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• Egg Salad
• Deviled Eggs
• Caesar Salad
• Easy Chicken Pot Pie
• Potato Salad
• Layered Pasta Salad

• Simmering
•  is gentle
• boiling,^[10] while in poaching the cooking liquid moves but scarcely bubbles….
• …A number of specific terms apply to methods of cooking with hot water. Scalding is accomplished in water heated to around 185 °F (85 °C), usually in a double
• boiler, which conducts the heat of the water, contained in a bigger pan, to a smaller pan containing the food, thus avoiding contact between food and water. This technique is commonly used to prepare milk for breads and custards. At just above the scalding temperature, water begins to circulate visibly and to shiver; at this point, foods, notably eggs and fish, may be poached. At the simmering point, variously specified but generally approaching the
• boiling temperature, the surface of the water breaks into small bubbles; simmering, in a covered or open pan, is commonly used to prepare soups, stews, and pot roasts. In blanching,
• boiling water is poured over vegetables, fruits, or nutmeats in order to loosen the outer skin. Parblanching or parboiling consists in immersing the food in cold water and then bringing it slowly to a simmer or
• boil….Steaming comprises two related techniques, both used primarily for the cooking of vegetables. In the first, the food is placed on a rack above a shallow portion of water, heated to the
• boil, in a covered pan; this method is valued for its preservation of color, texture, flavor, and nutrients. The second technique, called pressure cooking, requires a tightly sealed, often latched, vessel, in which characteristically tough or long-cooking foods may be subjected to steam cooking under high pressure.
• The classic New Englandboiled dinner, consisting of corned beef cooked with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and onions, is traditionally boiled in the conventional manner but may be adapted readily to pressure cooking….This technique cooks food at a relatively high temperature―212 degrees is the boiling point for water at sea level.

• Green vegetables
• are tossed into
• boiling water
• to cook as quickly as possible so they
• retain their flavor and bright color in a process called
• blanching; if they
• were
• to simmer gently in a covered pot, their color
• would dull, and they
• would lose much of their texture.
• Boiling is actually the least likely of the three
• to be used for cooking.
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Braising…Braising is a hybrid cooking method. Foods are first browned in oil to caramelize the sugars and enhance flavor. Then, a small amount of liquid is added to the food, enough to generate moist heat but not enough to cover the food. The liquid is brought to a low simmer, roughly simmering or poaching temperature. A cover is added to the cooking pot. The steam builds inside. The food steams and poaches slowly, softening hard vegetables and tenderizing tough cuts of meat.Braising & Stewing…With braising, the item to be cooked is first seared or sautéed, then partially covered with liquid and simmered slowly at a relatively low temperature. Braising can be done on the stovetop, but it’s best done in the oven so that the heat will fully surround the pot, causing the food to cook more evenly than if it were only heated from below….Braising is a good technique for cooking tougher cuts of meat, such as those from older animals, or ones that naturally contain more connective tissues….These tissues are what can make these cuts of meat tough and chewy when improperly cooked. But the long, slow application of moist heat dissolves these tissues, with the result being a tender piece of meat….What’s more, as the connective tissues break down, they dissolve and form gelatin, which thickens the cooking liquid and gives it body and shine….Meanwhile, braising causes the muscle fibers to absorb moisture from the cooking liquid and steam. That gives you a juicy piece of meat. Braising also melds flavors from the stock, vegetables and any herbs and seasonings….Braising…Braising involves simmering large cuts of meat in a small amount of liquid in a covered dish. Keeping the braising dish covered traps moisture within and helps intensify the flavors. Liquids used for braising are often wine, stock, or the meat’s own juices….Braising & Stewing…With braising, the ite to be cooked is first seared or sautéed, then partially covered with liquid and simmered slowly at a relatively low temperature. Braising can be done on the stovetop, but it’s best done in the oven so that the heat will fully surround the pot, causing the food to cook more evenly than if it were only heated from below….Braising is a good technique for cooking tougher cuts of meat, such as those from older animals, or ones that naturally contain more connective tissues….These tissues are what can make these cuts of meat tough and chewy when improperly cooked. But the long, slow application of moist heat dissolves these tissues, with the result being a tender piece of meat….What’s more, as the connective tissues break down, they dissolve and form gelatin, which thickens the cooking liquid and gives it body and shine….Meanwhile, braising causes the muscle fibers to absorb moisture from the cooking liquid and steam. That gives you a juicy piece of meat. Braising also melds flavors from the stock, vegetables and any herbs and seasonings….Braising…Braising involves simmering large cuts of meat in a small amount of liquid in a covered dish. Keeping the braising dish covered traps moisture within and helps intensify the flavors. Liquids used for braising are often wine, stock, or the meat’s own juices….Stewing…If you were to cover the meat entirely, you would then be Stewing the meat. This produces a soup-like consistency and, obviously, is the preferred method for creating stews….Sous Vide…Sous Vide Chicken…Sous vide is a method of vacuum sealing food into plastic and then simmering the package in water to heat throughout. Sous vide is a relatively new method, developed in the 70s. The method removes the product from the external environment where it cooked in a way that retains its natural flavor….Sous vide is fast becoming very popular in the food industry, as this method of cooking creates a beautifully even cooking method at an exact temperature. While not for the beginner cook, it takes patience, investment, and know-how….Stewing…Stewing is similar to simmering in that the liquid is heated until it forms gentle, yet quickly moving bubbles. The difference between stewing and simmering is that stewing generally involves a much smaller amount of liquid that is retained and served with the food as a sauce. Stewing is great for softening tough cuts of meat or fibrous vegetables…

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Steaming…This means cooking your food in water vapour over boiling water….For this, it’s handy to have a steamer, which consists of a vessel with a perforated bottom placed on top of another containing water…. Steam rises as the water boils,cooking the food in the perforated vessel… above….teaming…Steaming…Steaming involves the transfer of heat through vaporized water or other liquids. This is by far the most gentle moist-heat cooking method. Because food is not allowed to steep in the hot water, steamed food retains more nutrients than food that is boiled or simmered. Pressure cookers utilize steam and pressure to increase the cooking temperature above the boiling point of water.Steaming involves the transfer of heat through vaporized water or other liquids. This is by far the most gentle moist-heat cooking method. Because food is not allowed to steep in the hot water, steamed food retains more nutrients than food that is boiled or simmered. Pressure cookers utilize steam and pressure to increase the cooking temperature above the boiling point of water…. Once water is heated past the 212°F mark, it stops being water and turns into steam. As far as physical agitation goes, steaming is very gentle, making it ideal for cooking seafood and other delicate items. It also has the advantage of cooking quickly while avoiding the loss of nutrients through leaching….Interestingly, steam’s maximum temperature is also 212°F, just like water. But unlike water, steam can be forced to exceed this natural temperature limit by pressurizing it. The higher the pressure, the hotter the steam becomes. Cooking with pressurized steam requires specialized equipment, though, so it’s not something that a home cook would typically use.Cooking methods in the culinary arts are divided into two categories:… Steaming…Steaming involves cooking food over a liquid that is heated to a temperature high enough to generate steam. Specially made steamers have holes in the bottom and sides that enable the cook to lift the food out of the water in the bottom of the pan. The lid of the pan traps the steam, creating a hot, moist environment, which cooks the food. Steaming is ideal not only for delicate foods like steamed breads, it also maintains the nutrition of vegetables, which can lose vitamins to the water in which they are cooked….Steaming allows you to reach a higher temperature with liquids by steaming them. It is defined by the steam released once the water reaches past 100C (212F). Food is in contact only with the steam produces from the boiling liquid. Steaming is a common method due to its fast cooking times, high heat and moist-heat cooking nature….Steam is also the cooking method that reduces the result of major losses of water-soluble vitamins….Steaming involves the transfer of heat through vaporized water or other liquids. This is by far the most gentle moist-heat cooking method. Because food is not allowed to steep in the hot water, steamed food retains more nutrients than food that is boiled or simmered. Pressure cookers utilize steam and pressure to increase the cooking temperature above the boiling point of water.

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Poaching…This involves a small amount of hot liquid, ideally at a temperature between 160 and 180F….The cooking liquid is normally water, but you can also use broth, stock, milk or juice….Common foods cooked by poaching include fish, eggs and fruit.,,,Partially or fully submerging food into water or another liquid that has reached 160 to 180 degrees F is called poaching. Water at this temperature is hotter than scalding but is not vigorously bubbling like boiling water. This allows for delicate foods to be cooked without being disrupted or damaged. Poaching is often used with eggs and fish, both of which would break apart if exposed to rapidly boiling water….Poaching…Poaching is the lowest dtemperature method, defined at between 71C – 82C (160F – 180F). This produces an environment that is calm enough for delicate foods, such as eggs. The water should show slight movement and no bubbles….Poaching refers to cooking food in liquid that has a temperature ranging from 140°F to 180°F. Poaching is typically reserved for cooking very delicate items like eggs and fish…. At poaching temperatures, the liquid won’t be bubbling at all, though small bubbles may form at the bottom of the pot.,,,Poaching…Poaching involves cooking foods in liquid heated to 160 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. Bubbles don’t form in the liquid at that temperature, so poaching is suitable for delicate foods that would be damaged by the movement of the water were they to be boiled or simmered. Thus, poaching is suitable for eggs and delicate fish…Poaching…Partially or fully submerging food into water or another liquid that has reached 160 to 180 degrees F is called poaching. Water at this temperature is hotter than scalding but is not vigorously bubbling like boiling water. This allows for delicate foods to be cooked without being disrupted or damaged. Poaching is often used with eggs and fish, both of which would break apart if exposed to rapidly boiling water….

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Simmering…This involves cooking liquid on top of stove in a pot or pan. It should be carried out on a low heat, and you will see bubbles appearing on the surface of the liquid as your dish cooks…Simmering liquids are above 180 degrees F but not vigorously bubbling like boiling water. Simmering liquid has gentle bubbles that rise swiftly from the bottom of the pot. Simmering is a more gentle cooking method than boiling and is often used for long and slow cooking processes because there is less evaporation than with boiling. Tough meat, soups, and stews are often simmered over low heat for long periods of time.

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Pan Frying…Pan frying involves cooking an ingredient in a frying pan at medium-high heat. Pan-frying involves a bit more oil than usual as it helps prevent moisture releasing from the ingredient. As with sauteing, pan frying should be done in smaller batches to help retain the temperature of the pan and keep it consistent….An indication of an inferior pan is moisture leaking due to temperature falling. This can turn your pan fry into a moist heat cooking method that can ruin the intended result. Non-stick pans can be used here and are recommended for amateur cooks. —–Ensure that you are choosing a hard anodized non-stick surface as it can handle more abuse than your standard soft Teflon pan. I recommend Cook Standard for pan frying as I personally own a pair and they have held up fantastically to the abuse I put them through. They are incredibly inexpensive and are worth every penny. You can check them out on Amazon by clicking here.

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Sauteing…Sautéing involves very high heat and very little oil is us are added once the oil starts to smoke slightly. Less oil is needed because the high heat prevents moisture from escaping and as well as being safer from oil splattering and potentially causing a fire. Sauteing can be nerve-wracking due to the intense heat and sound of the product being cooked. Be sure to wear the appropriate clothing to avoid burns….It is not recommended to saute using Teflon or other non-stick pans. Using a multi-clad stainless steel fry pan is the proper tool for this job as it can tolerate high heat, will caramelize food beautifully, and can transfer to the oven seamlessly and can be deglazed without fear of warping. I recommend investing in a high-quality brand such as All-Clad. They have unmatched heat transfer, build quality and they are made in the USA. You can check it out on Amazon by clicking here.

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Dry…Dry heat cooking, such as roasting, broiling …Dry Heat Cooking Method…Dry-heat cooking methods are those that utilize air or fat. These are:…Broiling…Roasting…Grilling…Baking…Sauteing…Pan-frying…Deep-fat frying…Foods cooked using this method have a rich flavor due to the caramelization and browning of the foods….Dry-heat methods, with or without fat…Dry-heat cooking methods like stir-frying, pan-frying, deep-frying, and sautéing rely on fats and oil to act as the cooking medium….In dry-heat methods that don’t use fat—like grilling and roasting—food is cooked either by direct or indirect application of radiant heat. No liquid is used, and any fat that is added during the cooking process is intended to add flavor and not to act as a cooking medium. The end result is a highly flavored exterior and moist interior….Dry Heat Cooking…Dry heat cooking refers to any cooking technique where the heat is transferred to the food item without using any moisture. Dry-heat cooking typically involves high heat, with temperatures of 300 F or hotter. Baking or roasting in an oven is a dry heat method because it uses hot air to conduct the heat. Pan-searing a steak is considered dry-heat cooking because the heat transfer takes place through the hot metal of the pan. Note that the browning of food (including the process by which meat is browned, called the Maillard reaction) can only be achieved through dry-heat cooking. Examples of dry-heat methods include:…

Roasting…

Roasting…Roasting is basically a high heat form of baking, where your food gets drier and browner on the outside by initial exposure to a temperature of over 500F….This prevents most of the moisture being cooked out of the food….The temperature is then lowered to between 425 and 450F to cook through the meat or vegetables….Roasting/Baking…Roasting/Baking uses the air, or convection, to transfer heat to an ingredient. Your oven provides this cooking method and is used because of its highly-accurate temperatures and ability to cook evenly for longer controlled periods. Large items are usually cooked, or items requiring even cooking….The browning it provides is a desired effect of roasting and enhances the flavors of most foods. NOTE: Using a convection oven is a bit different than a conventional oven….A convection oven uses a fan to move the hot air around, promoting more even cooking and causing the product to be cooked faster. Because of the nature of a convection oven, there is a specific rule to follow….All standard recipes here assume you are using a conventional oven and the temperatures used to reflect that. If you are using a convection oven (And if you’re lucky enough to have one, use it!), reduce the temperature by 25F….TIP: Baking is exactly the same as roasting. The key difference is baking is only referred to as such in the bakery world….A proper roasting pan should be easy to clean and durable enough to handle various temperature changes. The roasting pan I use can be placed on the burner to help with deglazing and gravy making. I find this is a must-have feature. You can check out the pan on Amazon by clicking here.

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Baking…Baking…This involves applying a dry convection heat to your food in an enclosed environment. The dry heat involved in the baking process makes the outside of the food go brown, and keeps the moisture locked in. Baking is regularly used for cooking pastries, bread and desserts.

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Grilling…Grilling…This is a fast, dry and very hot way of cooking, where the food is placed under an intense radiant heat….You can use various sources of heat for grilling: wood burning, coals, gas flame, or electric heating….Before grilling, food can be marinaded or seasoned….A similar method to grilling is broiling, where the heat source originates from the top instead of the bottom….Grilling…Grilling is the favorite past-time of many men around the world and they all love to cook a nice ribeye or t-bone. This dry-heat method is desired for the flavor that is imparted from the rapid convection cooking….It is ideal for smaller cuts of meats and grilling requires an advanced and experienced cook to ensure proper cooking and the ability to not burn the product while producing perfect rarity on a consistent basis….Professional cooks and chefs use a cast iron grilling surface to do their grilling which provides that deep, noticeable grill-marking. It is much harder to do this with the coated stainless steel grill surface that comes with most barbeques today….If you are in the market for a good grill, look for one with a quality cast-iron grilling surface as that will indicate whether or not you’re buying quality or if you’re just buying brand and gimmicks.

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Broiling…Broiling…Similar to grilling, the heat source comes directly from the top….You should be able to adjust your oven setting to broiling, but be careful, as this cooking methods works quickly and your meal could easily become burned….Favourite dishes for broiling include chicken, beef and fish….Broiling…Broiling is similar and almost reverse to Grilling in that is uses radiant heat from an overhead source. Broiled foods are placed on a preheated metal grate and the heat above cooks the food while the grill below marks it.

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…Sautéing & Pan-Frying…Deep-Frying…How to Use Dry Heat Cooking Methods…Dry heat cooking boils (ha) down to cooking without moisture as the medium. For example, roasting is a dry heat cooking and so is grilling. When using high heat dry methods, be sure to watch the moisture content in your pan as that pan fry can easily turn into poaching. Use small batches to keep the heat up in your pan to avoid this.

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Blanching…Here the food is part-cooked, and then immediately submerged in ice cold water to stop the cooking process….All sorts of vegetables can be blanched, including green beans, asparagus and potatoes.

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Stewing…Again, the food is sauted or seared first, and then cooked in liquid, but normally uses smaller ingredients such as chopped meats or vegetables

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Blanching…Blanching involves dropping food into boiling water briefly and then immediately halting the cooking process by submerging the food into ice water. Blanching is used to loosen the skin on fruit and vegetables and to halt enzymatic action that causes fruit and vegetables to deteriorate. Fruit and vegetables are often blanched prior to freezing to maintain their color and freshness during storage…. Blanching…Blanching involves dropping food into boiling water briefly and then immediately halting the cooking process by submerging the food into ice water. Blanching is used to loosen the skin on fruit and vegetables and to halt enzymatic action that causes fruit and vegetables to deteriorate. Fruit and vegetables are often blanched prior to freezing to maintain their color and freshness during storage….

Deep Frying…Deep-fat frying or Deep Frying is another popular method of cooking. It means to cook in a large amount of hot fat. As odd as it sounds, deep frying is not considered a moist-heat method but rather a dry heat method. What separates deep frying from boiling is the temperature….Boiling water can never go above 100C (212F), while deep frying temperatures can be as high as 200C (400F). These high temperatures allow the product to be cooked faster and be browned.

Scalding…Water that has reached 150 degrees F is considered scalding. At this temperature, water will have bubbles attached to the side or bottom of its container that does not release or move as they do with simmering or boiling water. The scalding technique is sometimes used to help solids, such as sugar, flour, or chocolate, dissolve more easily into the liquid. Scalding was also used in the past to kill bacteria in milk before pasteurization was so prevalent.

Simmering…Simmering involves cooking food at a temperature just below a boil. The bubbles in the cooking liquid are not large and rolling like they are during a boil, but rather are small and break the surface of the liquid a few at a time. Simmering is appropriate for foods that are soft but not delicate. Vegetables like peas, corn and potatoes can be simmered. Sauces that would burn if boiled can also be simmered….Simmering is distinguished by cooking temperatures that are a bit hotter than with poaching—from 180°F to 205°F. Here we will see bubbles forming and gently rising to the surface of the water, but the water is not yet at a full rolling boil….Because it surrounds the food in water that stays at a fairly constant temperature, food that is simmered cooks very evenly. It’s the standard method for preparing stocks and soups, starchy items such as potatoes or pasta, and many others. One of the downsides to simmering is that vitamins and other nutrients can be leached out of the food and into the cooking liquid….Simmering…Commercial steam oven. Steam is a moist cooking method….Simmering is a common temperature range because it is the most balanced. It is defined at 85C – 96C (185F – 205F) and you will notice a simmering liquid by having small bubbles breaking through the surface of the liquid. It is great for promoting flavor release in stews, meats, and soups…Simmering…Simmering involves cooking food at a temperature just below a boil. The bubbles in the cooking liquid are not large and rolling like they are during a boil, but rather are small and break the surface of the liquid a few at a time. Simmering is appropriate for foods that are soft but not delicate. Vegetables like peas, corn and potatoes can be simmered. Sauces that would burn if boiled can also be simmered….Simmering is distinguished by cooking temperatures that are a bit hotter than with poaching—from 180°F to 205°F. Here we will see bubbles forming and gently drising to the surface of the water, but the water is not yet at a full rolling boil….Because it surrounds the food in water that stays at a fairly constant temperature, food that is simmered cooks very evenly. It’s the standard method for preparing stocks and soups, starchy items such as potatoes or pasta, and many others. One of the downsides to simmering is that vitamins and other nutrients can be leached out of the food and into the cooking liquid.

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