Tips

Slice a cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut one of the halves into 1 - 1½ inch pieces. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice cucumber section (as shown in the illustration), taking care to leave one edge intact. Fold up...

The cutting board works in partnership with your chef's knife when crushing, mincing, chopping, dicing, shredding, tenderizing and other preparation methods are required. Whether in wood or plastic (marble is not good for knives), the board must have a large...

I prefer an old fashioned wok for deep frying, secured on the burner with a ring stand to prevent the round-bottomed wok from tipping over during the frying process.Add about 2 - 2 ½ cups of oil and slowly heat...

To add liquid to a pan in which foods have been sautéed or roasted in order to dissolve the caramelized juices stuck to the bottom of the pan. Always remove any fat left in the pan before deglazing. Over a...

Place approximately 1 Tablespoon filling onto middle of round pot sticker/won ton wrapper. Brush edge of wrapper with water. Fold wrapper in half sealing edges and pressing out all air. Fold dumpling into ‘pleats’ by folding the edges of the...

The use of sauces is indispensable in Chinese cooking.  The Chinese have a great variety of sauces, with unique flavors and purposes. Here is a simple, all-purpose dipping sauce to prepare ahead of time: Combine 1 cup ketchup, ½ cup soy...

Soak mushrooms in lukewarm water until soft, about 20-30 minutes. Rinse. Water may be strained and used or discarded. 1 ounce reconstituted mushrooms equals 4 ounces fresh mushrooms.

Here's a cool new way to savor the beauty of flowers:Freeze them in ice cubes to brighten drinks. To suspend flowers in the cubes, work in layers: Fill an ice tray (one that makes large cubes so the ice will...