Are you starting your cooking journey and think you’ve got everything down to a science? Well, think again.
Cooking may seem like a light-hearted and fun endeavor but don’t be fooled, for it’s much more than that. There’s a reason why chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri are revered and idolized around the world, and it’s not just because of their tough-guy persona or wild hairstyle. Cooking is nothing less than an art form and if you’re a beginner who is prepping a meal for one or more guests at home, there are certain rules of thumb that you simply must not ignore.
Here’s are some kitchen rules you must familiarize yourself with like the back of your hand.
- Staying Safe
When you think of the kitchen, you think of food, flavor, and generally all things delicious and yummy. But, the kitchen is also where knives, fire, and other safety hazards lie. So, before you decide to dive head-first into the cooking game, try learning about some of the basic safety precautions one needs to be wary of in the kitchen. It’s also important that you take into account hygiene factors when handling the ingredients and raw materials since dealing with items like dough, chicken, vegetables, and meat raises the threat of cross-contamination as well.
Pexels | Cooking is a big responsibility whether you’re cooking for one, ten, or hundreds
- Getting that Smooth Batter
Whether you’re making pancakes or biscuits and layer cakes, knowing how to prepare and handle batter can be key to the end result. Yes, you can obviously get storebought batter but when is storebought ever better than homemade? The thickness of the batter may vary from one recipe to another but you need to make sure that all the ingredients are incorporated and mixed properly.
Pexels | You wouldn’t want to find lumps of flour in your food, right?
- Signature Tomato Sauce
Every chef needs to have a signature tomato sauce because this gooey deliciousness can be quite versatile and thus paired up with a plethora of food items including pizza, pasta, soups, and noodles, among others. When making tomato sauce from scratch, it’s important to use fresh ingredients to get that amazingly fresh flavor. What’s great about this kitchen item is that you can store it in the freezer for a few months and as long as you have a batch of your signature sauce in the freezer, you’ll never have to worry about complementing your meal with some flavor and pizzazz.
Pexels | You can look up numerous recipes on the internet for that perfect tomato sauce
With several family holidays coming up every year, why not use these tips to treat your beloved to a homemade meal?
