All posts by Charlotte the Chef

There are different ways in which we can fry fish. Before frying it’s a good idea to use a light coating on it as it protects the delicate fish fillets and helps keep them moist during frying. Also, it brings a different taste to the fried fish making it more...

When buying the basic ingredients always buy the freshest and the best quality ones as you will get the most flavor from them. The fresher the ingredients generally the higher the nutritional content. If you can afford organic produce then get those ingredients when possible: the flavor will be better...

Spring roll wrappers are delicious as it is fried to a golden-crisp and packed with a mixture of aromatic ingredients. They are the quintessential Asian treat. The paper-thin wrappers used to make spring rolls are commercially available in Asian supermarkets. Here are some other different fillings that you can use...

Steamed fish can be bland so give flavor to it by adding vegetables, herbs and spices and other seasonings to the liquid in the wok or steamer or by sprinkling them over the fish itself. Here are some methods for flavoring fish and making it more tasty and delicious. Chop...

Small game birds such as quail and grouse can be dry and tough. So you will need a special marinade when roasting these birds. Marinades add flavor to meat and help to tenderize it. This is because most marinades contain an acid such as wine or fruit juice which helps...

Pureeing ingredients that have been cooked in stock, water or milk and then enhancing the puree with cream or egg, or both is a simple method of making soups. It can be applied to almost any combination of ingredients, even fruit, and is a useful way of using up leftover...

Pans are among the most important utensils in the kitchen. Dirty stained pans will not only spoil the flavor of food but also wear out quickly. Scorched foods can leave stubborn spots on pans that no amount of excruciating scrubbing can remove. Whatever the reason may be, at times we...

Pineapples are probably the most recognizable of all fruits. They are delicious on their own, served in wedges or rings. The warm, distinctive aroma of the fruit is also very pleasing. It is a very versatile fruit, their sweet, acidic taste lending itself to sweet and savory dishes. Pineapples go...

The flavor of almost any soup could be enhanced by adding a splash of color and some extra flavor. Although garnishing requires very little extra effort, it does deliver a big payoff. Always try to keep the garnishing for soups as simple as possible. The garnish does not have to...

Herbs can flavor and garnish both raw and cooked dishes. Most herbs work really well in cooking, but not all herbs behave in the same way. When I think of using herbs for my dishes, the first set of herbs that comes to mind are parsley, thyme and chives, which...