Trim and Terrific Trimmings for the Holiday Meal
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Trim
To remove the inedible or unwanted parts of food, eg trim off the fat from the chops; trim the tops and tails off the beans.
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to remove undesirable portions of a food item (ex. external fat from a cut of beef or stems from grapes) before further preparation or service.
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Trim - To remove the parts of a food that are not needed for preparation.
Trinity - A Louisiana Cajun/Creole vegetable mixture consisting of an equal combination of onion, green pepper, and celery used extensively in these types of cooking.
Trim liver, cutting away connective pieces and any dark spots. Cut into large bite-sized pieces, keeping the lobes intact as much as possible. Refrigerate until needed. Trim heart of fat.
Trim meat into 1" cubes.
Put into a bowl and add ginger, garlic, chili, cream and salt. Mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
Pour enough oil into a wok to come to a depth of 1".
Heat over medium low flame.
Put the breadcrumbs in a dish.
Trim fat and gristle from the meat and cut into cubes (about 3.5cm chunks.) Melt the dripping or lard in a deep, ...
Trim fat from meat. Cut meat into 3/4-inch cubes. Coat meat with the flour. In a large saucepan brown half of the coated meat in hot oil. Remove from saucepan. Brown the remaining meat with the onion and garlic, adding more oil, if necessary.
Trim the broccoli into tiny florets, chop the stalky parts into small pieces.
Trim the woody ends of asparagus stalks before cooking. Very thick or tough stalks can be peeled, though peeling is not necessary (some cooks peel them for aesthetic effect). Asparagus can be boiled, steamed, grilled or roasted.
Trim ends from celery rib; cut into 3-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise in half.
Make lengthwise cut from end of celery piece almost to center; repeat to slice end into thin slivers.
Trim prep time using these quick tips:
Boil water with the lid on the pot. Be sure the water is unsalted; it will boil faster.
Chop extra onions, celery and bell pepper, and refrigerate or freeze for ready-to-use veggies.
Trim beans and cut into 2-inch pieces. Heat a 6-quart heavy kettle over moderately low heat until hot. Add oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Cook seasoning paste, stirring frequently, until dry and very fragrant, about 25 minutes.
To trim or clean poultry or fish
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Dress To trim or clean poultry or fish
Drippings The juices or liquified fats left in a pan after cooking meat or other food.
Drizzle To slowly pour a fine stream of liquid over a dish.
To peel or trim food of its outer layer of skin, usually vegetables.
Peaks
The mounds and swirls made in a mixture; egg whites that has been whipped are stiff if they stay upright, or soft if they fall over. The same applies to whipped cream.
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A tool used to trim the outer skin of an apple from the apple flesh. This device will most often remove the core while removing the skin around the apple, leaving it cored and either whole or sliced.
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Before cooking, trim off any tough stems or midribs. The traditional Southern method of cooking is to slowly simmer the collard greens in water with a bit of salt pork for flavor, until very tender.
Peel the cucumbers, trim and cut in half length wise. Remove the seeds by scooping out the centers of the cucumbers with a teaspoon. Slice cucumbers crosswise into 1/4 pieces, place them into a colander fitted over a bowl, and toss with kosher salt.
Pare-To peel or trim a food, usually vegetables.
Peaks-Egg whites whipped until stiff peaks form or they stay upright.
Peel-to remove the outer skin of fruit and vegetables with a knife or vegetable peeler.
Trim the stems and save for making soup.
Crimini - Firm, dense consistency; earthy flavor. Best used stuffed with herbs and nuts.
Dried European - Cepe, boletus, or porcini. Keep in a tightly sealed jar in your refrigerator.
A single ounce of gold will at this stage be extended to 75 X4 X4 = 1200 leaves, which will trim to squares of about 34 in. each.
Trim the base, remove the tough outer layers and finely slice, then chop or pound the white interior. For pastes and salads, use the tender white portion just above the root.
If you do buy the roots with the tops, trim the stalks and save them for soups and stews. The roots should be wrapped in plastic, stored in the refrigerator, and used within a week.
To prepare it, boil it in a stockpot, then plunge it in cold water and peel off the skin and trim the base of gristle and fat. You can then cut it into thin slices and serve it hot or cold.
Pare: To peel or trim a food, usually vegetables.
Pesto: A sauce usually made of fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and cheese.
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Giblets: Organs and other trim from poultry, including the liver, heart, gizzard, and neck.
Glace (Fr.): Reduced stock; ice cream; icing. Glace (Fr.): Glazed or iced.
Perishables: To crisp or trim a product that looks case- worn. Grocery: To re-affix labels. To refine a category or shelf set.
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Whichever leek partner you choose, make sure your leeks are free of sand and silt, which like to lurk in the inner crevices. To prep, trim the woody dark green parts, cut off the root, then slice in half lengthwise.
"Delicious biscotti with chocolate swirls. A light, relatively healthy treat. Adapted from Holly Clegg's Trim&Perfect Diabetic Cooking (trust me the recipe does not taste diabetic, no artificial anything)"
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A slender Asian mushroom sold in small packages; good raw in salads or cooked as a garnish. To use, just trim off the spongy base and separate the strands. Enriched ...
It is generally cooked by steaming, frying or sauteing. Trim the bottoms of tough stems and remove fibrous parts of upper stems with a paring knife. To subdue bitterness, blanch briefly, then shock in cold water before cooking.
Trim off any knobbly bits, then peel carefully, as the tough skin has an unpleasant taste. Slice to use in a paste and use up as soon as possible after peeling, to prevent loss of flavour.
Also, trim a portion of the box "Gerber Rice Cereal" to tape on the top or side to correctly identify the contents. I even leave a tablespoon on top of the jar for quick scooping and leveling.
Then, rinse the fungus and trim the stem where it was attached to the wood of the tree (cloud ears grow on trees such as the mango and kapok).
White and all-purple stalks are also available in farmers' markets and well-stocked grocery stores. Look for asparagus with crisp, straight stalks and tight buds. Wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 4 days. Trim the ...
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