Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

"There is no spectacle on earth more appealing than that of a beautiful woman in the act of cooking dinner for someone she loves." Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938), U.S. author. The Web and the Rock, ch. 28 (1939).These days with so many fast food and take outs everywhere, it seems there is no need for one to learn the art of cooking. Cooking is not just a necessity in life but it is an expression of love. To be able to prepare dinner for your husband after a day's work and see his eyes lit up would make your grind in the kitchen all worth it. Cooking your child's favorite food after a hard day in school would make him feel loved at home. As the famous line of Chef Gusteau from the Disney movie Ratatouille says..."Anyone can cook"-so does anyone who is interested to learn will know how to cook. .. more»

Cooking lentils is really very straightforward. Lentils cook quickly and, in contrast to most dried beans, you don't need to soak them. There are so many benefits of lentils, it is definitely worth making them a more regular part of your diet. Lentils are a highly nutritious food; a great source of protein, fibre, iron and B vitamins. They are tasty and satisfying but low calorie and low fat, making them a great addition to your diet too if you are trying to lose weight.Cooking Different Types Of LentilsThere are a huge number of varieties of lentil so when it comes to cooking lentils, there are a few variables too. For example, split varieties will cook much quicker than whole varieties. Batches that have been stored for a long time will be tougher and will take longer to cook. For this reason, it is best not to take any cooking .. more»

A good many people will love to get their hands on a good recipe for a deer meat dish. For most, this is not the first time they will be trying their hand at cooking deer meat and for a few it will be and these people will be more than grateful to get a few good venison cooking tips.Irrespective of you being a seasoned cook or a newbie the following tips will be very useful to you:The first thing to remember is to never over-cook the meat. , the more you cook red deer meat the more it will dry. Once the meat has dried there are few and very difficult ways to moisten it again, and even the gurus have known to have given up.Set the internal temperature to not more than one hundred and forty degrees because this is the temperature the meat begins to dry. In .. more»

A Combination Of Ingredients As A SubstituteBy using substitutions when you are cooking a great meal, and if you do not have the specific ingredients for your particular dish, you will find that every ingredient has a substitute which could enhance the flavor of your dish.With regard to tips on substituting ingredients, you will find that almost every ingredient can be substituted and will be as close to the original. Sometimes, you may have to use two or three different ingredients to be able to get the taste of the original.The following list will give you an idea of the common substitution tips for ingredients that take place in everyday cooking.Common SubstitutesFlourIn case you have all purpose flour and the recipe required self raising flour, add 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder to every cup of all purpose flour.Baking PowderIf you do not have baking powder, .. more»