No matter how much experience you have in the kitchen, there are always some little tips we can all use to take our cooking game to the next level. Here are some essential cooking tips from professional chefs to spice up your skills.
Put Sourdough in Bread Pudding
In an episode of her show, Pastries with Paola, Paola Velez demonstrated exactly how she likes to prepare guava and cheese bread pudding. She uses sourdough as her bread of choice, explaining, “The layers of the sourdough give it a tang.”
Cook Your Pie Longer
Martha Stewart explained that while many people are scared of cooking a pie for too long, this is an irrational fear. According to this chef, pies should be cooked until they’re a golden brown color. “That may seem like a very long time, but that will definitely be worth it in the final product. It should be nicely browned beneath,” she explained.
Save Cilantro Stems For Later
While they may not seem that useful, Claudette Zepeda revealed that cilantro stems are worth saving due to their strong flavor. According to her, they’re excellent for garnishing tacos.
