Tips and Tricks
The secret seasoning for Carne de Espeto!
Cooked up on July 4, 2012 in Tips and Tricks
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been eating Carne de Espeto (Portuguese meat cooked on skewers) at Portuguese feasts, Portuguese social clubs, Portuguese restaurants, and of course at home. It’s just so good! Anyone that has ever tried it all say the same thing. They also ask how to make the “secret” seasoning. Well it’s simpler than you might think. Want to learn the secret? Read on! Continue reading »
How to remove garlic or onion smell from hands
Cooked up on April 16, 2012 in Tips and Tricks
We all love the taste of garlic and onions in our food. Unfortunately, when cooking with these ingredients they leave behind a strong smell on our hands. Here’s an easy way to remove that smell! Continue reading »
100 Greatest Cooking Tips
Cooked up on March 29, 2012 in Tips and Tricks
Food Network asked top chefs from across the country for their best advice. The result was 100 of the greatest cooking tips! Enjoy!
Prevent moldy berries with vinegar
Cooked up on March 26, 2012 in Tips and Tricks
Berries are delicious but very delicate. Because of that, they tend to grow mold on them rather quickly. If you’re finding yourself rushing to eat recently purchased berries, here’s a tip to keep them mold free much longer! Continue reading »
What do you do with overripe bananas?
Cooked up on February 26, 2012 in Tips and Tricks
Do you avoid those brown spots on bananas like the bubonic plague? I know I do! I like bananas when they are nice and yellow and not too mushy. But did you know that those overripe bananas can still be used? Continue reading »