Mince: cut into tiny pieces, the finest cut that can be cut by hand. Dice: slightly larger than minced, usually ¼-inch uniform pieces. Chop: larger than diced, can be various sizes. Typically ½ inch in diameter and larger. Slice: many types are possible—thin or thick, half-moon shaped, rings, or diagonal. Cube: chopped into uniform squares; […]
How to make a vegetable stock.
This will make 1 gallon Vegetable oil 2 fl. oz. Mirepoix, small dice 2 lb. Leek, white and green parts, chopped 8 oz. Garlic cloves, chopped 4 Fennel, small dice 4 oz. Turnip, diced 2 oz. Tomato, diced 2 oz. White wine 8 fl. oz. Water 1 gal. Sachet: Bay leaf 1 Dried thyme 1⁄2 […]
Tips for the home cooks
Making good decisions when you are shopping for food makes a difference in your health and family budget. Here are few tips Buy store brands. Usually cost less then brand names and taste the same. Choose the same nutritional values Buy what’s on special and in season. Special means the store have a larger quantities of the […]
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