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Advice That Will Help You Become A Better Cook
There has been a resurgence in home-cooking as a way to save money and to cut down on expenses. Cooking large meals and freezing leftovers can be a great way to stretch the family food dollars. This article can help you to save money by helping you come up with new ways to cook common foods.

If you find a great buy on your favorite aged cheese, you can freeze it for a few months without affecting its flavor or texture. Be sure to wrap the cheese carefully and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before trying to slice or shred it.

When melting chocolate for coatings, truffles or other recipes, always use a double boiler or a Pyrex bowl atop a saucepan partially filled with simmering water, and keep the water at a simmer, not a boil. Boiling water can splash into the chocolate or allow it to get too hot, which can cause it to seize or become grainy.

To check and see if biscuits, cakes, cornbread, muffins and other bread-like foods are finished, insert a wooden toothpick into the center. If there are any crumbs or batter stuck to the wood when you remove it, pop the food back into the oven for a few minutes to allow it to finish.

For the best texture and mouth-feel, always slice meats against the grain. This method cuts through the muscle fibers and results in a more tender texture, whereas meat sliced with the grain can be chewy or overly tough. Beef or pork roasts, steaks, loins and chops tend to benefit most from this treatment, although it’s a good method for cutting turkey and chicken, as well.

It is a well known fact, as stated above in the article, that there has been a resurgence in cooking at home. Going out to eat can be nice, but nothing beats good home-cooking. A family meal is one of the best gifts you can give your family. By using the tips in this article, you can give even more good cooking to your family.

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