Dinner Tonight: Tortellini Pasta Salad. Dinner Tonight: Tortellini Pasta Salad Posted by Blake Royer, July 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM Frozen tortellini is on my list of top-five staples.
They're always in my freezer. I typically go the simple route: melt butter in a skillet, let it cook until nutty and brown, then add the tortellini in with whatever fresh herbs are around, a heap of Parmesan, and lots of black pepper. But this salad is a less obvious use, and perfect for picnics when combined with summer vegetables and a simple Dijon vinaigrette. Call it what you will, but this one's worth adding to the summer picnic rotation.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Kitchen Essentials: 10 techniques every cook should know. Breading This easy, three-step technique ensures an even crumb coating.
It's commonly used on thin cuts of chicken, pork or veal that will be fried or baked. To begin, set up your breading station. Fill the first of three shallow dishes with flour. In the second dish, make an egg wash by whisking eggs with a little bit of water, milk or other liquid or seasoning. Start by dredging a piece of meat in the flour. The second step is to dip the meat into the egg wash, again letting the extra drip off. Try to work with one hand as you complete the process, so as not to bread your fingers on both hands - that can lead to a sticky mess. Proceed with the recipe as directed. Browning/Searing Myths abound about the benefits of searing, most notably that it seals in the juices.
The most important factor in this technique is to start with a very hot pan. Place your ingredient directly into the pan. Dicing an onion If done properly, dicing an onion is very simple. Next make horizontal cuts. Folding. Kitchen Helpers. I found these helpful charts last week and just had to share!
Both of these beauties are from Chasing Delicious (aka one of the most fab foodie blogs out there)! Aren’t they faaaaabulous?! Buy them here. (Note: There are lots of little charts like this online, but these are my favorites). I love tea, but I’m no expert. For people of the UK, have this one with you while you’re meal planning or grocery shopping! Beer and cheese — A pleasantly surprising pairing. When you think about pairing cheese with a beverage, the first one that probably comes to mind is wine.
After all, wine and cheese are a classic duo that have been making each other look good for thousands of years. But America’s craft breweries are getting better all the time, and Americans are following suit, appreciating beer in the same way we’ve been taught to savor wine. Craft-beer devotees look for complexity and flavor, not just alcohol content, and they want a beer that has been made with the same time and care put into wine production. Pair India Pale Ale with Cheddar. So why not pair a quality craft beer with a quality artisanal cheese? Greek Dishes.
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