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| Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy Kitchen Basics
You don’t need to be a gourmet chef, own every kitchen gadget or plant your own fresh herb garden to prepare the tastiest, good-for-you meals. With the right ingredients, a few pieces of basic equipment and a little time, you too can capture the flavors of health.
Grilling & Baking
Grilling and baking are basic cooking methods that use dry heat. Any working grill or oven would do. For both cooking techniques, temperature is the key. Proper temperatures are needed to create a delicious brown crust and seal in juices. When grilling or baking meat, fish or poultry, it’s always a good idea to check internal temperature with a food thermometer to make sure that the recommended safe temperature is reached. |
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Steaming & Simmering
Steaming and simmering both cook foods with moist heat. For best results with steaming, all you need is a rack, basket or perforated pan. World cuisines from Chinese, to French to American employ steaming as a preferred cooking method to lock in taste and nutrition. For best results with steaming, make sure that the food is at least one inch above the water and cooking times are brief.
Simmering is a widely used cooking method that produces moist, tender, evenly cooked, flavorful foods. It is an excellent choice for soups, stocks and beans, but can also be used for meats. No special cooking equipment is necessary, a stock pot or saucepan is all you need.
Stir-Frying
A sauté pan, high heat, a little healthy oil and two large spoons or spatulas are all you need for a well prepared stir fry. For best results, cut veggies into bite-sized pieces; cut meats into thin strips, add your favorite herbs or sauce and toss the ingredients while they cook.
Basic equipment that you probably already own – combined with the right ingredients – can help you make it healthy and make it delicious. |
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