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Key skills for beginner to gain confidence in kitchen

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 We’ve put together a list of 18 key skills that every beginner cook should know in order to gain confidence in the kitchen…  Related Articles :  https://www.cutsliceddiced.com/   1. How to chop an onion   The cornerstone of so many dishes, learning to chop an onion efficiently can speed up dinner preparations no end. Take a few moments out and learn how to slice like a pro with our how to chop an onion video below. We’ve also been discussing ways to keep the tears at bay; apparently, sucking on a teaspoon while chopping will keep your eyes dry.    2. How to master basic knife skills   Once you’ve mastered chopping onions, it’s time to broaden your knife skills and get to grips with scoring, shearing, fine slicing and more. Our knife skills video demonstrates how to sharpen and handle a knife with confidence, while our guide to the anatomy of a knife will help you get the most from your blade.    3. How to boil an egg  ...

Tricks to make cooking faster

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 Preparing your meals at home instead of ordering takeout is good for more than just your wallet. Researchers from the University of Washington School of Public Health have found that cooking at home is associated with a healthier diet, but is not correlated with higher food spending. However, despite the myriad benefits of a home-cooked meal, more than a quarter of adults don't cook at all, and the average American now spends more than 43 percent of their food dollars on food prepared by someone else. How To Store Homemade Coconut Milk (And Preserve It For a Long Time) https://www.cutsliceddiced.com/how-to-store-homemade-coconut-milk So, why are we so afraid of the kitchen? Unfortunately, the average adult's daily time crunch makes it harder to find time to create healthy meals. We're spending more time at work, less time sleeping, and an average of just 37 minutes a day cooking—hardly enough time for most of us to whip up three healthy meals. The good news? Using that tim...