Not everything is about skill. Many of the magic done by great cooks is knowing how to do something. Browsing these Tips and Trips will bring you closer to being a better cook or chef.
This is the only one of my books that goes comically above the 30 or so recipes that are in all of the others. There are so many good times, and things that I really want you to know…
- Learning to Cook
FIRST THINGS FIRST - Kitchen Safety
- Knife Skills
- Food Storage
- Food Safety
- The Danger Zone
EQUIPMENT - Slow Cookers and more
- Kitchen Tools
- Temperature
- Gadgets
- Electric vs Gas
- Dishwasher
- Care of Non-Stick Skillets
- Care of Cast Iron Cookware
- A Good Thermometer
GETTING THE RIGHT FOOD
- Mail Order Food
- Canned Food
- Expiration Dates
- Bread Wrappers – Color Coded Tags
- Grocery Store Shopping
- Beef and other red meats
- Chicken and other poultry
- Pork and other white meats
- Seafood in general
- Potatoes
- Avocados
- Onions and Garlic
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
- Noodles and Pasta
- Yeast
- Cheese
- Snacks
- Dietary Water
- Edible Colors
- Eggs
- Vegetables
PLANNING YOUR MEALS - Terminology
- Grinding, Grating and Peeling
- From Chopped to Minced
- Food Preparation
- Garnish
COOKING YOUR FOOD - Microwave Cooking
- BBQ and Grilling
- Fry Tips
- Grilling Food
PREPARATION COMPONENTS - Starch Thickeners – Differences
- Butter and Oil
- Substitutions
- Spices
- Salads
- Dough
- Sauces
AFTER THE MEAL
- Cleaning Up
REHEATING YOUR FOOD - Reheating Food
- Brown Bag Safety
- All about Mold
HEALTHY EATING - Healthy Eating
- Cutting Down on Salt
- Cutting Down on Sugar
- Eliminating Potentially Dangerous Foods
- Recipe Rehab – Eating Healthier
PRESERVING YOUR FOOD - Storing Fruits and Veggies
- Pickling and Canning
- Freezing Food
OTHER THINGS TO THINK ABOUT - Garden Tips
- Other Life Hacks
- Composting
- Roaches
- Travel Tips
- Potluck Safety
- Grinding your own Meat
- Tailgate Safety
Download Tips and Tricks for only 99¢. Select any FIVE BOOKS for only $2.99 and start cooking as soon as possible. It is worth “the price of admission” just to browse these time and money saving tips.
