Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

Chicken, pork and even vegetables can be spiced up with the exotic jerk seasoning. Jerk originates in Jamaica and involves marinating with a fiery mixtures of ingredients. The seasoning itself gets its flavor and indeed its heat from allspice which the Jamaicans call pimento and peppers, usually the really hot ones called Scotch bonnet which can be a test to the taste buds and be an eye watering addition to any dish.The word jerk refers to the ingredients of the marinade and to the cooking technique specifically used to prepare dishes such as jerk chicken. Jerk can be used as a handy technique which can be used on a number of protein rich food like including goat, chicken, pork and fish. It was traditionally cooked over charcoal in a steel drum and was popular with people selling foods on the street in the Caribbean.This kind of cooking and preparation technique .. more»

There are some basic cooking tips that anyone could learn and use to help out in the kitchen. With todays' busy lifestyles becoming more prevalent, learning and using these basic cooking tips will save you time and headache.The following fifteen is just a tiny handful of the many basic cooking tips that you could integrate into your everyday life to save time and money.o Bacon: Reduce shrinkage by running cold water over it before frying.o Beans: Stop gas attacks by adding a tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda in a big pot of beans while they are soaking.o Boiled Eggs: Add some vinegar or a little salt to the boiling water when boiling eggs. This basic cooking tips will keep the egg in the shell if it cracks.o Ripening Fruits and Vegetables: Put your unripe fruit and vegetables in a brown paper bag and place the bag in a dark cupboard .. more»

If you have decided to go with a charcoal grill instead of gas, you should be commended for sticking with tradition. Long before fancy gas grills came on the market people used charcoal to deliver their favourite smoky flavour as soon as the summer season began. Charcoal grills have become somewhat lost in the fury over gas products that allow for a more convenient cooking experience. But those who love true barbeque cooking will only ever wanted to use charcoal, and for many people it's the only way to go. Here are some simple charcoal grill cooking tips to get the best barbeque experience possible.You should always make sure to buy a sturdy charcoal grill that will fit all of your cooking needs. The good news is that traditional grills are less expensive than gas products so you should be able to find a high quality barbeque for less amount .. more»

Cooking outdoors can be a very rewarding experience to both chef and dinner guests. Burgers are one of the largest types of meats prepared by grilling. One of the first decisions you must make when planning a cookout is the type of outdoor grill the meal will be prepared on. The two main types of outdoor grills are the charcoal grill and the propane grill.The charcoal grill burns charcoal cubes. For easiest starting, the charcoal cubes should be stacked in pyramid style so that air can flow between the briquettes. They should be thoroughly coated with starter fluid and a long lighter or other safe method of ignition should be placed on the starter fluid to start the fire. The coals should remain in the pyramid position until they are glowing hot and then spread evenly by a stick or long object, for safety purposes, over the bottom of the .. more»