Andi's cooking tips

To prepare a robust and flavorful beef broth, start by placing the meat (round or brisket) in cold water. If you intend to savor the meat after cooking, it is advisable to immerse it in the already hot soup water. This ensures that the full flavor is retained in the meat. 🍲🥩

During the autumnal game season, elevate your sauce in a unique way. Try adding dried plums and/or raisins for a delightful twist. Another intriguing flavor profile can be achieved by stirring in dark chocolate with a high cocoa content. The chocolate not only imparts a subtle sweetness but also adds a beautiful, dark, and glossy hue to your sauce....

For your Bolognese tomato sauce or lasagna, here's a great tip: add a touch of sugar to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes and balance out their acidity. If you prefer a natural alternative, try using finely grated carrots instead of sugar. This simple trick adds a delightful sweetness and complements the richness of your tomato-based dishes. 🍅✨

For 2 people, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil, sauté 2 crushed garlic cloves until translucent, add 250g of seafood, season with salt and pepper, combine with cooked spaghetti, and garnish with parsley for a quick and delicious seafood pasta dish. 🍝🦐🌿

Schwarzbrennen

04/08/2021

It's not about alcohol, but about dealing with rusted iron pots making them usable again:

If you're not a fan of onions, feel free to use less. Sauté them briefly until translucent, then add bell peppers and tomato paste. Introduce the meat, pour in the liquid, and let it simmer in the oven at around 110 degrees Celsius for 3 to 4 hours. Enjoy the rich flavors! 🍅🥩

Reduce 1.5 liters of dark beer until it's approximately half the original volume. Add three tablespoons of honey and chili to taste. Season with salt and pepper. In the final 20 minutes of cooking the spare ribs, baste them frequently with the marinade to allow caramelization. Enjoy the flavorful result! 🍖🌶️🍺

Season a whole chicken with salt and pepper, then rub it with olive oil. Stuff the cavity with a repeatedly pricked organic lemon and a bunch of thyme. Optionally, place it on a bed of onions and pour 250 ml of white wine over it. Roast the chicken at 160 to 170 degrees Celsius for one hour, adding water if...

Many people may not like the traditional beef roulades with pickles. Here's a tip: Instead of the pickled cucumber, use a piece of fresh cucumber - it gives the beef roulade a pleasantly fresh taste. 🥒🍖