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You can quickly bring an egg to room temperature by letting it sit in a bowl of how water for 2-3 minutes.
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When cutting cake into layers, move the knife in a sawing motion around the cake. Don’t push it in.
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Placing a slight damp towel around the base of a bowl keeps it from moving around while stirring its contents.
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If your eggs aren’t at room temperature, let them sit in warm water for a few minutes. Warm eggs whip up better.