Basic Knife Skills in Culinary In basic knife skills and cutting techniques, it is necessary to choose knives according to the appropriate job, the sharpness and maintenance of the knives, to cut each vegetable and food in equal lengths (without cutting it yourself) by cutting the foods in equal lengths like professional chefs, to keep…

What is Galantine Cooking Method? Galantine is an elaborate cooking technique that dates back to 17th century France. It is the process of separating the bones of a whole chicken initially, then combining the meat with minced beef, truffles or lard and other ingredients, and wrapping it into a greasy mixture obtained by grinding, sieving…

What is Smoked Cooking and Its History? Smoked meat is believed to have begun in primitive paleolithic times. Caves or huts had no chimney, so when the fire was discovered, the cave would have been exposed to too much smoke. It is believed that it was discovered that the first cavers would hang meat to…

What is the Blanching Method? Blanching (flash-boiling method) is a process where you briefly boil or steam vegetables and foods until they are partially cooked. It is an important step before putting many vegetables such as broccoli, leafy greens, string beans, okra and asparagus in the freezer. Vegetables frozen without blanche are safe to eat…