Do you look at the wonderful meals your friends and family members make and wonder how they do it? The following article can make anyone a better cook.
You should keep your spices and herbs in a space that is cool and away from light. If they are exposed to light, moisture, or heat, they will lose much of their flavor. Ground herbs and spices retain their flavor for 12 months under normal circumstances. Spices that are raw, or whole, can keep the original flavor for as long as five years, though it usually falls somewhere between three and five. If you store them correctly, they will stay fresh for an even longer period of time.
You can start cooking simple meals out of a cookbook you can borrow from the library. That way you can try different meals that you can prepare and when you are done you can take it back. Focus on one recipe at a time and give yourself enough time to improve your cooking.
As you are seasoning your meats, you should make a little piece first before you cook the entire piece. Meats like meatballs, hamburgers or meatloaf can be easily under or over seasoned. To ensure your seasoning is correct, do not cook all the mwat at one time. Cook a small amount in a pan and taste it first. Once you’ve done this, you can cook the rest of the meat or add additional seasoning as you see fit.
If you want to lose weight or adopt a healthier diet, use less oil when cooking. Oils and butter are a source of fats. A nonstick spray for cooking provides many of the same results as oil; however, it does not add extra calories.
If you are looking for ways to include more protein to your daily diet, look no further than beans and tofu. Most grocery stores stock these items. Seasoned tofu is a wonderful alternative to meat, and can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as pan frying. You can boil the beans with some herbs to have a flavorful protein packed meal, side or snack.
It would be wise to use the advice provided to you. Your loved ones will quickly be asking you for your recipes.
