Renovate Old Dishes With Gourmet Marinades

Dec 6
19:26

2013

Jenifer Whitmire

Jenifer Whitmire

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Time is something that many people do not have. Often they have job obligations as well as family matters to tend to. Then there are also outside acti...

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Time is something that many people do not have. Often they have job obligations as well as family matters to tend to. Then there are also outside activities that shape a persons life such as pursuing a higher education or spiritual time. Planning a nutritious meal takes time that some people simply do not have. This is a big part of why the use of gourmet marinades is growing in popularity.

While some love to experiment in the kitchen after putting in long hours,Renovate Old Dishes With Gourmet Marinades  Articles others see cooking as a chore. Having another prepare the food is ideal but it can also be costly and if done for a period of time, can present health risks. Although some eating establishments offer healthier options, eating these foods should still be done in moderation.

Many have found that making simple recipes routine with new shortcuts can make a difference when it comes to making healthy meals. By using marinades and rubs on meats and some vegetables, this cuts cooking and preparation time greatly. All that is needed is to cover the food and let sit for a minimum two hours.

Saving time is equally important to those who want to save money and calories that come with eating in restaurants. Marinades are better than most sauces or graves that people use to enhance entrees. There are also fewer calories, no fat, and the seasonings are already mixed in for the best flavor.

Although these offer many health benefits, users should be cautious of cheap products that use fillers and are high in sodium content. Gourmet products have a great concentration of herbs and other flavors so that is passed onto the food itself. This means less salt consumed as well as time spent marinating.

Another reason to stay away from cheap products is that they take a long time to flavor food. Often people say that they have to use additional seasonings or chop fresh herbs to add flavor. Taking this additional step defeats the purpose of using a rub or marinade and using extra seasonings can also be costly over time.

When it comes to seasoning vegetables with marinades, it can take some practice. A good vegetable that is not only dense but also inexpensive is the potato. These can benefit greatly from garlic or herb based marinades and a great substitute for potatoes dishes made with butter or cooked in heavy oil.

Anyone looking to get the hang of using rubs and marinades will find how really easy it is. By preparing meats or vegetables as normal, it is important to remove water so that the seasonings are not diluted. Then cover meat or vegetable while it sits in a sealed bag or bowl with a securable lid. To get maximum flavor, some users prepare the entree after work and let the gourmet marinades sit overnight, although they provide enough flavor in as little as an hour.

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