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Egg Products
Pasteurized Shell Eggs
Pasteurized shell eggs are heated for a period of time to destroy any bacteria that might be present, but the process does not cook the eggs.
Shellfish - Crustaceans | Shellfish - Mollusks | Food Safety
The flavor of shellfish benefits significantly from grilling. Removing the shellfish from the grill before they become too well done and rubbery is the biggest challenge.
What You Will Need
Stiff kitchen brush
Oyster knife
If an oyster knife is unavailable, use a thin, short, dull knife. Do not use a sharp kitchen knife.
Access to cool running water.
Cooking | Peeling | Serving
Using the term boiled when referring to eggs cooked in the shell can be misleading, because eggs known as "hard-boiled" should never be cooked at a full boil for the duration of the cooking time.
What You Will Need
Stiff kitchen brush
Clam knife
If a clam knife is not available, use a thin, short, dull knife. Do not use a sharp kitchen knife.
Access to cool running water.
What You Will Need
Stiff kitchen brush
Clam knife
If a clam knife is unavailable, use a thin, short, dull knife. Do not use a sharp kitchen knife.
Access to cool running water.
Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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Ingredient
Amount
Equivalents
Alfalfa Sprouts
1 lb.
Composition of an Egg | Types of Chicken Eggs | Other Types of Eggs
Composition of an Egg
An egg is composed of several structures that all serve an important function in its construction.
What You Will Need
A utensil that is used to crack open the hard-shelled claws and other parts of a lobster in order to access areas containing meat. This tool is typically formed to the shape of the lobster claw and legs in order to easily grasp the hard surfaced area.
Method One: Cooked in the Shell | Method Two: Cooked in Coddling Dishes
A coddled egg is one that is cooked more slowly than a boiled egg, but basically, it yields similar results, except that the egg becomes quite tender, more so than with the hard-cooked method.
Boiled
Using the term "boiled" when referring to cooking eggs in the shell can be misleading, because eggs referred to as "hard-boiled" or "soft-boiled" should never be cooked at a full boil for the entire length of the cooking time.
Traditional Method | Needle Method | Funnel Method | Separator Tool Method
It is often necessary to separate egg whites and egg yolks to achieve a successful outcome with a wide variety of recipes; therefore, it is important to learn the proper methods for separating eggs.
Fresh Beans | Fresh Bean Preparation | Fresh Bean Cooking | Fresh Bean TipsDried Beans | Dried Bean Preparation | Dried Bean Cooking
Beans
A generic name given to various plants in the legume family.
Use this ingredient equivalent chart to find out how much of an ingredient you need when your recipe suggests an unfamiliar quantity.
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Amount
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Navy Beans, dried
1 lb.
A roasted egg is prepared using two different cooking processes: First, the egg is hard-cooked in simmering water on the stovetop; then it is placed in the oven and roasted in the shell.
What You Will Need
Pairing Knife
Deveining Tool
Check for Freshness
Fresh shrimp should smell clean, refrain from shrimp that smells of ammonia.
At the fish market, fresh shrimp should be stored in or on ice.
Cleanliness | Contamination | Doneness | Pasteurization | Proper Storage
Cleanliness
It is important to follow the fundamental rules of cleanliness and proper hygiene when preparing eggs and egg products.
There are numerous pasta products available, consisting of dried and fresh pasta. Some products are available both in a dried and fresh form but there are many more dried products than fresh.
Construction | Handles | Blade Material | Cutting Edges | Knife VarietiesChoosing the Right Knife | Maintaining and Storing | Sharpening
To choose a knife that is of good quality and best fits your needs, you need a basic knowledge of the various parts and construction of a knife.
Summer Squash Preparation | Summer Squash Cooking | Tips
Summer Squash
Squash: The fruits of various members of the gourd family, which fall into two classifications, summer squash and winter squash.