When you’re cooking in the kitchen, how do you generally approach the meal in question? If you are like most people, you will probably normally follow a recipe – whether a new one or one that you have been carrying around in your head for a long time. But by understanding some of the essentials of cooking, you can create better meals whether you are using a recipe or not. Let’s look at some of the basic cooking science facts you should know, so you can cook with more knowledge and understanding. Heat Control One of the most important cooking elements you need to get really good at is heat control. The better you can control the heat of anything you might be cooking, the more likely it is that you can actually cook it as it needs to be cooked. Something to remember here is that high heat is to be used for developing flavours, but gentle heat is important for avoiding overcooking. For each ingredient you cook with, you need to understand which is the better option – and sometimes, it’s more of a combination between the two. Good heat control ensures your food is cooked so much […]