Carolina Davis Kanut
@kanubr.bsky.social
International chef, cooking is my passion
Make sure the handle of your sauté pan is turned away from you so you don’t hit it and knock it off the stove. It happens all the time
September 23, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Make sure the handle of your sauté pan is turned away from you so you don’t hit it and knock it off the stove. It happens all the time
Use good oil when cooking. Smell and taste it: If it doesn’t taste good alone, it won’t taste good in your food
September 23, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Use good oil when cooking. Smell and taste it: If it doesn’t taste good alone, it won’t taste good in your food
Cook with other people who want to learn or who know how to cook.
Laurent Gras
Laurent Gras
September 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Cook with other people who want to learn or who know how to cook.
Laurent Gras
Laurent Gras
Fry the eggs until browned around the edges; remove with the hot spatula
September 23, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Fry the eggs until browned around the edges; remove with the hot spatula
Heat a metal spatula in a skillet with hot olive oil.
September 23, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Heat a metal spatula in a skillet with hot olive oil.
Want to know if your oil is hot enough for frying? Here’s a tip: Stick a wooden skewer or spoon in the oil. If bubbles form around the wood, then you are good to go.
September 23, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Want to know if your oil is hot enough for frying? Here’s a tip: Stick a wooden skewer or spoon in the oil. If bubbles form around the wood, then you are good to go.
Prolong the lifespan of greens by wrapping them loosely in a damp paper towel and placing in a resealable plastic bag. That local arugula will last about four days longer
September 22, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Prolong the lifespan of greens by wrapping them loosely in a damp paper towel and placing in a resealable plastic bag. That local arugula will last about four days longer
Keep flavored vinegars near the stove so you won’t always reach for the salt. Acid enhances flavor.
September 22, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Keep flavored vinegars near the stove so you won’t always reach for the salt. Acid enhances flavor.
Don’t be too hard on yourself — mistakes make some of the best recipes! Keep it simple
September 22, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Don’t be too hard on yourself — mistakes make some of the best recipes! Keep it simple
Always buy the freshest garlic you can find; the fresher it is, the sweeter it will be. The best garlic has firm tissue-like skin and should not be bruised, sprouted, soft or shriveled. If you find cloves that have green shoots, discard the shoots — they will only add bitterness
September 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Always buy the freshest garlic you can find; the fresher it is, the sweeter it will be. The best garlic has firm tissue-like skin and should not be bruised, sprouted, soft or shriveled. If you find cloves that have green shoots, discard the shoots — they will only add bitterness
Clean as you go. (Dorky, but I swear it really helps.)
Rick Bayless
Rick Bayless
September 22, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Clean as you go. (Dorky, but I swear it really helps.)
Rick Bayless
Rick Bayless
Shoes off, music on, favorite beverage in hand — enjoy your time in the kitchen
September 22, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Shoes off, music on, favorite beverage in hand — enjoy your time in the kitchen
Don’t go to the store with a shopping list. Go to the store, see what ingredients look good and then make your list
September 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Don’t go to the store with a shopping list. Go to the store, see what ingredients look good and then make your list
When grinding your own beef for burgers, grind in some bacon.
September 21, 2024 at 8:03 PM
When grinding your own beef for burgers, grind in some bacon.
Season fish simply and cook it with respect. The flavor of the fish is what you want. When it comes off the grill or out of the oven or pan, finish it with a little squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Always. There is just something about lemon and fish that is heavenly
September 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Season fish simply and cook it with respect. The flavor of the fish is what you want. When it comes off the grill or out of the oven or pan, finish it with a little squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Always. There is just something about lemon and fish that is heavenly
Taste what you make before you serve it. I’m amazed that people will follow a recipe but not taste the dish to see if it needs more salt, pepper or spice
September 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Taste what you make before you serve it. I’m amazed that people will follow a recipe but not taste the dish to see if it needs more salt, pepper or spice
Add cheese rinds to vegetable or meat broths for another dimension of flavor
September 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Add cheese rinds to vegetable or meat broths for another dimension of flavor
Invest in a bottle of high-quality olive oil. Just a small drizzle can really bring out the flavor of pizza, mozzarella, pasta, fish and meat
September 21, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Invest in a bottle of high-quality olive oil. Just a small drizzle can really bring out the flavor of pizza, mozzarella, pasta, fish and meat
Smash garlic cloves inside a resealable plastic bag with the back of a knife. That way, your cutting board and knife won’t smell
September 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Smash garlic cloves inside a resealable plastic bag with the back of a knife. That way, your cutting board and knife won’t smell
To cut pancetta or bacon into lardons, put in the freezer for 15 minutes. This will firm up the meat and make it easier to cut
September 21, 2024 at 4:52 PM
To cut pancetta or bacon into lardons, put in the freezer for 15 minutes. This will firm up the meat and make it easier to cut
A cast iron pan is a valuable kitchen ally. It offers an even cooking surface and is a breeze to clean
September 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM
A cast iron pan is a valuable kitchen ally. It offers an even cooking surface and is a breeze to clean
When you’re going to sauté garlic, slice it rather than mincing it — it’s less likely to burn that way
September 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
When you’re going to sauté garlic, slice it rather than mincing it — it’s less likely to burn that way
For safety, put a wine cork on the tip of a knife before putting the knife in a drawer
September 21, 2024 at 3:04 PM
For safety, put a wine cork on the tip of a knife before putting the knife in a drawer
Do not use oil in the water when boiling pasta: It will keep the sauce from sticking to the cooked pasta
September 21, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Do not use oil in the water when boiling pasta: It will keep the sauce from sticking to the cooked pasta