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There is always something new to learn when it comes to kitchen skills, even for the most experienced home chefs. Here in the Cooking Techniques category at MyGourmetConnection.com, you'll find articles featuring classic cooking and baking techniques to help you cook like a pro. We'll also offer some quick tips and tricks that will help you make the most efficient use of your time in the kitchen. Be sure to stay tuned.
"Sometimes 'gourmet' isn't defined by imported spices and fancy sauces," says Janet Groene, author of 25 books including Cooking Aboard Your RV and Creating Comfort Afloat.
"To campers and boaters, gourmet dining means a campfire scented with applewood or fresh-caught walleye cooked over a stern-mounted grill. How can you put a touch of class on a wilderness meal without wasting fuel, water or any other precious resource?"
Perhaps when you run across a recipe that calls for clarified butter you either choose to ignore the "clarified" part because you're pressed for time, or maybe you just pass the recipe by. There's really no need to do either - clarifying butter is an easy task...
Mirepoix is the French culinary term for a combination of diced carrots, onions and celery sauteed in butter and used as an aromatic base to flavor sauces, soups and stews. Even a small amount can significantly contribute to the overall flavor of a finished dish.
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