Kitchen/Food Guide

Negroni is a beverage that is one of the various splendid fortified and aromatized cocktails from  France, Italy, Spain, and other countries. Yet, in order to create the ideal Negroni, you should only ever use a sweet, red Italian vermouth. The vermouth to be used should have enough weight to it so it can match … Read more

When you mix cornstarch with all-purpose flour, it helps stop the development of gluten. This makes the flour coating crunchier. Also, cornstarch soaks up moisture, both from the frying process and from the chicken, which makes the coating crunchier. When combining these two, a 50-50 ratio is perfect. Simply swap out half the flour for … Read more

Starch is used to thicken most sauces and gravies. Flour and cornstarch are the most frequent, but arrowroot powder and tapioca flour also do the trick. Every chef has their own favorite thickening ingredient and method, and each has its own benefits. The most important thing isn’t so much to choose the right thickener as … Read more

Cornstarch can be used in the same way flour can be to thicken a sauce, but in smaller amounts: For a medium-thick sauce, use a cornstarch slurry of one tablespoon cornstarch and one tablespoon cold water per cup of sauce. Cornstarch and water should be fully blended before being added to the sauce. Stir the … Read more

Perhaps you’re wondering if you can substitute corn flour for regular wheat flour in your favorite recipes. As simple as it sounds, it could prove to be a challenge. Certain precautions must be taken to ensure that your ingredients and dishes turn out perfectly. Let’s see whether there’s an alternative to using cornstarch when cooking. … Read more

When using an air fryer, you would always want to be careful to prevent sticking and dripping from the food that you are cooking. This is why using parchment paper is quite important. However, in cases where you don’t have access to parchment paper, this article is written to give you suitable alternatives to use … Read more