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There are two basic ways to flour the chicken, and which one you use will depend on what you prefer and probably on what Grandma did. The paper bag method involves putting spices and flour into a strong paper bag, then dropping the chicken in a few pieces at a time. Close the bag and shake it for even coating with little to no mess.

Using a shallow dish to coat your chicken requires putting the flour and spices into a dish such as a pie pan or casserole, then rolling them in the mixture. This still coats well, and it allows you to see more easily, what you are doing. However, it does result in a bit more mess. Most people will use one method or the other according to personal preference and what their Grandma used.

Remember that the amount of chicken you work with should correspond to the recipe – three pounds at a time is common. You will want to trim excess skin and fat before cooking. People who use boneless chicken, boneless skinless chicken, or who trim all the skin will need to cook their chicken for less time than those using bone-in chicken or frying an entire bird. No matter what you do, take care and pay attention and you will get great fried chicken to match those old summer memories.

Summer is slowly making its way here and we are all very excited: so many summer activities. One of my favorite ones has to be cooking with a barbecue. This year will be special: my brother will be hosting a huge barbecue party in the beginning of May. He will be catering for about 55 people: it’s going to be a lot of beef, chicken and vegetables to entertain the crowd. I had to argue with him however that having it outdoors would be far better than just having an indoor barbecue party. Here is a list of reasons I gave him to defend my stance on hosting and catering a barbecue party outdoors rather than having everything done inside of his home.

1. The weather is finally getting nicer and people want to be outdoors. This year, New York had horridly cold weather and people couldn’t get out much and now that the weather was ok, an outdoor barbecue would be a perfect way to celebrate.

2. The smoke. If you are catering for so many people, there will be a lot of food being barbecued and the fumes could gather up causing an unpleasant smell and destroying the ambiance. Outdoors however this would be no problem since the smoke would not be trapped in a closed space.

3. Outdoor barbecues can be more spacious and beneficial for the guests. If catering to such a party, a lot of space will be needed and if it is indoors and in a small house, then no one will really be comfortable.

These are the three major reasons why it would be better to host and cater a barbecue party outside than inside. Since my brother is preparing food for over 50 people I also recommended that perhaps it would be wise for him to search for some professionals in barbecue catering to help so that way the day of the party he does not get overstressed.

While you can’t become a great cook just from reading, it certainly helps so you have the knowledge to call on when you’re actually cooking in your own kitchen or at work (if you work at a restaurant).

Here are a couple tips I’ve compiled that I frequently use each and every day I cook.

Hopefully some of these will help you like they’ve helped me!

1. If you accidentally put in too much salt into your dish, you can re-balance the saltiness by adding chopped potatoes, tomatoes, or even a teaspoon of sugar. This will help bring the saltiness back down to a normal level.

2. If you’re making gravy and its a bit water, add some corn flour to the mix. Corn flour is known to be a very effective thickening substance. You’ll want to avoid lumpiness when you’re adding the corn flour, so be sure to mix it in some water before adding.

3. If you’re deep frying a dish and the hot oil begins to foam and rise, you could potentially have a dangerous spill on your hands. To prevent this, add a small piece of tamarind to the oil. The piece of tamarind will stop it from spilling over (I have no idea HOW this works or what the chemical reaction is behind it, but just try it really works wonders!).

4. If you hate crying when you’re cutting an onion, try chilling it in your fridge before you cut it up. Another way to control the fumes and aroma that comes from an onion when you cut it is to soak it in water before you put it to the knife.

Taking dinner on Sunday is very enjoyable and full of excitement. However I have found many times that on certain days people like to take dinner outside. They don’t feel it urgent to cook food at home and enjoy the evening. However, so far as my knowledge goes, they have lack of confidence to prepare food items in their own kitchen. You should be a good planner and need to pay huge concentration to select the items for cooking nicely so that in the long run you will be free to eat various delicious dishes on Sunday evening. It is a common scenario that people like to purchase the packed of fried chickens for eating on Sunday evening. They have no intention to bring some changes to the food items.

In different ways you can spend the Sunday evening by preparing good dishes. You can prepare yourself for making casserole or dessert which will be very tasty at the dinner table. If it is small get together at your home, you will have made the proper arrangement of the several dishes for the guests and invitees. There will be everyone at the dinner table at your home they will appreciate you for your wonderful dish items which you have made only for the Sunday special.

However, only the arrangement of the spicy and fast food will not work out on the special day. You need to take care of the geriatric community. Those who are old and the aged will come to your house to celebrate the evening. Now it is your turn to take care of their health. You need to prepare the first quality salads and the nutritious food items which will be free of high cholesterol level and fat.

Those who suffer from the obesity will take the special food for safeguarding their health. Cooking for potlucks will really provide much amusement. You should take care of the interest of others who will be present at the dinner table for eating different types of food items on Sunday evening. If you are not too much experienced and competent, you must go to the online sites for collecting the information and data regarding the different types of food items for your invited foodies. If they are real connoisseur of food and beverage they will surely appreciate your cooked dishes which will be delicious, tasty and highly qualitative. Be patient and take time to choose the correct recipe for the preparation of dishes to enjoy every moment on Sunday.