All posts by Charlotte the Chef

Eating out is like a trend for working people however it is also considered a major cause of obesity in America. As a working mom ( and a bit obese), I don’t feel that the hardest part of weight control is losing the weight, but keeping the weight off. Long...

When you encounter a disaster while preparing food, it is important NOT TO PANIC! This must be the golden rule. After all its only food and usually, there is something that can be done to rectify the situation. I have listed a series of common disasters that people possibly encounter...

Marinades are used to add flavor and to moisten or tenderize foods, particularly meat. Marinades can be either savory or sweet and are as varied as you want to make them: spicy, fruity, fragrant, or exotic. Most marinades don’t contain salt, which can draw out the juices from meat, so...

Milk is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin B as well as high in fat. Milk has so many health benefits so if you’re overweight you don’t have to cut milk from your diet. Instead of using whole milk try using low-fat milk as the fat in whole milk...

Mashing is ideal for most of the vegetables especially potatoes and other roots, such as parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes, and also swede. Have a look here for the best types of potatoes to use for mashing. When you’re cooking potatoes, it’s essential to prevent the potatoes from absorbing water which...

Fresh cheese is simple to make. It is characterized by a mild, clean, taste and soft texture. These are normally made from the warmed curds of milk. Most fresh cheese is soft enough to eat with a spoon, but in some fresh cheese, the become thick and dry once the...

Gentle poaching is a classic way of cooking any kind of bird, like chicken, duck, goose or even turkey. It leaves the meat tender and juicy. Poaching not only brings a pleasing taste but also produces a delicious broth. The poaching time depends on the weight of the bird. Trussing...

Caramelizing fruit is a very simple and delicious cooking technique that is used in almost all the places around the globe. For fruit and sugary food lovers, this is the most ideal way to have them as a delicious dessert. Almost all types of fruit can be caramelized depending on...