A few simple tips in your culinary arsenal can make a big difference to your cooking. — Unsplash pic
Here are five common kitchen blunders you might be guilty of along with easy solutions to overcome them.Positioning your hands correctly is the key to fending off knife injuries in the kitchen. — Pixabay pic If the knife happens to slip during use, the claw position will greatly reduce the risk of injury as the blade will only come in contact with your fingernails rather than the soft pads of your fingers.Milk is a common staple in breakfasts all around the world but many are not aware of the correct way to pour it.
Making your own vegetable stock is a great way to give your kitchen scraps a new lease of life. — Unsplash pic This way, you can avoid wastage by getting the most out of your veggies while saving a few extra bucks on powdered stock cubes from the supermarket. Take out any meat you’re going to use from the fridge at the start of the preparation process and let it come up to room temperature before throwing it into a hot pan, grill, or oven.While you’re waiting for your meat to thaw, busy yourself by preparing the rest of the ingredients for your dish.Being disorganised not only delays the cooking process but heightens the risk of cross-contamination in your food.