Similarly, when dealing with split mayonnaise, start with a fresh egg yolk, and slowly add the curdled mayonnaise until the emulsion reforms. Splitting usually occurs when the oil is added too quickly so take it drop by drop. When you salt meat before cooking, it can dissolve and get absorbed into the protein.

From the initial purchase of garlic salt, my seasoning cupboard expanded as recipes called for new spices. I worked my way through easy recipes offered by coworkers or cookbooks, avoiding dishes with unfamiliar instructions or off the wall ingredients.

Despite its simple nature, this dish packs a rich, savory flavor with a beautiful creamy texture thanks to the slightly runny eggs. Whether you’re interested in learning a useful skill, trying to impress your partner or just tired of eating frozen meals all the time, now might be the time to learn to cook on your own. Besides being less expensive than dining out, cooking for yourself allows you to customize each of your dishes while having some fun in the kitchen.

There are cookbooks dedicated to pizza, Chinese wok cooking, vegan cakes, and vegetarian recipes–in short, there are cookbooks for just about any specialty. They provide step-by-step instructions (often backed up by photos) and may include helpful background information beyond recipes. For example, Samin Nosrat’s Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat cookbook is full of recipes, but it’s also packed with approachable science and useful tips. So add a pinch of salt throughout the cooking process, just like the pros do. The “cooking” part of cooking is really a long list of different techniques.

When using pepper for seasoning, you might like to use white pepper in lighter coloured dishes as black pepper, coarsely ground, can look unattractive. Don’t forget that sweet dishes need seasoning too, whether with a pinch of salt with chocolate or caramel or extra sugar to balance the acidity of tart fruit.

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Watch the professionals on cookery shows or spend a few minutes watching an online tutorial. Do this by cooking them gently in a pan with a tight-fitting lid in a little butter or oil. You can lay a greaseproof paper ‘cartouche’ (a disc of greaseproof paper) dampened with water on top to minimise evaporation.

Fire up your grill (or turn on the broiler) to prepare super juicy Vietnamese pork chops. Learn the method for making silky lump-free white sauce.

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This book will be your compass in the kitchen and change the way you think about cooking and eating. Become a better cook with the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen. We have the basics on many cooking techniques, and know-how on the best ways to cook meats, vegetables, and more. From small tasks like boiling potatoes to advanced skills like spatchcocking chicken, we’ve got you covered. The seasoning tastes delicious on this easy ranch pork chop recipe. Split sauces are not uncommon, but you can often use your chef skills to save them. When hollandaise splits, start with a fresh egg yolk in a medium bowl, a little of your vinegar reduction, and remake the emulsion using the broken sauce.