Wellness Cooking Tips

Some herbs retain their taste and scent after drying better than others. For hard herbs like thyme, rosemary, lime leaves, lemongrass, curry leaves or bay leaves, rinse and pat dry, and then gather and tie the stems together with string.…
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For very fine slicing of firm fruits and vegetables, professional chefs use a mandoline, which is a flat wooden or metal frame with two stainless steel blades—one plain, the other fluted. The blades can be adjusted to cut different…
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Some recipes need nuts and seeds to be soaked to improve their texture and make them easier to process. Soaking also helps release their enzyme inhibitors, which can improve their digestion and enhance nutrient absorption. To soak, take the…
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For an exotic chocolate mousse, you can flavour the milk by infusing it with a pinch of orange zest, one tsp. ground cinnamon, or a few twists of freshly-ground Szechwan pepper. You could even try adding a pinch of ground cardamom.
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To beat or whip egg whites, the type of bowl you use is important. Avoid plastic bowls, which, despite washing, can retain a grease film. Unlined copper bowls are best for turning out stable, voluminous whites. If beating whites in a glass…
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Cooking healthy doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. There are a few simple tips that can help you make nutritious meals: One easy way to reduce the amount of unhealthy fats and sugars in your diet is to cook with lean…
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All vegetables contain protective micronutrients and phytochemicals, but cruciferous vegetables are especially powerful. They are loaded with disease-protecting micronutrients and powerful compounds that promote detoxification. When the…
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Eating healthy becomes easier if you have a powerful blender in your kitchen. Even though it’s an expensive piece of equipment, it is well worth the investment because it produces smooth and creamy salad dressings, sauces, dips, smoothies,…
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Today, there’s an an increasing range of readymade sauces available in the market, but making fresh sauces in your own kitchen gives you a control over the ingredients. The world over, the demand for lighter sauces is high. They are…
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Many nuts can be used in savoury dishes. Hazelnuts or almonds, for instance, can be toasted and then added to grain salads. Braised nuts make a good addition to stews, soups and curries. Nuts can also be used as a flour substitute or in…
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