There is a world of difference in the taste of a meal prepared by a mediocre cook and an excellent cook. In the preparation, both cooks probably did the same amount of effort; the excellent cook just knows about, and uses, a few tricks that make a world of difference.
Canned chicken broth is one of those tricks. An excellent cook makes a habit out of using chicken broth in place of water. When you cook rice, for example, replace the water with chicken broth. This will give your rice incredible flavor. For a negligible amount of additional calories, you took your rice from bland and boring to tasty.
Purchase the store brand of chicken broth it is just as good as a name brand and a lot less expensive. Find one that is fat free, has no MSG, and has reduced sodium. For a few pennies, you can really improve the flavor of your food. Try substituting chicken broth for the water when you make any type of meat or vegetable stew. I use chicken broth for everything because it has more flavor than beef broth. Dried beans and grains have a better flavor when they are cooked in chicken broth. That small change will make a significant difference in the finished dish.
Chicken broth is usually sold in 14-ounce cans. That is an odd amount so you probably will have part of the can left over. Put it in a container, label it with the amount left, and put it in the freezer. The next time you need broth take it directly from the freezer and put it in the microwave on high power. It will thaw quickly and you will have no waste.
Let’s Cook Tonight® believes that cooking is necessary if you want to get the most flavor and nutrition from your food. Cooking is easier than you think and it does not take a lot of skill, knowledge or technique. You can go from mediocre to excellent easily. We are here to guide you.
Do you ever use chicken broth?
Cooking is easier than you think and you are worth the time and effort it takes.
Simple cooking idea: Brown sugar should always be packed into the measuring cup.
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3 comments:
I actually used chicken broth last night in cheddar cheese fondue instead of milk and it was very creamy and tasted excellent!
I noticed that the store brand chicken broth contains high fructose corn syrup, and the Swanson's brand does not. I used both the store brand and Swanson's brand one day and found the Swanson's brand to have a better color, consistency, and flavor. Just thought I'd share!
Just an excellent example of why you need to read the labels on everything. Why on earth do they put sugar in chicken broth?
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