Easy and Simple Way of Cooking

By Ananthasuthan r

If you love food and beverages, whether you enjoy making them, eating them, or both, there is bound to be a magazine for you. From general interest cooking magazines to magazines focusing on everything from beer to chocolate, foodies have a home.

Looking for something a little more gourmet? How about Bon Appetit or Gourmet? These magazines cover good food, fine wine, information on restaurants, food travel, and entertaining tips. Saveur travels the world to bring you information on the greatest cuisines from around the globe. Food and Wine covers, well, food and wine, along with travel, healthy eating, and entertaining.

If you follow a particular kind of diet for health, weight loss, or religious reasons, there are magazines to make your life easier, too. If you or someone in your family is diabetic, Diabetic Cooking can help you cook meals your whole family will enjoy that will also fit with a diabetic meal plan. Kashrus magazine has information on keeping a kosher kitchen, including recipes and information on products. Many people are following a low carb diet to lose weight, and SheKnows LowCarb provides recipes, weight loss tips and more on the low carb lifestyle. For vegetarians, Vegetarian Times magazine offers menus, information on diet and exercise, and research updates on vegetarian issues.

Finally, there are magazines that focus on a particular food. Chile Pepper offers spicy recipes, along with travel and restaurant recommendations, while Chocolatier is all about desserts. If you’re a beer connoisseur, All About Beer is for you. Learn about brewing methods, the history of beer, and the culture of beer lovers around the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Oct 17, 2020
• ISBN: 9781716500275

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Easy And Simple Way of Cooking Tips

INTRODUCTION

If you love food and beverages, whether you enjoy making them, eating them, or both, there is bound to be a magazine for you. From general interest cooking magazines to magazines focusing on everything from beer to chocolate, foodies have a home.

Looking for something a little more gourmet? How about Bon Appetit or Gourmet? These magazines cover good food, fine wine, information on restaurants, food travel, and entertaining tips. Saveur travels the world to bring you information on the greatest cuisines from around the globe. Food and Wine covers, well, food and wine, along with travel, healthy eating, and entertaining.

If you follow a particular kind of diet for health, weight loss, or religious reasons, there are magazines to make your life easier, too. If you or someone in your family is diabetic, Diabetic Cooking can help you cook meals your whole family will enjoy that will also fit with a diabetic meal plan. Kashrus magazine has information on keeping a kosher kitchen, including recipes and information on products. Many people are following a low carb diet to lose weight, and SheKnows LowCarb provides recipes, weight loss tips and more on the low carb lifestyle. For vegetarians, Vegetarian Times magazine offers menus, information on diet and exercise, and research updates on vegetarian issues.

Finally, there are magazines that focus on a particular food. Chile Pepper offers spicy recipes, along with travel and restaurant recommendations, while Chocolatier is all about desserts. If you’re a beer connoisseur, All About Beer is for you. Learn about brewing methods, the history of beer, and the culture of beer lovers around the world.

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Editors Choice

Author                               : Ananthasuthan.R

Country                              : India

Edition                               : 1st Edition 2020

Book Name                              : Easy and Simple Way of Cooking Tips

Publisher                               : Amazon Kindle

Reference       : Google, Wikipedia, Greatest cooks tips, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, & Kashrus magazine

Language                                : English (only)

Inspiration                              : Mother

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Basics for Beginners……………………………………………………………………….

Non-Traditional  Prepare Your Turkey

Cook The Perfect Rice

4 Types of Tea

Make Own BBQ

8 Simple Cooking Tips

Cooking Meals-10 Tips

Barbecue

Best Pork Ribs

Chinese Cookery for Beginners

History of Pizza

The Olive Oil Story

Grilling

Spain Almonds

Cuban cuisine

Thai Recipe

Greek Barbecue

Barbecue Party Tips

Barbecue Sauce

American Barbecuing

Barbeque and Grilling…………………………………………………………………………

Techniques of Barbeque………………………………………………………………………..

Barbequed Ribs Kansas City Style

Basic Cookware

BBQ Grilling / Smoking

BBQ Myths……………………………………………………………………………

BBQ Safety Tips

Braising

Breadmakers For Easy Baking

Burger  With 16 Ingredients

Delicious Cake

Cake Decorating Ideas

Chile Heat Index

Grill Roasted

Cast Iron Cookware

Vegetarian Recipes

A Culinary School

Cleaning Trout Fish

Cook Eggs, Don't Boil

Avoid Diabetes

Cooking A Cholesterol-Free

Cooking As Culinary

Cooking from the Heart

Cooking Healthy

Tundra Grill

Home Cooking Indian Food

Anytime And Anywhere Cooking Recipes

Cooking With Eggs

Cooking With Fine Italian Wine

The Healthy Sweetener

Power of the Sun

Cooking for Cajun

New In Cookware

Fat Fryers

Deep Fryer - Pieces of Wisdom

Kissables Thumbprint Cookies

Angelic Appetizer

CHILI SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH BUTTERMILK POTATO TOPPING

Success Summer Grilling

Apples & Cranberries

European Teapot

Filet Fish

Fondue – Non Alcoholic

Tacos

Fresh Fish

Frying Without The Trans Fats

Fun, Grill & Sizzle

Steak- Grill

Perfectly Grilled Steak

Grilling-Tuna Steak

Healthy Cooking

BBQ Ribs

CHAPTER 4

Cook a Turkey

Cook Turkey on Natural Gas Grills

Fresh herbs

Omelet

Pan Sauces

Pumpkin seeds

Lobster

Smoke  Turkey

Spice Up - Salmon

Raspberry Martini Spritzer

Italian Cuisine: Diverse and Delicious

Japanese Home Cooking - Beyond Sushi

Keep That Cooking Area Clean

Kitchen Mysteries: The Fondue Pot

Kitchen Survival Recipe Guide

Kitchen Aid

Lavender Essential Oil

Low Carb Cooking

Make Grilling A Healthy Experience

Marinades, Sauces And Dressings

Messes Make Memories

Mexican - Night Menu

Mongolian Hot Pot

Memphis Style Pork Ribs

Gets Cheesy

Olive Oil

Onions, Fabulous, Superb Perfection

Outdoor Barbeque

Scrambled Eggs

The Art of Scrambling Egg

Smoked Sausage Skillet Dinner

Make A Party Perfect

Meats for Tenderness and Flavor

A Cutting Edge

Quick And Easy Desserts

Rediscovering Grilled Pizza

CHAPTER 5

Refrigerated Treats

Regional Cuisine

Cooking Vegetables

Eggs Anytime

Homemade meals and desserts

Slow cooking

Tips for Busy Women

The Almighty Beer-Can Chicken

The Best Way To Cook Your Fresh Fish

Blueberries-Good For Your Health

The Perfect Pot For Every Preparation

Scientific Cooking

Soup

Perfect Paella

CHAPTER 6

Desserts Without Heating Up The Kitchen

Well-Stocked Kitchen

Make You Healthy Or Unclog Your Arteries Or Improve Your Diabetes

Pizza Party

Low Carb Cheesecake

Tips For Homemade Bread

Tips For Spicing Up Seafood

Cookie Recipes

Balsamic Vinegar Oil And Vinegar Recipes And Gifts

Old-Fashioned Turkey

Barbecue Smokers Flavor And Tenderness

Simple Balsamic Recipe

The Main Course For Dinner Party

Oil Fondue

High Heat on Barbeque

Tips For Avoiding Food Poisoning

White Barbecue Sauce

Working with Eggs

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Basics for Beginners

When it comes to cooking, it is important to keep in mind that everyone started somewhere. I do not know of a single person who was born with a wooden cooking spoon and ready to go. There is a lot of learning that must be done in order to become a prolific cook and then there is always room for improvement. Not only do you need to begin with the basics when it comes to cooking but you almost need to begin again when learning to cook a new cuisine such as Chinese, Thai, or Indian food.

This means that at any given time in your cooking learning cycles there is quite probably someone somewhere that is better and/or worse at cooking than you. Take heart from this because even the best have bad days when it comes to cooking. There are many people who cook for different reasons. Some cook in order to eat and survive while others cook because they actually enjoy the process of cooking. Some cook during times of emotional upheaval and others cook out of sheer boredom. Whatever your reason for cooking or learning to cook you should always begin with the basics.

The first thing that you need to learn is what the different terminology you will find in recipes actually means. There are many new and sometimes foreign sounding terms that you will find in common recipes. These terms can mean the difference in recipe success or failure. You should be able to find a good section in any inclusive cookbook that explains the different definitions for unfamiliar terminology. If you aren't absolutely certain what is meant by folding in the eggs it is in your best interests to look it up.

Another great bit of advice when it comes to cooking basics is to try simpler recipes for a while and then expand your horizons to the more complex recipes that abound. Most recipes will have a little note about their degree of difficulty and you can read through the recipe to see whether or not it is something you are interested in preparing or confident that you can prepare. Remember Rome wasn't built in a day and it will take quite some time to build a reliable 'repertoire' of recipes to work into your meal planning rotation.

The good news is that once you've learned the basics of cooking it is unlikely that you will ever need to relearn them. This means that you can constantly build up and expand your cooking skills. As you learn new recipes and improve your culinary skills and talents you will discover that preparing your own meals from scratch is much more rewarding than preparing prepackaged meals that are purchased from the shelves of your local supermarkets.

You will also discover as your experience and confidence grows that you will find yourself more and more often improvising as you go and adjusting recipes to meet your personal preferences. If you prefer more or less of ingredients or want to make a recipe a little more or less spicy in flavor you can make simple adjustments along the way in order to achieve this goal. In other words you will begin in time to create recipes of your very own. And that is something you won't necessarily learn when it comes to basic cooking skills for beginners but you would never learn if you didn't master those basic cooking skills.

Non-Traditional  Prepare Your Turkey

Introduction

3 Non-Traditional ways to cook turkey. The tradional way to cook turkey  is to bake in your oven. You will learn how to cook turkey by deep frying, grilling or smoking.

Deep-Fryed Turkey

3 gallons peanut oil for frying, or as needed

1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

1/4 cup Creole seasoning

1 white onion

In a large stockpot or turkey fryer, heat oil to 400 degrees F. Be sure to leave room for the turkey, or the oil will spill

over.

How to determine the amount of oil you need:

The easiest way I've found to determine the amount of oil you need is to place the turkey into the fryer and fill with water until the turkey is just covered. Remove turkey and allow to drain, pat dry with paper towels as well. Make note of the level of water in the fryer. Discard water and dry throughly. Fill frying vessel with oil to the level as noted above. This should help in preventing hot oil spill overs.

Layer a large platter with food-safe paper bags. Rinse turkey, and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Rub Creole seasoning over turkey inside and out. Make sure the hole at the neck is open at least 2 inches so the oil can flow freely through the bird. Place the whole onion and turkey in drain basket. The turkey should be placed in basket neck end first. Slowly lower basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F, and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes. Carefully remove basket from oil, and drain turkey. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F.

Finish draining turkey on the prepared platter.

Grilled Whole Turkey

12 pounds whole turkey

2 cups water

3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley

1 teaspoon paprika

Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect medium heat, and lightly oil grate. Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Place turkey breast side down on the prepared grill. Sear turkey on both sides until skin is golden to dark brown. In a large roasting pan, mix together the water, bouillon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, parsley, and paprika. Place turkey breast side down in the roasting pan. Scoop the pan mixture over the turkey. Cover tightly with foil and place on grill. Grill 3 to 4 hours, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180F. Remove turkey from grill and let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Smoked Turkey

1 turkey 8 to 22 lbs., fresh or completely thawed

Sweet Pickle Brine (recipe to follow)

Maple syrup

Sweet Pickle Brine:

1 gal. water

2 1/2 cups salt, rock, pickling or canning salts are recommened

1/3 cup of light brown sugar

1 tablespoon Lquid garlic

1 oz. pickling spices

Mix well. You may need to adjust the amounts depending on the size of your bird. This recipe should suit you fine for an 8 to 12 lb. turkey.

Rinse turkey thoroughly with cold water, drain and pat dry. Prepare sweet pickle brine. Brine turkey according to the following schedule, 8 to 12 lb. bird 3 days, 13 to 16 lb. bird 4 days, 17 to 22 lb. bird 5 days. Remove from brine; rinse thoroughly in cold water and pat dry. Allow to dry in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Lock wings behind back and tie legs and tail together. Baste turkey with maple syrup before putting in smoker and every 2 hours while smoking. Position turkey on cooking grill. Smoke cook until done.

The best way to determine doneness is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey (the breast) the internal temperature should read 180 degrees F.

Smoking food is more an art than a science; this recipe is not intended for the novice. Allot of factors go into determining the cooking time for a particular food when smoking.

Cool turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving to enhance the smoked flavor. You may serve the turkey right away if you wish.

Cook The Perfect Rice

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Introduction

This article provides useful tips to achieve perfect balance when cooking rice

Details:

Rice may be cooked by 3 methods, each of which requires a different proportion of water. These methods are boiling, which requires 12 times as much water as rice;  the Japanese method, which requires 5 times as much; and steaming, which requires 2-1/2 times as much. Whichever of these methods is used, however, it should be remembered that the rice grains, when properly cooked, must be whole and distinct. To give them this form and prevent the rice from having a pasty appearance, this cereal should not be stirred too much in cooking nor should it be cooked too long.

BOILED RICE  - Boiling is about the simplest way.  Properly boiled rice not only forms a valuable dish itself, but is an excellent foundation for other dishes that may be served at any meal. The water in which rice is boiled should not be wasted, as it contains much nutritive material. This water may be utilized in the preparation of soups or sauces, or it may even be used to supply the liquid required in the making of yeast bread.

BOILED RICE (Sufficient to Serve Eight)

1 c. rice ; 3 tsp. Salt;  3 qt. boiling water

Wash the rice carefully and add it to the boiling salted water. Boil rapidly until the water begins to appear milky because of the starch coming out of the rice into the water or until a grain can be easily crushed between the fingers. Drain the cooked rice through a colander, and then pour cold water over the rice in the colander, so as to wash out the loose starch and leave each grain distinct. Reheat the rice by shaking it over the fire, and serve hot with butter, gravy, or cream or milk and sugar.

JAPANESE METHOD - Rice prepared by the Japanese method may be used in the same ways as boiled rice. However, unless some use is to be made of the liquid from boiled rice, the Japanese method has the advantage of being a more economical way of cooking this cereal.

JAPANESE METHOD  (Sufficient to Serve Eight)

1 c. rice ; 1-1/2 tsp. Salt; 5 c. boiling water

Wash the rice, add it to the boiling salted water, and boil slowly for 15 minutes. Then cover the utensil in which the rice is cooking and place it in the oven for 15 minutes more, in order to evaporate the water more completely and make the grains soft without being mushy. Serve in the same way as boiled rice.

STEAMED RICE - To steam rice requires more time than either of the preceding cooking methods, but it causes no loss of food material. Then, too, unless the rice is stirred too much while it is steaming, it will have a better appearance than rice cooked by the other methods. As in the case of boiled rice, steamed rice may be used as the foundation for a variety of dishes and may be served in any meal.

STEAMED RICE (Sufficient to Serve Six)

1 c. rice; 1-1/2 tsp. Salt 2-1/2 c. water

Wash the rice carefully and add it to the boiling salted water. Cook it for 5 minutes and then place it in a double boiler and allow it to cook until it is soft. Keep the cooking utensil covered and do not stir the rice. About 1 hour will be required to cook rice in this way. Serve in the same way as boiled rice.

Good luck.

Nora Maskuri

For more tips and recipes, visit http://mycookery.com/blog

4 Types of Tea

Introduction

The truth about the four popular types of tea is explained in this article. Learn how each flavour is created and served.

Tea is one of the most popular after food drinks in the world, but still very few people are aware that there are four inherently different flavours and types of tea one can find in every supermarket. Each tea is made out of different ingredients and each tea has its advantages and disadvantages. I will explain.

What you should always remember is that there are only four types of tea.

1) Black tea

2) Green tea

3) White tea

4) Oolong tea

All these are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis, also known as the tea plant. Other herbal infusions such as chamomile tea, ginger tea or red tea made of rooibos leaves are disqualified as types of tea since the tea plant is not involved in their making. The difference between the four tea variations lies in the process of making them. In addition, each type of tea has another flavor and various health benefits.

1) Black Tea

The strong flavored burnt Sienna colored hot beverage is the most popular type of tea in the West. Either served with a squeeze of lemon or added milk and a cube of sugar, the cup of black tea is part of daily tea ceremonies that take place worldwide. Black tea is made of heavily oxidized Camellia sinensis leaves. When served plain, it contains no calories, carbohydrates, or fats. A cup of black tea contains more caffeine than any other types of tea but less than in any cup of coffee.

2) Green Tea

The lightly oxidized tea has been popular in China, Japan and Korea for centuries. Recently, rumors on its health benefits increased its popularity in the West as well. It has been proven that drinking green tea can lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, increase metabolic rates and be helpful in variety of other conditions and illnesses. The green tea is lightly oxidized, dried, but not fermented. It is usually served plain, without sugar or milk. Since some of the green tea variants taste a bit bitter, it should be brewed in lower temperature than the boiling point.

3) White Tea

White tea is rarer and more expensive than the other types of teas mentioned above. Originated in the Fujian province of china, the white tea is made of young Camellia sinensis leaves, which go through a long process of steaming or frying, inactivate fermenting and drying. Since the leaves are harvested while the buds are still covered by white hair, it is called white tea. White tea has the most delicate, sweet taste than the other types of tea. Moreover, it contains the smallest amount of caffeine and the largest amount of antioxidant that help prevent cancer.

4) Oolong Tea

The traditional Chinese tea is the common companion of Chinese foods such as dim sum and chop suey in American Chinese restaurants. The oolong tea, black dragon in Chinese, got its name after its long, dark distinguished leaves that look like wild black dragons when brewed. The unique taste of the oolong tea is achieved by a long process that includes sun drying of the Camellia sinensis leaves, light oxidization, cooling and drying processes. The result is a lighter flavor than the popular black tea and stronger than the delicate green tea.

Make Own BBQ

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Introduction

Every barbecue can and should be an exciting family event. Here are 5 ways to make your routine evening barbecue an experience you’ll look back on with a grin.

Since Americans in the South began roasting pigs publicly, Barbecues have been a staple of North American living. For many, grilling becomes a routine mealtime activity, while for the most devoted grillers, summer is ruled by massive barbecue parties. But grillers do not have to choose between boring repetition and outrageous get-togethers: every barbecue can and should be an exciting family event. Here are 5 ways to make your routine evening barbecue a more unique experience:

1) Who said you have to stick to meat? Much can be done with bread and fruits over an open flame. To make this into a fun activity with your kids, use cookie cutters to make the bread and fruit into shapes. You can decide on themes like animals and letters or ask that each shape be different from the others! Then, let your kids decide which toppings they would like to put on. Add cheese, onion and various spices to bread and cinnamon and honey to fruit.

2) Try foil-wrapped surprise meals. Place different combinations of chicken, fish and vegetables with sauces and spices in foil packets. These cook in less than 20 minutes and lead to no-mess, lip-smacking results. Children will love the surprise element and can easily switch packets. You can even ask your family for combo suggestions before the barbecue, or draw ingredient names out of a hat to create new meal ideas. 

3) A little variety goes a long way. If you tend to stick to the same old beef burgers and pork wieners, why not try grilled pizza or salmon steaks? Similarly, try to mix it up with condiments and seasoning. Sick of ketchup? Try salsa instead. Look online where you’ll find hundreds of easy recipes for barbecue rubs. These give your food that extra pizzazz and prevent the mess and drip that comes with barbecue sauces.

4) Barbecues don’t have to be rushed. In fact, barbecue devotees will tell you that today’s quick broiling is an insult to the term, which should represent a process of slow cooking on low heat. You can find many slow cooker recipes online, and the wait is a great opportunity to pass some quality time with your family and friends. Entertaining backyard activities include creating an outdoor canvas to paint on or playing backyard bowling with household items. 

5) Mom said not to play with your food, but there’s always an exception! Barbecue games are great fun and tasty at the same time. In the game Glutton, each player gets a certain amount of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or any other side dish. Various kitchen utensils are put in a box and the players blindly pick a few. On the go, they begin to eat their dish with the items that they took out. The first to finish his or her food wins the prize!

Finally, don’t fret! Far too many people get lost in the details of planning the perfect barbecue party and forget to enjoy the social atmosphere and delicious food. So kick back, bask in the relaxing sun and prepare for a summer of unforgettable barbecues!

8 Simple Cooking Tips

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Introduction

Do you get lumps in your white sauce? When making white sauce (béchamel) or any sauce that requires slow cooking to thicken use an egg whisk and you can increase the temperature (not too much though) to speed the process up.and you wont get any limps in it.

Turn your open barbeque into a gourment oven. Want to try a new barbeque recipe that requires a hood on the barbeque which you may not have. Try using a wok lid or any domed lid. This works very well indeed. Great for roasted meats when camping out.

Never buy frozen pastry again. Do you hate making short pastry. Use a kitchen whiz instead of the usual hand method. Use slightly less liquid than may be asked for in the recipe.Just run the whiz until all the pastry forms into a ball. If it wont form into a ball you may need just a touch more liquid. The liquid depends on what recipe you use for your pastry.

Do your scones look more like rock cakes ? Make your scones in a kitchen whiz. Many people just can't make scones no matter what. Usually the problem is too much handling. Using the whiz eliminates this problem.

Also try and make your scones as though people or the family are sitting at the table waiting. In other words the less time you take means less handling. The mixture should be quite moist not dry after you add the milk.

Turn onto a well floured board and top a few times with the tips of your fingers to draw the extra four in. This should only take you about 5-8 seconds. Gently pat into shape and cut into whatever shaped scones you want - round or square -whatever.

Scones seem to come out best when cooked in what is variously described as a rising oven. In other words turn your oven on not too long before you start to mix your scones and when they are put in the oven it still has not quite