By fitcoach on Mar 11, 2010 in Culinary School, Meats, Potatoes, Grains, Pasta, Poultry | 0 Comments
Poaching is a moist heat cooking method, subcategorized by shallow and submerged poaching. It is often associated with delicately flavored foods that do not require lengthy cooking times to tenderize them, such as eggs, fruit, or fish.
Shallow poaching:
For shallow poaching the food is placed in just enough liquid to come approximately halfway up the sides. [...]
By fitcoach on Mar 4, 2010 in Meats, Poultry, Side Dishes, Vegeatbles | 4 Comments
Sautéing is a dry heat cooking method in which heat is conducted by a small amount of fat. This type of cooking firm’s meat without breaking down connective tissue. Sautéing is not recommended for tougher cuts of meat or high in connective tissue.
Sautéing is best suited for boneless, naturally tender, and single serving size, sliced [...]
By fitcoach on Feb 25, 2010 in Culinary School, Meats, Poultry, Vegeatbles | 1 Comment
Roasting
Recipes at the end of post
Roasting is one of the oldest methods of cooking meat. Originally it was done either on a spit or rod, turning slowly over an open fire. The most accepted method today is in the oven. Usually only the finer cuts of meat are roasted.
Roasting and baking are the processes of surrounding [...]
By fitcoach on Nov 20, 2009 in Cuban Recipes, Meats, Side Dishes | 0 Comments
Sopa De Garbanzos (Chickpea Soup)
I love a good hearty soup. Throw everything in one pot and let it go. Sopa de Garbanzo was a favorite in my house growing up. The Chorizo (Spanish style sausage) really makes this soup, and a little Canadian bacon takes it over the edge.