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The Ultimate Guide to ChefHacks in Your Home Kitchen

In the realm of culinary artistry, the kitchen serves as a canvas for the imaginative chef. For those seeking to elevate their home cooking game, the advent of ChefHacks has become a transformative force, turning ordinary kitchens into realms of culinary wizardry. In this article, we delve into the world of Kitchen Wizardry and explore how ChefHacks can empower you to master the art of home cooking. ChefHacks

[hassan-theitguy]

5 Ways I Avoid Food Wastage

Make use of the closer to expiry date stuff, first. For perishables, the closest to going bad. Also, pay attention to the expiry date when purchasing items that you will keep using for longer periods. Maybe go for a pack of cinnamon instead of a whole bottle.

Experiment with dishes. I have extra sweet potato but I don’t feel for soup or provisions or anything like that. I can make an oats sweet potato punch or sweet potato muffins or sweet potato ice cream, for example.

Do a cupboard and fridge audit periodically. For example, I forgot that I have egg replacer in my cupboard.

I use oil for frying more than one day. So I fry chips in the night and then plantain the next day, for example. Once the oil remains clean, I don’t throw it away if I can use it the next day. I did my research and came across this from an article, “It is reduced each time the oil is re-used. Only oils with higher smoking points can be reused, says Ms Chia. Extra virgin olive oil, for example, has a low smoking point, and is not recommended to be reused as one might be exposed to harmful chemicals produced.” Be mindful of this.

Pets (dogs and cats for example) love human cooked food, so don’t throw away what you don’t want, as long it is suitable for the pet. I have a neighbourhood cat that passes through my yard that I feed sometimes.

#chefhacks #lifehacks #cookingadvice #budgeting #save the planet

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This curried rice includes chicken, toasted almond slices, and golden raisins. The sweetness of the raisins balance nicely with the spicy curry. #chefhack #michelinstar #lowcountrylife #cheflife #foodporn #nycfood #michelinstar #nyceats #notshareenlevel #privatechef #taylorsville #indianketchup #chicken #michelinchef #lafoodie #taos #dallasfoodie #savannahfoodie #savannahfood #chefsavannah #savannahchef #lowcountrylivin #lowcountry #taoscuisine #bestofthelowcountry #authenticindiancuisine #indianfood #newdelhi #bombay #londonindians #londonindianfood (at Hendersonville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PzJElHwJW/?igshid=1cztknuwqdrh

#chefhack #michelinstar #lowcountrylife #cheflife #foodporn #nycfood #nyceats #notshareenlevel #privatechef #taylorsville #indianketchup #chicken #michelinchef #lafoodie #taos #dallasfoodie #savannahfoodie #savannahfood #chefsavannah #savannahchef #lowcountrylivin #lowcountry #taoscuisine #bestofthelowcountry #authenticindiancuisine #indianfood #newdelhi #bombay #londonindians #londonindianfood

[earthfoodandfire]

Pomegranates are in season, and you'll likely start seeing these tasty fruits show up in grocery stores! Do you know how to properly cut one open without making a giant mess!? Watch the video and learn how on the blog!(video link in my profile!) #pomegranate #pomegranateseeds #pomegranatejuice #cheftips #chefhacks #cookinglessons #christmas #fbcigers #foodblog

#pomegranate #pomegranateseeds #fbcigers #christmas #pomegranatejuice #cookinglessons #chefhacks #cheftips #foodblog

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Our famous One Minute Ice Cream #recipe, @lakelandFS — Foodaware Lakeland FS‏ @lakelandFS 17h17 hours ago Our famous One Minute Ice Cream #recipe using Millac Gold Double is a menu saviour for the #WarmestDayOfTheYear. 4 ingredients and one minute is all you need, it’s so easy! #chefhacks Our famous One Minute Ice Cream #recipe, @lakelandFS — Foodaware

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What do you want to learn?

Hi Chef Hackers! I want to know what you want to learn. - What are your biggest challenges in the kitchen? Are they methods, organizing, not knowing what to buy and how to buy it? - What items or methods do you need some instruction on? - How can I make Chef Hacks easier for you to follow? Ask me anything and give some input by clicking the tab on the top right of the Chef Hacks page. I look forward to your comments! I want you to be the best Chef Hackers out there!

#chefhacks #chefhacker #cooking

[classicamber-blog]

How to Make "Pearls":

Weigh out ingredients:

500g Fruit puree (must have a liquid consistency)

150g Sugar

8g Agar Agar

- Wisk sugar and Agar into puree

- Bring up to a full boil

- Pour into squeeze bottle and let cool to 140-142F

- Drip gently into refrigerated oil (Must be VERY cold)

- Strain the oil out of the pearls

- Rinse gently under cold water

- Use with whatever you like!

#pearls #cherry #chefhacks #chefhacker #candy #dessert #cooking #molecular gastronomy

[goallinwiththatsidebet-blog]

Took a ribeye and marinated it for a couple days in low sodium teriyaki, a splash of whiskey, and some spices to make my own beef jerky. Grilled 5 inches off the heat “low and slow” it lost almost all of its moisture and wasn’t too salty which I often dislike about beef jerky. Without the preservatives it should good for at least a few days especially if you don’t handle it and place it in a ziplock with the air removed. A small piece of paper towel in the bag will absorb the moisture. I plan to keep working on it and improving the process. #chefhack #michelinstar #lowcountrylife #cheflife #foodporn #nycfood #michelinstar #nyceats #notshareenlevel #privatechef #taylorsville #indianketchup #chicken #michelinchef #lafoodie #taos #dallasfoodie #savannahfoodie #savannahfood #chefsavannah #savannahchef #lowcountrylivin #lowcountry #taoscuisine #bestofthelowcountry #authenticindiancuisine #indianfood #newdelhi #bombay #londonindians #londonindianfood (at Dulles Expo Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0YDyj7J-HY/?igshid=17lws0jf6n4q3

#chefhack #michelinstar #lowcountrylife #cheflife #foodporn #nycfood #nyceats #notshareenlevel #privatechef #taylorsville #indianketchup #chicken #michelinchef #lafoodie #taos #dallasfoodie #savannahfoodie #savannahfood #chefsavannah #savannahchef #lowcountrylivin #lowcountry #taoscuisine #bestofthelowcountry #authenticindiancuisine #indianfood #newdelhi #bombay #londonindians #londonindianfood

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Orange Blossom Yogurt Panna Cotta

Ingredients:

500ml Cream

150ml Honey

1/2 Vanilla Bean

250ml Greek Yogurt

10g Gelatine

75ml Water

1T Orange Blossom Water

Method:

1) Pour cream and honey into a 1-2qt sized pot and scrape the vanilla pod in.

2) Wisk to combine and heat over med-high heat until it just starts to boil. Then set aside until the liquid is cool enough to touch it.

3) While you are waiting on the stove, mix the water into the gelatine, let rest 5min, and then heat in microwave for 10sec intervals, stirring each time and DON'T BOIL.

4) Add the yogurt in a 2qt+ sized bowl and gently wisk in the cooled cream mixture

5) Followed by the gelatine

6) and the orange blossom water. 

7) Pour 125-187ml directly into chilled glasses through a funnel and then right back into the fridge. Let set 2-4 hours. Setting depends on season, chilling of fridge, and temp of mixture when poured into glass. It is fully set when the center won't break when the glass is tilted sideways. 

Notes:

Top your Panna Cotta with a crushed seasonal fruit and nuts or seeds. I top the one in the photo with crushed Strawberries and Macadamia nuts.

Other good combos are: Peach and Pistachio, Blackberry, cooked quinoa, and crushed meringues, or Apricots and almonds. You want to add a sweet/tart fruit and a crunchy nut, seed, grain, or candy. 

#pensacolanewsjournal #chefhacks #chefhacker #pannacotta #honey #yogurt #dessert #breakfast #brunch #berries #treatyoself

[chefhacks-blog]

We had some really great Pumpkin Soup at a local restaurant recently. How do you make squash soup from scratch? Is there a secret Chefs use to make it so scrumptious and addictive??

There are two methods you can use to make theses soups.

The first is the Cream Method. 

1) Peel the pumpkin and chop up the flesh in chunks. 

2) Add to a pot with salt, pepper, and garlic. Cover with half cream and half water. 

3) Cover and boil gently until very soft but not mushy.

4) Transfer the chunks to a blender (reserve the liquid) and blend. Add more liquid to help the blending process. Add parmesan at this point for an earthier flavor.

5) Once all of the flesh is pureed, add the leftover liquid to get the right consistency.

The second is the Roasting Method.

1) Slice pumpkins into 1/2s or 1/4s depending on the size. 

2) Place on a silpat lined baking tray. Top with salt, olive oil, and fresh woody herbs (like rosemary, thyme, and/or sage) and cover in foil. Bake at 400 F until the flesh is soft and can be scooped off the skin (this may take a while if the squash is thick).

3) Transfer the flesh into a blender and add veggie, chicken, or turkey stock to help get the blending process started. 

4) Once all the flesh is pureed, add enough stock to get it to the right consistency. 

5) Finish with nut oils (like walnut or pistachio), truffle oil, and/or roasted mushrooms. 

Thanks for this question!!

#soup #pumpkin #cookingtips #cooking #chefhacks #cheflife #chef #roasting #pumpkin puree #puree #lifehacker #chefhacker

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There are so very many beautiful yummy veggies in season now that will not be available locally in a few short weeks. What is the best way to preserve them now, so I may enjoy them and they taste their best this winter?

I freeze mine. Use your tray and silpat and line the veggies in a single layer. Freeze them flat and then transfer them to a rectangle container with lid in the freezer. They aren’t stuck together and you can pull out just what you need. 

#chefhacks #chef #freezing #veggies #vegetarian #vegan #silpat #storage #lifehacker #chefhacker

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How do I get my chicken stewed at home to be as tender and to taste the way it does at an authentic Mexican restaurant? Mine always seems to be stringy, and not flavorful throughout, what's the secret?

1) Use chicken that is still on the bone but without skin.

2) Cook like you normally would (just be sure you aren’t going over a simmer), but remove the whole pot from the heat when the chicken is only at 150-155 F. The “carry-over cooking” will continue to raise the internal temp to the safe 160-165 F.

3) Let the chicken cool enough to pick apart with heavy dish gloves on and pick it directly back into the sauce you originally cooked it in. 

4) Reheat to a hot temp if necessary before serving or put in the fridge for later use. 

I hope this helped! :)

#chicken #mexican #chefhacks #chef #braised #cookingtips #cooking #lifehacker #chefhacker

[chefhacks-blog]

What are your thoughts on having an electric griddle in the kitchen? It would seem to offer better temperature control and more cooking surface than a skillet but I'm short on kitchen space. Love the blog. Thanks!

I actually just added a Panini press to my home kitchen. I found I could “grill” meat and veggies in my home and not have to worry about cleaning more dishes. Whether you go with a griddle or a press, I highly suggest a non-stick surface which is easy to clean. Just don’t use anything abrasive or that would scratch it. Also, I suggest one that has some sort of draining mechanism for fats and liquids that could pool, burn, and gunk the griddle up.

Check this one out that gives you many cooking options in a small piece of equipment. This is also a highly reliable brand. Cuisinart Griddle . As a super bonus, you can turn it into a waffle maker too! Waffle

I hope this helped and thanks for the question! 

#cuisinart #griddle #chefhacks #chef #grill #panini #waffles #cookingtips #cooking #lifehacker

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Ask me anything!

Did you know that you can ask me a question on this blog simply by clicking the question mark icon in the top of Chef Hacks blog page? Hope to hear from you soon!

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How to Separate Eggs:

1) Gently break the eggs into a container taking care to not break the yolk.

2) Pull the yolks out of the whites one by one and the whites will detach from the yolks.

3) Place the yolk in a separate container.

4) Continue until all of the eggs are separated.

5) You now have quickly and perfectly separated eggs. 

Special Notes:

If you are separating the eggs to whip the whites, it is VERY important that no fats or oils get into the whites. This includes the yolk and any residue in your container. Wiping the container and your mixing bowl and whisk with white vinegar will remove any oils that could sabotage your meringue. 

Also, you can freeze what you don't need right away!

#chefhacks #chef #pastrychef #pastry #pastryhacking #eggs #seperation #cooking #cookingtips #lifehacker

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Don’t cut on your Silpat!

#silpat #cutting #chefhacks #chefhacker #lifehacker #cookingtips #cooking