Kitchen Basics

Welcome to “Kitchen Basics,” your essential resource for mastering the fundamental skills and knowledge that every home cook needs. In this section, we provide easy-to-follow guides, practical tips, and insightful articles to help you build a strong foundation in the culinary arts. From learning core techniques and understanding ingredient selection to organizing your kitchen workspace and demystifying common cooking terms, our content is designed to empower you with the confidence and know-how to navigate your culinary journey with ease.

Carbon Steel vs Cast Iron Wok Frying Pans – the Difference and Which to Use
By Sarah
Cookware, Kitchen Basics, ,

Carbon Steel vs Cast Iron Wok Frying Pans – the Difference and Which to Use

Woks are essential kitchen items that originally came from Asia but are now highly popularized across the United States and other parts of the world. Although the pots are considered old and traditional, the designs have undergone many changes that make wok pans fit right into any modern kitchen. Cooking can be fun when you love what you’re doing, but it can be even more fun when you have the proper utensils. Even though carbon steel and cast iron wok frying pans share many similarities, the differences between the two can determine how well your meal turns out. Carbon Steel…
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Misen Nonstick Pan Review
By Luong Tan
Kitchen Basics,

Misen Nonstick Pan Review

Misen is still fairly new to the market – hence, it is no surprise that the majority remain skeptical about their cookware. Their ‘thing’ is offering high-quality pots, pans, and cookware sets that are well-suited for either modern or traditional styles at low prices compared to other brands and this has made them rather popular – particularly amongst millennials. Their products are all made in China and each one is made with high-quality materials, aesthetically pleasing design, and guaranteed durability. But are they actually as good as they sound? In this article, we will be giving you a Misen nonstick…
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How hot does an Electric Stove get?
By Luong Tan
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How hot does an Electric Stove get?

Electric stoves are peculiar for getting hot. But how hot does an electric stove get? You'd be surprised. This article answers the question: how hot does an electric stove get? And how to keep your other cookware from overheating. So let's delve right in! How hot does an electric stove get? An electric stove is a stove that has a fused electrical heating device for cooking and baking. An electric stove can get very hot, hot enough to melt pots at its highest temperature if care isn't taken. When the small coil that is in an electric stove is adjusted…
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Should We Buy a Food Mill or Blender: Detailed Comparison
By Luong Tan
Food Guides, Kitchen Basics, Tools & Gadgets

Should We Buy a Food Mill or Blender: Detailed Comparison

With the popularity of meat grinders today, many homemakers also wonder whether to use a food mill or a blender, which is appropriate and cost-effective. Let's Bourbon O dig deeper together. Features: food mill and blender Food mill A mill food, compared to a blender, is special in that mill food is a specialized machine for grinding meat, typically pork, chicken, shrimp, crab, fish, etc. Mill food usually operates with large capacity and high speed. The function of grinding, mincing, even, smooth, and puree of meats and meat-related foods is also quite good, meeting the requirements of convenient and safe use. Mill…
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Can I Use A Meat Thermometer For Oil
By Johny
Kitchen Basics

Can I Use A Meat Thermometer For Oil

“Can I use a meat thermometer for oil” is a typical question when it comes to different uses of meat thermometers. If you have a large pot of oil, it might be more difficult to tell if the oil reaches the required temperature for cooking or not. Let’s find out if it’s possible to measure oil’s temperature using a thermometer in the article below. What are the types of meat thermometers? Instant-read meat thermometers: This kind of thermometer can measure the internal temperature of meat in an instant. Simply pierce the thermometer’s probe end into the thickest part of your meat…
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Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce recipe: Easy Chuy’s enchilada sauce recipe
By Johny
Food Guides, Kitchen Basics

Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce recipe: Easy Chuy’s enchilada sauce recipe

Chuy's Boom Boom Sauce recipe has an undeniable fame, as many people claim that it’s one of the most tasty green enchilada sauces ever made. Every ingredient is used in the perfect proportion. From the green chiles to green onions, tomatillos, cilantro, bell pepper… The end result is a well-balanced, creamy and tangy sauce that everyone loves! About Chuy’s Boom Boom Sauce Everyone loves Chuy’s – a Tex-Mex restaurant chain founded in 1982 by John Zapp and Mike Young. It’s headquartered in Austin, Texas, America. Chuy’s menu ranges from famous appetizers such as quesadillas, panchos, nachos… To salads, burritos, tacos…
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How long do you cook Hot Pockets in the microwave – Bourbon O’s tips
By Johny
Electric Appliances, Kitchen Basics,

How long do you cook Hot Pockets in the microwave – Bourbon O’s tips

“How long do you cook Hot Pockets in the microwave?” – this is  the type of question most people would ask when it comes to preparing Hot Pocket meals. From beef tacos and cheddar cheeseburgers to five cheese pizzas, this American food brand offers various dishes with different flavors to solve your hunger in an instant. Let’s find out the exact time to microwave Hot Pocket products for warm and soothing meals. How long do you cook Hot Pockets in the microwave It’s safe to microwave the hot pocket products. In fact, it even takes way less time to cook…
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Best Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Recipes You Should Try
By Johny
Food Guides, Kitchen Basics

Best Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Recipes You Should Try

Hamilton Beach Bread Maker recipes are simple to make but very useful for any occasion. Hamilton Beach is a well-known brand in the field of home appliances. And their bread maker is also very popular around the world, as it’s user-friendly and allows you to make different types of bread. In this article, we will show you some extremely easy recipes for Hamilton Beach bread makers. About Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Hamilton Beach bread maker was first invented in 1938 and boasts of an impressive history. Nowadays, you can find a wide variety of bread makers under this brand. Such…
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How to strain without a strainer: The most useful items in the kitchen
By Sarah
Food Guides, Kitchen Basics

How to strain without a strainer: The most useful items in the kitchen

For those who love cooking at home, you always need a strainer. Especially, when you need to remove water from the boiled potatoes or anything you cook. However, what will you do if you don’t find it? Or it's so dirty that you don’t have time to clean it? In those cases, you need to know how to strain without a strainer. In this article, we will show you several ways that you can strain your food without the need of a strainer or colander. Tongs Tongs is a useful item in the kitchen Most kitchens have tongs. It is…
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