Pizza, French fries, chocolate, and colas are high on the list of foods that trigger dopamine. In this way, food causes reactions in the brain similar to those…
Fry
Neutral-tasting oils are great for frying: peanut, canola, vegetable, safflower, grape-seed, et cetera. These all have a smoke point well above 350°F. Some oils, like corn, coconut and…
Deep Fried french fries are seasoned immediately after they’re finished frying. Baked or Air Fried fries are seasoned before they’re cooked. They’re brushed with olive oil first to…
A staple of the Mediterranean Diet, the oil contains antioxidants attributed to its phenolic compounds. While in Mediterranean countries extra virgin olive oil is regularly used as a…
Cast iron pots, called dutch ovens, are ideal for soups, stews, and braising meat because they can hold heat for a long time and distribute it evenly. Unlike…
Smoke for 2-3 hours, then transfer to a fryer. Ordinarily I recommend smoking poultry at 350-375F to crisp the skin, but you might as well just smoke this…
You can freeze egg rolls, either before or after deep-frying. Wrap the egg rolls in aluminum foil and seal in a plastic bag in the freezer—this will keep…
If the prawns are already cooked and defrosted add them only a minute before the end . After the vegetables are cooked and just long enough to warm…
A good Dutch oven serves as the most important—and most versatile—cooking vessel in your kitchen. They’re great for both the stovetop and the oven, making them ideal for…
Add pasta; do not separate uncooked pasta if it sticks together. It will naturally separate while cooking. Cook 4 minutes, and drain. … If frozen, do not thaw;…