When making any pureed soup, don't blend all the liquids and solids together at once. Hold back some liquid at first and use it to thin the soup as needed. You can always add more liquid, but there's not much you can do to fix a too-thin soup.
Do not taste food while you're cooking. You may lose your nerve to serve it.
Don't make a big to-do about the turkey; brine it, put it in the oven, and don't think about it again.
A steak needs fat to taste great.
Cooking Tip: Wrap turkey leftovers in aluminum foil and throw them out.
Everyone seems to ask me the same 10 questions, and high on the list is, 'What pans should I be cooking with and why?'
Everybody says, 'I have problems overcooking steak on the grill,' but just take it off earlier! Grilling is really common sense. It's very simple. You should think of a grill as a burner - it just happens to have grates. You shouldn't be intimidated by it.
Half the cookbooks tell you how to cook the food and the other half tell you how to avoid eating it.
It's so important that you don't put the stuffing in the bird, where in order for the stuffing to get cooked you have to overcook the turkey. It's better to do it on the side.
I think many cooks are afraid of undercooked meats. A good thermometer is a cook's best friend.
If you are buying a larger turkey than usual, make sure it will fit in the oven.
I think over-seasoning it is something I tend to do. If it's a good steak, salt, pepper, and butter are the three key ingredients. But just try not to overcook it, and you'll be happy.
Whether one eats a cat or not is a personal choice, and I don't want to sway anyone one way or another. But if you do, there is one obvious cooking tip: Always remember to remove the bell from the cat's collar before cooking.
Preparing and cooking squid is easier than most fish. The only thing to remember is not to cook it for too long.
My mom said the two most important kitchen utensils are attached to your arms... you cannot mix up meatballs with a wooden spoon, get in there, get your fingers dirty!
If you're making a salad of any kind, cut the herbs, stems and all, and toss them into your mixed greens salad, a Romaine salad, iceberg, Bibb - it just adds a special touch.
Although I may not know a lot about football, I do know a lot about food! As a result, not many people ask me to join their fantasy leagues, but they will come to me for suggestions on what to serve for guests for a weekly Sunday get-together.
It's not good to thicken sauce with too much butter because it can cause heaviness. You don't want to avoid butter, but you also don't want to put too much - add it slowly.
You don't have to stick with these recipes. They're guides. As I say, they're a way in. Have fun with them. It's an easier way to cook in a busy life, once you get the hang of it.
You should brine your turkey. Don't even think about not brining your turkey. Ever.
Whenever I want to know how to cook something, I can't ask one chef - I have to ask six.
Everyone loves fried chicken, Don't ever make it. Ever. Buy it from a place that makes good fried chicken.
Use spices for flavor in food rather than adding a bunch of oils, fats, or sauces.
Margarine? That's not food. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter? I can. If you're planning on using margarine in anything, you can stop reading now, because I won't be able to help you.
