I grew up with parents who owned a restaurant and loved food. They were so busy with said restaurant, though, they didn’t have time to teach me to cook. I learned more about food and cooking from my parents after I left the house than the 18 years I lived with them.
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Sometimes it's the small touches that make the biggest difference when you're in the kitchen. Here are some simple tips from America's Test Kitchen for prepping, cooking, and seasoning designed to boost flavor in everyday cooking.
To intensify the flavor of ground spices and dried herbs, cook them for a minute or two in a little butter or oil before adding liquid to the pan. If the recipe calls for sautéing aromatics (like onions), add the spices to the fat in the pan when the vegetables are nearly cooked.
Add hardy herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage, and marjoram to dishes early in the cooking Âprocess; this way, they release maximum flavor while ensuring that their texture will be less intrusive. Save delicate herbs like parsley, cilantro, tarragon, chives, and basil for the last minute, or they will lose their fresh flavor and bright color.