32 best tips Recipes

mayonnaise (best foods , heilmanns), double crust pie crust

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, butter, melted (can use margarine), light brown sugar, mustard powder, garlic powder (can use less ), fresh ground black pepper, chicken wings (tips removed )

sirloin steaks, tips cut into 1-inch chunks, boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch chunks, kosher salt & fresh ground pepper, unsalted butter, soft hamburger buns, vegetable oil, american cheese, sliced onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, white vinegar, ground black pepper

shrimp, raw and peeled (or jumbo ), chopped garlic, fresh (see tip ) or 3 tbsp from a jars (see tip), fresh parsley, chopped, paprika, fresh ground sea salt, to taste (see tip ), fresh ground pepper , to taste, olive oil, butter

worcestershire sauce, italian salad dressing, garlic pepper seasoning, barbecue sauce (plain is best ), sirloin tip steaks, sliced into 1/2 strips

stalks celery, diced, carrots , coins (grimway pre-sliced carrot coins in produce aisle), onion, diced, chicken bouillon cubes, minced garlic (i use refrigerated jar), boneless beef chuck (1 package of tips or cut beef into bite size pieces note -- chuck has best flavor for this recipe bu), pillsbury ready-made pie crust (2 pie shells per package), olive oil, butter, beef gravy, pam cooking spray

hot sauce (franks is good ), oil (i use olive), butter, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ketchup to taste, chicken wings cut in half and save wing tips for stock

whole chicken, split in half and wing tips removed, rice vinegar, garlic cloves, mashed, barbecue sauce, divided, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, paprika, brown sugar

sirloin tip roast or 4 -6 steaks, onion, quartered, meat tenderizer, vegetable oil, soy sauce, steak sauce

vegetable oil, green pepper, sliced into medium.slices, onion, sliced into medium. slices, stewing beef , cut into pieces, fresh mushrooms (optional), all-purpose flour, lawry seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, onion powder, parsley flakes, minced garlic, beef broth, empty beef broth cans water

bake quick breads on the center oven rack for best heat circulation., quick breads from the pan after about 10 minutes cooling for easier pan removal., cool quick breads completely before slicing. use a sharp thin-bladed knife and a light sawing motion to cut cleanly through the loaf., after cooling , wrap loaves tightly and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months., muffin batter should be lumpy after stirring the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. stir just until moistened for muffins that are tender and nicely rounded., use a spring-handled #20 or #24 ice cream scoop to fill muffins cups or a melon ball-size scoop for mini-muffins., fill empty , greased muffin cups with water to prevent burning the grease during baking.

i have found for cooking heavy whipping cream is best. cook slow and temper (this is when u add some of the hot liquid to the cream to bring it up to temp.) before putting in a hot liquid. if it is cooked to long and too hot it will break up or separate. i also know it can dry up, but just follow these rules and it should be okay. cream picks up flavors pretty quick. i would thin 15 or 30 mins. is long enough to let the cream sit with ingredients, althought when i was making souffles and other desserts the cream was not a factor unless i beat it too long (it would dis-solve to nothing), didnt have a clean, cold bowl or cream was warm., cream, half & is at least 10.5% butterfat (milkfat), light cream is between 18 and 30% butterfat, light whipping cream is between 30 and 36% butterfat, heavy whipping cream is between 36 and 40% butterfat., colder cream is to start, and the colder it stays as you whip it, the easier and better it whips., if it is not cold enough , it doesn tsp whip , it churns (no air is incorporated) which makes butter., when whipping cream , add the sugar when the cream is mostly whipped, and the cream will whip to a higher volume. adding the sugar at., prevent cream from curdling when adding to coffee, use fresh cream. as cream ages, its lactic acid content increases. acid can curdle cream. the acid in coffee, along with coffee s heat, favor curdling of cream., here are some facts and tips on using cream or milk in hot dishes., lower the butterfat (milkfat) content, the more likely cream is to separate., half & is at least 10.5% butterfat (milkfat), light cream is between 18% and 30% butterfat, light whipping cream is 30% to 36% butterfat, heavy cream (heavy whipping cream) is 36% to 40% butterfat, hotter the liquid , the more likely cream is to curdle (separate). cream should never be added to a boiling liquid., when adding cream or milk, it is best to heat it up a bit before adding it to another hot liquid. it is partly the difference in temperature that causes milk or cream to curdle. the beginning results is lower volume., freezing cream : freeze only heavy cream containing 40% or more butterfat. heat to 170 to 180of for 15 minutes. for storage longer than 2 months, add 1/3 cup sugar per quart of cream. cool quickly. place in moisture-vapor resistant containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace., cream whipped after freezing and thawing does not become as stiff as never-frozen cream. individual whipped cream garnishes can be satisfactorily frozen by whipping cream before freezing. place dollops of whipped cream on baking sheet and freeze. once solidly frozen, remove dollops and store in the freezer in freezer containers.

pork loin (boston butt and shoulder work great. leaner meats seem to dry out.), butter, melted, vegetable oil, cinnamon stick, garlic cloves, peeled with the tips chopped off, bay leaves, broken, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes (or more to taste), whole milk, coca-cola classic

bulgur, water, lean ground beef, hot italian sausage, onion, very finely chopped, egg whites, lightly beaten, garlic, very finely chopped, dried oregano, salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh breadcrumbs , preferably whole-wheat (see tip)

beef tip roast, beef broth, liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, your favorite barbecue sauce

frying chicken , trimmed of all visible fat and cut into pieces, onions, unpeeled and quartered, carrots, quartered, stalks celery, cut into chunks, turnips , scrubbed and quartered, parsley, leeks, peppercorns, garlic cloves, extra chicken piece (backs , necks, wing tips, etc.), poultry seasoning

fresh lemon juice, sugar, household chlorine bleach, water , warm at 100-110 f is best