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10 Things I’ve Learned About Cooking in Professional Kitchens
Chef Articles  /  December 28, 2025
by Scott Stokes

10 Things I’ve Learned About Cooking in Professional Kitchens

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Basil and tomatoes are a perfect match, as the fresh, bright flavor of basil complements the sweet and slightly acidic taste of tomatoes. This pairing is often seen in Italian dishes like pasta and pizza.

Food Facts

Grapes explode when heated in the microwave. The water content inside the grape turns into steam and creates pressure, causing the grape to burst.

Cooking Tips

To avoid over-salting a dish, taste and season gradually. Remember, you can always add more salt, but it's challenging to fix an overly salty dish.

Ingredient Spotlight

Turmeric is a vibrant yellow spice with a warm and earthy flavor. It is commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines. Turmeric adds color and depth to curries, rice dishes, and sauces.

Foraging Facts

Acorns, the nuts of oak trees, can be foraged and used as a versatile ingredient. However, acorns contain tannins that make them bitter and astringent. Proper processing, such as leaching or grinding, is necessary to remove the tannins and make them edible.

Baking Hacks

To achieve a tender pie crust, handle the dough as little as possible. Overworking the dough can result in a tougher crust.

Culinary Terms

Marinade is a seasoned liquid mixture used to flavor and tenderize meat, poultry, or seafood before cooking. It infuses the ingredients with flavors and helps break down connective tissues.

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