TIPS Herbs & Spices
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
The skins from garlic cloves will slip right off if you place the
garlic clove in the microwave for 15 seconds.
For recipes that call for herbs, try this handy tip to bring out the
flavor of the herb. Marinate the herbs in 1 to 2 tablespoons of
olive oil for approx. 30 minutes. Then add to the stew or sauce,
this will bring out the full aroma of the herbs.
To peel off the papery skin of garlic quickly, press the clove
firmly with the handle of the knife. Or place the cloves in very hot
water for a couple of minutes before peeling. Store peeled cloves in
vegetable or olive oil in a jar in the refrigerator. They won't dry
out, and the oil will be flavored for use in salad dressings and
stir-frying.
When cooking with garlic cloves, pierce each one with a toothpick.
This makes them easy to retrieve especially in a sauce.
If herbs are a shortage, or you have to buy a whole bundle when you
only want a small amount, use what you require for recipe then wash
and place the remaining in water and freeze as ice blocks. Then when
required all you have to do is thaw out required amount.
If your hands smell like onions, garlic, fish or whatever, put a few
shakes of salt on your palms and rub briskly. They'll wash up fresh.
To revive wilted parsley or dill, place in cold water for 10 to 15
minutes.
Dry Mustard will remove onion odors from your hands or cutting
board. Rub in, then rinse off.
Place Bay Leaves in kitchen drawers and in flour/sugar containers to
keep crawling insects away.
For more flavor, crush dried herbs between your fingers before
adding them to a dish.
When freezing fresh herbs or things like cut up green peppers or
corn add a little oil (I use olive) to the plastic freezing bag and
mix well. The oil helps keep the spices fresh and foodstuffs frozen
this way separate very easily when you wish to use some. No more
huge chunk of ice to try and break up.
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