as i was cooking today i realized that much of what distinguishes good food from even better food is just a knowledge of a few little tricks. i made a list of some of the tricks i've learned so far (most of which i'm sure you've already heard, but i'm still learning). i would love to hear some of yours if you have a moment.
*add an almost undetectable amount of horseradish to mashed potatoes
*sprinkle vegetables with sea salt while sauteing or roasting
*blanch new potatoes (or other root vegetables) for five minutes before roasting--they will retain moisture that way
*splash green beans with lemon juice or vinegar after steaming
*when baking, having eggs at room temperature really makes a big difference
*mayonnaise is the secret to a moist cake or sweet bread
*always handle dough as little as humanly possible
2 comments:
Great tips! I have heard the mayo in cakes thing, but I always use sour cream. Makes the best cakes! I always know a cake recipe is a good one if it lists sour cream as an ingredient :)
I LOVE these Jamie! You are like the "Ms Myrna" of cooking :)
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