Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
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Techniques
No Oil Cooking
Some tools like a non-stick pan are essential. Most veggies already contain a signifigant amount of water and will not have an difficulty browning.
Greens
Don't overcook fresh, tender greens. Certain veg like spinach, broccoli, green beans, snap peas, can make or break a dish. But they can quickly turn mushy and brown if you overcook them.
Batch Cooking Beans
Every week cook a bag of beans and fill mason jars while still hot and store in the frig. Be sure to season with 2 bay leaves and salt, for pinto or black also add 1 chipotle or adobo pepper and 1 tbsp of liquid smoke.
Roasted Garlic
Too add more depth, add roasted garlic. Take a whole clove and bake at 400° for 45 min add to almost anything.
Creaminess
To achieve creaminess without diary, turn to cauliflower, beans, lentils, or mashed sweet potatoes. Blend each with a pinch of salt and you have a creamy, thickening agent.
Acid/Season @ End
To round out or liven up a dish, add a splash of lemon or lime juice, or vinegar at the end. Always re-taste at the end of cooking and re-season if needed, which almost always.
Tricks
Egg substitutes for baking!
Substitution
1 overripe banana or
¼ c silken tofu or
¼ c fruit or veg puree
1 tbsp gr flax seeds + 3 tbsp water
¼ c chickpea brine
2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water
Best In
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quick breads
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muffins
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cookies
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pound cakes (tofu only)
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cakes
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brownies
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meringues
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cakes
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cookies
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custards
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pies
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cheesecakes
Techniques
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