There are still a lot of antiquated cooking rules which, due to being repeated on countless websites, may never quite go away. Some of these rules are even repeated by professional chefs. Some are modern and others are quite old. Here are some kitchen rules, covered on Culinary Lore, which you can safely ignore. Since […]
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What Variety Of Peanuts Are Best For Boiling?
Boiled peanuts really are a delicious delicacy. But for those who did not grow up on them, the whole idea is strange and people often find them off-putting. You probably think that boiling peanuts is a peculiar tradition of the Southern United States. Not a lot of people know it, but boiled peanuts are also […]
Should I Use White or Yellow Onions in My Cooking?
In America, yellow onions, sometimes called Spanish onions, seem to be the most popular for cooking. In fact, many chefs will say to always choose yellow onions over white onions. So, are yellow onions really superior to white onions? The answer is no. If you ask a lot of Latino cooks, in fact, they are […]
Why Shouldn’t You Overcrowd the Pan When Cooking?
A frequent cooking mistake is said to be overcrowding the pan. To say that you should never overcrowd a pan when cooking, however, is not an accurate statement. It depends on what type of cooking you are doing. When you are pan-frying, pan-searing, or sauteing, you should not overcrowd the pan. One of the biggest keys to flavor and […]
How To Dice Onions Like a Professional Chef
If you had to chop dozens and dozens of onions every day, you wouldn’t want to waste any time, would you? You’d need to do it efficiently. And, if you are a restaurant cook, you need to not only be quick and efficient, but you need to keep your dices as uniform as possible. Whether […]
Do You Really Need to Sift Together Dry Ingredients for Baking?
I’ll start this post off with complete honesty: I never do this. I never “sift dry ingredients together.” I consider it a waste of time and effort. My wife disagrees. She thinks that if a recipe tells you to sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, etc., you absolutely must do this. What is the […]