Uncategorized Archives - Cooking 4 All Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:05:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png Uncategorized Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 From Allure to Manure: Reuse Your Food Waste for Plant Maintenance https://cooking4all.com/from-allure-to-manure-reuse-your-food-waste-for-plant-maintenance/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:30:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=16741 Ever wondered what to do with those banana peels, potato scraps, and eggshells piling up in your kitchen? It’s time to turn your kitchen waste into a gourmet meal for your plants. Here are four easy ways to transform food scraps into top-notch manure and give your plants the TLC they deserve. Banana Peels Banana […]

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]]> Ever wondered what to do with those banana peels, potato scraps, and eggshells piling up in your kitchen? It’s time to turn your kitchen waste into a gourmet meal for your plants. Here are four easy ways to transform food scraps into top-notch manure and give your plants the TLC they deserve.

Banana Peels

Banana peels are a potassium-packed treasure. Chop them up and bury them around the base of your plants or soak them in a mason jar full of water for a few days and use it to water them. Your plants will thank you with vibrant leaves.

Potato Peels

Before you toss those potato peels, consider using them to nourish your garden. Potato peels are rich in potassium and magnesium, making them ideal plant fertilizers. Dry them out and grind them into a powder, then sprinkle them around your plants as a natural fertilizer.

Eggshells

Eggshells are another great natural fertilizer. Rinse them, crush them, and scatter them around your plants. Eggshells provide a calcium boost to your plants that is sure to keep them growing.

Coffee Grounds

Give your morning pick-me-up a second life in the garden. Coffee grounds are a fantastic source of nitrogen. Mix them into your soil to enhance its texture and fertility. Your plants will wake up to life, just like you do after that first cup.

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]]> 3 Reasons Why Every Kitchen Needs an Immersion Blender https://cooking4all.com/3-reasons-why-every-kitchen-needs-an-immersion-blender/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:28:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=10596 Blenders come in many different shapes and forms, and they’re all great in their own right. The same can be said about immersion blenders, a tiny yet powerful kitchen tool that you should welcome into your home for more reasons than one. Small Size If you hate enormous kitchen tools that take up too much […]

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]]> Blenders come in many different shapes and forms, and they’re all great in their own right. The same can be said about immersion blenders, a tiny yet powerful kitchen tool that you should welcome into your home for more reasons than one.

Small Size

If you hate enormous kitchen tools that take up too much space, the immersion blender will be your cup of tea. It’s so small, light, and portable that you’ll never have to worry about finding enough room to store it because it can easily fit inside your kitchen drawer.

Quick and Easy

If you want to make quick and easy meals, an immersion blender can help you speed up to process. In addition to blending ingredients pretty quickly, this kitchen tool is incredibly easy to clean up and you won’t make a huge mess in the kitchen every time you use it.

Versatile Tool

Smoothies, creamy soups, whipped cream, cocktails, sauces: these are only some of the things you can make with the immersion blender. This kitchen tool is pretty affordable and it’s a great investment because it’s extremely versatile and you can use it to make all sorts of different things.

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]]> Here’s a Recipe For Easy Cinnamon Butter https://cooking4all.com/heres-a-recipe-for-easy-cinnamon-butter/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:13:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=13192 Cinnamon and butter are two delicious flavors which add a lot to many baked goods, whether as a topping or an ingredient. So, why not combine them? Here’s an easy recipe to make a sweet cinnamon butter right at home, which you can spread on everything from waffles to bagels to toast. View this post […]

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]]> Cinnamon and butter are two delicious flavors which add a lot to many baked goods, whether as a topping or an ingredient. So, why not combine them? Here’s an easy recipe to make a sweet cinnamon butter right at home, which you can spread on everything from waffles to bagels to toast.

Ingredients

  • Softened butter
  • Cinnamon (about 2 teaspoons per cup of butter, but it’s up to your own tastes)
  • Pinch of salt (if butter is unsalted)
  • About 3 tablespoons powdered sugar or honey
  • A drop of vanilla extract, if you want

This recipe is so simple that it’s barely a recipe. Just get the butter to a soft enough consistency that it can be mixed, and mix in the cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Then, add the sweetener little by little to reach your own desired sweetness. If you have an electric mixer, you can also use that to combine the ingredients more easily and more uniformly.

The best cinnamon to use is Saigon cinnamon, as it has a “spicier” and more intense flavor than regular cinnamon. (Don’t worry, it’s not actually spicy!) If you’d like a sweeter butter then use the more traditional sweet cinnamon. Store the cinnamon butter in an airtight container such as a small jar in the fridge.

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]]> 5 Types of Food That Surprisingly Don’t Belong In Your Freezer https://cooking4all.com/5-types-of-food-that-surprisingly-dont-belong-in-your-freezer/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:07:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=10632 Most people put food inside their freezer when they want it to last for longer, but this trick doesn’t always work. Freezing certain types of food won’t do them any good, and that’s the case with these five. Boiled Eggs Freezing boiled eggs isn’t necessarily a no-no, but you should make sure to get rid […]

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]]> Most people put food inside their freezer when they want it to last for longer, but this trick doesn’t always work. Freezing certain types of food won’t do them any good, and that’s the case with these five.

Boiled Eggs

Freezing boiled eggs isn’t necessarily a no-no, but you should make sure to get rid of their shells so they wouldn’t break inside the freezer and make a huge mess.

Hydrating Fruits and Veggies

Veggies and fruits with high water content can technically be frozen, but they’ll be so soggy afterward that it’s better to leave them outside your freezer.

Leafy Greens

If you love lettuce and other leafy greens for their crunchy and refreshing flavor, leave them out of the freezer. After you defrost them, they’ll be too mushy to actually taste good.

Soft Cheeses

Hard cheeses can benefit from the freezing process, but that’s not the case with soft varieties. They’ll be too watery after being defrosted, so avoid freezing them altogether.

Mayonnaise

If you expect your mayonnaise to taste good after being frozen, you’re up for a disappointment. You should avoid storing it inside the freezer because its ingredients will separate and curdle, changing the texture of your mayonnaise.

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]]> Things to Make With Your Mortar and Pestle https://cooking4all.com/things-to-make-with-your-mortar-and-pestle/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:42:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=7482 If you’re a fan of cooking, it’s possible a friend or family member got you a mortar and pestle for the holidays that you just don’t know what to do with. But don’t put it away to be forgotten and collect dust! This is a very specific and strange tool, but it’s also a very […]

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]]> If you’re a fan of cooking, it’s possible a friend or family member got you a mortar and pestle for the holidays that you just don’t know what to do with. But don’t put it away to be forgotten and collect dust! This is a very specific and strange tool, but it’s also a very useful one. Here are just some of the things you can make with it.

Pesto

If you want to make delicious Italian basil and pine nut sauce the authentic way, you’ll do it with a mortar and pestle, hand-crushing the garlic and basil to get their flavor out without any bitter aftertaste that you can get from the food processor.

Guacamole

Your other favorite green sauce is also totally make-able with a mortar and pestle, provided that it’s big enough, of course. In fact, the molcajete, used to make guacamole in Mexico, is basically just a large mortar.

Hummus

While you may have gotten used to hummus blended to a high level of smoothness, it can actually be made chunky too, and some even prefer it that way. If you want to give a more textured hummus a shot, you can easily whip it up with your mortar and pestle.

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]]> Cherie Tu’s Vegan Pancakes are Insanely Delicious https://cooking4all.com/cherie-tus-vegan-pancakes-are-insanely-delicious/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:20:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11266 Cherie Tu’s food blog Thriving on Plants is a perfect source of food inspiration for all vegans with a sweet tooth. She’s constantly sharing mouth-watering recipes for all sorts of different desserts. She has a soft spot for plant-based pancakes, and here are some of her best recipes so far. Fluffy Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes If […]

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]]> Cherie Tu’s food blog Thriving on Plants is a perfect source of food inspiration for all vegans with a sweet tooth. She’s constantly sharing mouth-watering recipes for all sorts of different desserts. She has a soft spot for plant-based pancakes, and here are some of her best recipes so far.

Fluffy Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes

If you want to start your pancake-making journey with one of Tu’s classic recipes, these fluffy pancakes made with vanilla almond yogurt are your best bet.

Blueberry Pancakes

Another timeless classic that you can find on Tu’s blog, blubbery pancakes are as refreshing as it gets, and you can use fresh berries both in your batter and as a topping.

Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes

Lemon juice and poppy seeds are one of the most popular food combos that Tu swears by, and she couldn’t resist making pancakes that include these two ingredients.

Double Choc Pancakes

If you have a soft spot for chocolate pancakes, this recipe will be your cup of tea. You can take your double choc pancakes to the next level by topping them with fresh berries, cherries, and mint.

Choc Buckwheat Pancakes

Made with buckwheat flour, these pancakes are also perfect for chocolate fans and strawberry topping makes them even more delicious.

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]]> How to Make Beautiful Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream https://cooking4all.com/how-to-make-beautiful-homemade-vanilla-ice-cream/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:26:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11255 It’s one thing to buy vanilla ice cream at the ice cream parlor, but the truth is that you can make delicious homemade vanilla ice cream in minutes at home as well. You can use this as a base for loads of great desserts and wow your friends with your dessert skill. Here’s how to […]

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]]> It’s one thing to buy vanilla ice cream at the ice cream parlor, but the truth is that you can make delicious homemade vanilla ice cream in minutes at home as well. You can use this as a base for loads of great desserts and wow your friends with your dessert skill. Here’s how to do it!

Ingredients and Equipment

To make delicious vanilla ice cream, you need two vanilla pods, four egg yolks, 100 grams of caster sugar, 200 milliliters of whole milk, 300 milliliters of double cream, and an ice cream maker. It’s a good idea to invest in an ice cream machine as it will produce tons of top-quality ice cream for you.

Gently Heat the Cream

The first thing you need to do is create the cream base for the ice cream. This begins the vanilla infusion and makes sure the ice cream is saturated with its soft taste.

Gently heat the milk and the cream in a saucepan with the vanilla pods. Heat the mixture until steaming but not boiling. Leave it for five minutes so that the vanilla infuses into the cream.

Thicken the Mixture

Next, whisk the sugar and egg yolks together until it has a foamy consistency. Remove the vanilla pods and slowly whisk the warm cream into the sugary yolk mixture. Return to saucepan and cook until it becomes thick and gloopy. Stir continuously.

Leave to Form

Pop the cream mixture into your ice cream maker and leave to churn. When you’re ready to serve it, scoop the fully formed ice cream out and enjoy!

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]]> To Rinse or Not To Rinse? Brief Guide to Rinsing Your Pasta https://cooking4all.com/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse-brief-guide-to-rinsing-your-pasta/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:51:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11194 Some people rinse their pasta every time while others avoid it all costs, but what is the correct way to go about this? It turns out that rinsing your pasta shouldn’t be down to the personal preference alone, but also the kind of dish that you’re preparing, and this brief guide will help you make […]

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]]> Some people rinse their pasta every time while others avoid it all costs, but what is the correct way to go about this? It turns out that rinsing your pasta shouldn’t be down to the personal preference alone, but also the kind of dish that you’re preparing, and this brief guide will help you make the final verdict.

Pasta Salads

If there’s one kind of dish where rinsing pasta makes total sense, it would be pasta salad. Rinsing pasta is recommended when it comes to cold pasta dishes because it will stop the cooking process and quickly bring down the temperature of your pasta.

Hot Pasta Dishes

If you’re going to serve your pasta hot, rinsing is best avoided, especially if additional sauces are involved. The tricky thing about rinsing pasta for hot dishes is that the sauces will have trouble sticking to the pasta after it’s been stripped of its starchy coating, so draining it is quite enough in this case.

Stir Fry Dishes

If you’re cooking spaghetti or Asian-style noodles that you’re going to use in your stir-fry dishes, feel free to rinse them. Simply draining the water won’t be enough, because the noodles will be too gummy and clump together, potently ruining the taste of your pasta.

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]]> How to Wash Mussels Cleanly and Effectively https://cooking4all.com/how-to-wash-mussels-cleanly-and-effectively-2/ Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:37:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11218 Mussels have become something of a delicacy. They pair with great salty flavors like butter, onions, cheese, and cream sauces. And they make a beautiful full meal all year round. But it’s not always clear exactly how you are supposed to cook them. When you’re first starting out, it can feel like there are many […]

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]]> Mussels have become something of a delicacy. They pair with great salty flavors like butter, onions, cheese, and cream sauces. And they make a beautiful full meal all year round. But it’s not always clear exactly how you are supposed to cook them. When you’re first starting out, it can feel like there are many things that can go wrong. Giving your guests food poisoning not being the least of them! We’ve all heard horror stories about shellfish. So, here are the essentials about how to wash fresh mussels properly.

The Necessity of Cleaning

Because mussels are cooked and served in their shells, it is vitally important that they are washed properly before cooking. This means they must be given a thorough clean.

Scrub Mussels Under Cold Water

To do this, scrub them well with a brush under cold running water. This brushes away any grit or debris from the sea.

Scrape Off Barnacles

The shells may also have small barnacles on them. Use a knife to scrape them off.

Pull Away The Mussels’s “Beards”

Mussels often have a fibrous rope-like thread called a “beard”. These need to be removed. Simply twist them off with your fingers and they’re ready.

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]]> Check Out This Vegan Sweet Potato Tofu Salad Recipe https://cooking4all.com/check-out-this-vegan-sweet-potato-tofu-salad-recipe/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:07:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11046 As a vegan, you’re always on the lookout for recipes that you can eat that are not only plant-based but actually taste good, fill you up, offer a decent amount of protein, and aren’t too difficult to make. Well, look no further than this sweet potato tofu salad. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients Vegetable […]

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]]> As a vegan, you’re always on the lookout for recipes that you can eat that are not only plant-based but actually taste good, fill you up, offer a decent amount of protein, and aren’t too difficult to make. Well, look no further than this sweet potato tofu salad. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil
  • Firm tofu
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Sweet potato
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic dressing
  • Croutons

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Wash and cut your sweet potato into bite-sized pieces. Grease a baking pan and spread the sweet potato cubes out ovenly over it. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake until the potatoes are golden brown.

Cut your tofu into bite-sized cubes. In a pan, heat up vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook the tofu until it’s crisp on all sides. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and sesame oil. Pour it over the tofu, stir, and cook for a few more minutes.

Dice up cucumbers and tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic dressing, croutons, and lemon juice. Mix. Add cooled tofu and sweet potatoes. Mix to combine everything and serve.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Uncategorized Archives - Cooking 4 All Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:05:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://cooking4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_bold-32x32.png Uncategorized Archives - Cooking 4 All 32 32 From Allure to Manure: Reuse Your Food Waste for Plant Maintenance https://cooking4all.com/from-allure-to-manure-reuse-your-food-waste-for-plant-maintenance/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:30:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=16741 Ever wondered what to do with those banana peels, potato scraps, and eggshells piling up in your kitchen? It’s time to turn your kitchen waste into a gourmet meal for your plants. Here are four easy ways to transform food scraps into top-notch manure and give your plants the TLC they deserve. Banana Peels Banana […]

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]]> Ever wondered what to do with those banana peels, potato scraps, and eggshells piling up in your kitchen? It’s time to turn your kitchen waste into a gourmet meal for your plants. Here are four easy ways to transform food scraps into top-notch manure and give your plants the TLC they deserve.

Banana Peels

Banana peels are a potassium-packed treasure. Chop them up and bury them around the base of your plants or soak them in a mason jar full of water for a few days and use it to water them. Your plants will thank you with vibrant leaves.

Potato Peels

Before you toss those potato peels, consider using them to nourish your garden. Potato peels are rich in potassium and magnesium, making them ideal plant fertilizers. Dry them out and grind them into a powder, then sprinkle them around your plants as a natural fertilizer.

Eggshells

Eggshells are another great natural fertilizer. Rinse them, crush them, and scatter them around your plants. Eggshells provide a calcium boost to your plants that is sure to keep them growing.

Coffee Grounds

Give your morning pick-me-up a second life in the garden. Coffee grounds are a fantastic source of nitrogen. Mix them into your soil to enhance its texture and fertility. Your plants will wake up to life, just like you do after that first cup.

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]]> 3 Reasons Why Every Kitchen Needs an Immersion Blender https://cooking4all.com/3-reasons-why-every-kitchen-needs-an-immersion-blender/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:28:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=10596 Blenders come in many different shapes and forms, and they’re all great in their own right. The same can be said about immersion blenders, a tiny yet powerful kitchen tool that you should welcome into your home for more reasons than one. Small Size If you hate enormous kitchen tools that take up too much […]

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]]> Blenders come in many different shapes and forms, and they’re all great in their own right. The same can be said about immersion blenders, a tiny yet powerful kitchen tool that you should welcome into your home for more reasons than one.

Small Size

If you hate enormous kitchen tools that take up too much space, the immersion blender will be your cup of tea. It’s so small, light, and portable that you’ll never have to worry about finding enough room to store it because it can easily fit inside your kitchen drawer.

Quick and Easy

If you want to make quick and easy meals, an immersion blender can help you speed up to process. In addition to blending ingredients pretty quickly, this kitchen tool is incredibly easy to clean up and you won’t make a huge mess in the kitchen every time you use it.

Versatile Tool

Smoothies, creamy soups, whipped cream, cocktails, sauces: these are only some of the things you can make with the immersion blender. This kitchen tool is pretty affordable and it’s a great investment because it’s extremely versatile and you can use it to make all sorts of different things.

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]]> Here’s a Recipe For Easy Cinnamon Butter https://cooking4all.com/heres-a-recipe-for-easy-cinnamon-butter/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:13:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=13192 Cinnamon and butter are two delicious flavors which add a lot to many baked goods, whether as a topping or an ingredient. So, why not combine them? Here’s an easy recipe to make a sweet cinnamon butter right at home, which you can spread on everything from waffles to bagels to toast. View this post […]

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]]> Cinnamon and butter are two delicious flavors which add a lot to many baked goods, whether as a topping or an ingredient. So, why not combine them? Here’s an easy recipe to make a sweet cinnamon butter right at home, which you can spread on everything from waffles to bagels to toast.

Ingredients

  • Softened butter
  • Cinnamon (about 2 teaspoons per cup of butter, but it’s up to your own tastes)
  • Pinch of salt (if butter is unsalted)
  • About 3 tablespoons powdered sugar or honey
  • A drop of vanilla extract, if you want

This recipe is so simple that it’s barely a recipe. Just get the butter to a soft enough consistency that it can be mixed, and mix in the cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Then, add the sweetener little by little to reach your own desired sweetness. If you have an electric mixer, you can also use that to combine the ingredients more easily and more uniformly.

The best cinnamon to use is Saigon cinnamon, as it has a “spicier” and more intense flavor than regular cinnamon. (Don’t worry, it’s not actually spicy!) If you’d like a sweeter butter then use the more traditional sweet cinnamon. Store the cinnamon butter in an airtight container such as a small jar in the fridge.

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]]> 5 Types of Food That Surprisingly Don’t Belong In Your Freezer https://cooking4all.com/5-types-of-food-that-surprisingly-dont-belong-in-your-freezer/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:07:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=10632 Most people put food inside their freezer when they want it to last for longer, but this trick doesn’t always work. Freezing certain types of food won’t do them any good, and that’s the case with these five. Boiled Eggs Freezing boiled eggs isn’t necessarily a no-no, but you should make sure to get rid […]

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]]> Most people put food inside their freezer when they want it to last for longer, but this trick doesn’t always work. Freezing certain types of food won’t do them any good, and that’s the case with these five.

Boiled Eggs

Freezing boiled eggs isn’t necessarily a no-no, but you should make sure to get rid of their shells so they wouldn’t break inside the freezer and make a huge mess.

Hydrating Fruits and Veggies

Veggies and fruits with high water content can technically be frozen, but they’ll be so soggy afterward that it’s better to leave them outside your freezer.

Leafy Greens

If you love lettuce and other leafy greens for their crunchy and refreshing flavor, leave them out of the freezer. After you defrost them, they’ll be too mushy to actually taste good.

Soft Cheeses

Hard cheeses can benefit from the freezing process, but that’s not the case with soft varieties. They’ll be too watery after being defrosted, so avoid freezing them altogether.

Mayonnaise

If you expect your mayonnaise to taste good after being frozen, you’re up for a disappointment. You should avoid storing it inside the freezer because its ingredients will separate and curdle, changing the texture of your mayonnaise.

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]]> Things to Make With Your Mortar and Pestle https://cooking4all.com/things-to-make-with-your-mortar-and-pestle/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:42:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=7482 If you’re a fan of cooking, it’s possible a friend or family member got you a mortar and pestle for the holidays that you just don’t know what to do with. But don’t put it away to be forgotten and collect dust! This is a very specific and strange tool, but it’s also a very […]

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]]> If you’re a fan of cooking, it’s possible a friend or family member got you a mortar and pestle for the holidays that you just don’t know what to do with. But don’t put it away to be forgotten and collect dust! This is a very specific and strange tool, but it’s also a very useful one. Here are just some of the things you can make with it.

Pesto

If you want to make delicious Italian basil and pine nut sauce the authentic way, you’ll do it with a mortar and pestle, hand-crushing the garlic and basil to get their flavor out without any bitter aftertaste that you can get from the food processor.

Guacamole

Your other favorite green sauce is also totally make-able with a mortar and pestle, provided that it’s big enough, of course. In fact, the molcajete, used to make guacamole in Mexico, is basically just a large mortar.

Hummus

While you may have gotten used to hummus blended to a high level of smoothness, it can actually be made chunky too, and some even prefer it that way. If you want to give a more textured hummus a shot, you can easily whip it up with your mortar and pestle.

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]]> Cherie Tu’s Vegan Pancakes are Insanely Delicious https://cooking4all.com/cherie-tus-vegan-pancakes-are-insanely-delicious/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:20:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11266 Cherie Tu’s food blog Thriving on Plants is a perfect source of food inspiration for all vegans with a sweet tooth. She’s constantly sharing mouth-watering recipes for all sorts of different desserts. She has a soft spot for plant-based pancakes, and here are some of her best recipes so far. Fluffy Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes If […]

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]]> Cherie Tu’s food blog Thriving on Plants is a perfect source of food inspiration for all vegans with a sweet tooth. She’s constantly sharing mouth-watering recipes for all sorts of different desserts. She has a soft spot for plant-based pancakes, and here are some of her best recipes so far.

Fluffy Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes

If you want to start your pancake-making journey with one of Tu’s classic recipes, these fluffy pancakes made with vanilla almond yogurt are your best bet.

Blueberry Pancakes

Another timeless classic that you can find on Tu’s blog, blubbery pancakes are as refreshing as it gets, and you can use fresh berries both in your batter and as a topping.

Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes

Lemon juice and poppy seeds are one of the most popular food combos that Tu swears by, and she couldn’t resist making pancakes that include these two ingredients.

Double Choc Pancakes

If you have a soft spot for chocolate pancakes, this recipe will be your cup of tea. You can take your double choc pancakes to the next level by topping them with fresh berries, cherries, and mint.

Choc Buckwheat Pancakes

Made with buckwheat flour, these pancakes are also perfect for chocolate fans and strawberry topping makes them even more delicious.

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]]> How to Make Beautiful Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream https://cooking4all.com/how-to-make-beautiful-homemade-vanilla-ice-cream/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:26:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11255 It’s one thing to buy vanilla ice cream at the ice cream parlor, but the truth is that you can make delicious homemade vanilla ice cream in minutes at home as well. You can use this as a base for loads of great desserts and wow your friends with your dessert skill. Here’s how to […]

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]]> It’s one thing to buy vanilla ice cream at the ice cream parlor, but the truth is that you can make delicious homemade vanilla ice cream in minutes at home as well. You can use this as a base for loads of great desserts and wow your friends with your dessert skill. Here’s how to do it!

Ingredients and Equipment

To make delicious vanilla ice cream, you need two vanilla pods, four egg yolks, 100 grams of caster sugar, 200 milliliters of whole milk, 300 milliliters of double cream, and an ice cream maker. It’s a good idea to invest in an ice cream machine as it will produce tons of top-quality ice cream for you.

Gently Heat the Cream

The first thing you need to do is create the cream base for the ice cream. This begins the vanilla infusion and makes sure the ice cream is saturated with its soft taste.

Gently heat the milk and the cream in a saucepan with the vanilla pods. Heat the mixture until steaming but not boiling. Leave it for five minutes so that the vanilla infuses into the cream.

Thicken the Mixture

Next, whisk the sugar and egg yolks together until it has a foamy consistency. Remove the vanilla pods and slowly whisk the warm cream into the sugary yolk mixture. Return to saucepan and cook until it becomes thick and gloopy. Stir continuously.

Leave to Form

Pop the cream mixture into your ice cream maker and leave to churn. When you’re ready to serve it, scoop the fully formed ice cream out and enjoy!

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]]> To Rinse or Not To Rinse? Brief Guide to Rinsing Your Pasta https://cooking4all.com/to-rinse-or-not-to-rinse-brief-guide-to-rinsing-your-pasta/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:51:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11194 Some people rinse their pasta every time while others avoid it all costs, but what is the correct way to go about this? It turns out that rinsing your pasta shouldn’t be down to the personal preference alone, but also the kind of dish that you’re preparing, and this brief guide will help you make […]

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]]> Some people rinse their pasta every time while others avoid it all costs, but what is the correct way to go about this? It turns out that rinsing your pasta shouldn’t be down to the personal preference alone, but also the kind of dish that you’re preparing, and this brief guide will help you make the final verdict.

Pasta Salads

If there’s one kind of dish where rinsing pasta makes total sense, it would be pasta salad. Rinsing pasta is recommended when it comes to cold pasta dishes because it will stop the cooking process and quickly bring down the temperature of your pasta.

Hot Pasta Dishes

If you’re going to serve your pasta hot, rinsing is best avoided, especially if additional sauces are involved. The tricky thing about rinsing pasta for hot dishes is that the sauces will have trouble sticking to the pasta after it’s been stripped of its starchy coating, so draining it is quite enough in this case.

Stir Fry Dishes

If you’re cooking spaghetti or Asian-style noodles that you’re going to use in your stir-fry dishes, feel free to rinse them. Simply draining the water won’t be enough, because the noodles will be too gummy and clump together, potently ruining the taste of your pasta.

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]]> How to Wash Mussels Cleanly and Effectively https://cooking4all.com/how-to-wash-mussels-cleanly-and-effectively-2/ Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:37:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11218 Mussels have become something of a delicacy. They pair with great salty flavors like butter, onions, cheese, and cream sauces. And they make a beautiful full meal all year round. But it’s not always clear exactly how you are supposed to cook them. When you’re first starting out, it can feel like there are many […]

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]]> Mussels have become something of a delicacy. They pair with great salty flavors like butter, onions, cheese, and cream sauces. And they make a beautiful full meal all year round. But it’s not always clear exactly how you are supposed to cook them. When you’re first starting out, it can feel like there are many things that can go wrong. Giving your guests food poisoning not being the least of them! We’ve all heard horror stories about shellfish. So, here are the essentials about how to wash fresh mussels properly.

The Necessity of Cleaning

Because mussels are cooked and served in their shells, it is vitally important that they are washed properly before cooking. This means they must be given a thorough clean.

Scrub Mussels Under Cold Water

To do this, scrub them well with a brush under cold running water. This brushes away any grit or debris from the sea.

Scrape Off Barnacles

The shells may also have small barnacles on them. Use a knife to scrape them off.

Pull Away The Mussels’s “Beards”

Mussels often have a fibrous rope-like thread called a “beard”. These need to be removed. Simply twist them off with your fingers and they’re ready.

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]]> Check Out This Vegan Sweet Potato Tofu Salad Recipe https://cooking4all.com/check-out-this-vegan-sweet-potato-tofu-salad-recipe/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:07:00 +0000 https://cooking4all.com/?p=11046 As a vegan, you’re always on the lookout for recipes that you can eat that are not only plant-based but actually taste good, fill you up, offer a decent amount of protein, and aren’t too difficult to make. Well, look no further than this sweet potato tofu salad. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients Vegetable […]

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]]> As a vegan, you’re always on the lookout for recipes that you can eat that are not only plant-based but actually taste good, fill you up, offer a decent amount of protein, and aren’t too difficult to make. Well, look no further than this sweet potato tofu salad. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil
  • Firm tofu
  • Soy sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Sweet potato
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic dressing
  • Croutons

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Wash and cut your sweet potato into bite-sized pieces. Grease a baking pan and spread the sweet potato cubes out ovenly over it. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and bake until the potatoes are golden brown.

Cut your tofu into bite-sized cubes. In a pan, heat up vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook the tofu until it’s crisp on all sides. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and sesame oil. Pour it over the tofu, stir, and cook for a few more minutes.

Dice up cucumbers and tomatoes. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic dressing, croutons, and lemon juice. Mix. Add cooled tofu and sweet potatoes. Mix to combine everything and serve.

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