TST COOKING & SHORT BLOG

The energy our bodies require to function is provided by nutrients, which are substances necessary for the growth, repair, and maintenance of bodily tissues as well as for the regulation of vital processes. The energy in food is measured in units called calories. Food is one of the basic necessities of life.

Cooking Techniques:

Basic Methods: Bake, boil, broil, fry, grill, roast, sauté, steam, stir-fry, blanch, simmer 
Knife Skills: Chop, dice, mince, slice, julienne, chiffonade 
Other Techniques: Baste, beat, blend, fold, whisk, poach, sear, reduce, deglaze 
Temperature Control: High heat, low and slow, medium heat, oven temperature, water temperature 
Ingredients:
General: Salt, fat, acid, heat
Provisions: Flour, sugar, butter, oil, eggs, milk, cheese, spices, herbs
Specific: Meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds
Dietary: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, keto