How to Caramelize

How to Temper Eggs

Synopsis

The incredible egg, so versatile, so tasty and so nutritious! But did you know it can also thicken soups and sauces? Tempering eggs is an old culinary trick to add depth and thickness to a sauce or soup. But the real trick is bringing the egg mixture to the same temperature as your heated liquid without getting scrambled eggs. The science behind it is simple- when you temper something you are equalizing the temperatures of two liquids. It’s easy and here are the steps…

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What you will need

  • Eggs and a hot liquid you wish to add the egg to
  • A whisk
  • Mixing bowl
 

How to Fold Yogurt

Synopsis

Folding is the easiest way to get Chobani yogurt into anything you’re making. This is a very simple process that will make all your dishes healthier and more delicious. Before we begin there are two important things to remember, (1) do not whip the Chobani (which will break down the consistency of the yogurt) and (2) incorporating the yogurt into the dish is a gentle process. Now let’s fold and have some fun!

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What you will need

  • Chobani yogurt
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Your main dish
 

How to Caramelize

Synopsis

To get the most flavor and color into your dish you need to caramelize. In a nutshell, caramelization is the process by which sugars react in the presence of high heat. The result: your food is beautifully browned and deeply flavored. This is a very easy process, but you do need to be careful and not burn your food.

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What you will need

  • Sauté pan
  • Oil
  • Whatever food you want caramelized
 

How to Strain Yogurt

Synopsis

Chobani is the perfect ingredient when you are cooking light. It’s a great substitution for sour cream, cream cheese, and butter. While Chobani has already been strained, you may have the need for an even thicker consistency, here’s how you do it!

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What you will need

  • Chobani yogurt
  • A piece of cheesecloth (if you don’t have cheesecloth, you can use a thick paper towel.
  • A strainer or sieve
  • A large bowl
 

How to Chiffonade

Synopsis

You may not have your own cooking show, but you can learn to cut like a pro. Chiffonade is an easy technique that cuts leafy vegetables and herbs into attractive ribbons that you can use to garnish and flavor any dish. The most common item to chiffon is basil but you can also use any leafy herb or lettuce that you want.

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What you will need

  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Leafy vegetable or herb
 

How to Zest Citrus

Synopsis

To zest or not to zest, that is the question. Well, if you’re looking to add extra flavor to meats, desserts, sauces, breads, dressings and salads then the answer is YES! The zest of citrus fruit is so flavorful and powerful that even a little goes a long way. Plus it can add a little color to your dish.

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What you will need

  • Micro-plane
  • or Zester
  • A strainer or sieve.
  • Your favorite citrus (lime, orange, etc.)