VideoJug: Cooking Tips & Techniques

How To Get Creative In The Kitchen

VideoJug.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:22 GMT

It’s official: we’re living in bland Britain. Despite 96% of us claiming we’re willing to try new flavours, 2 in 5 of us only experience a new taste once every 6 months or less – and we’re supposed to be a nation which lives for food! According to research conducted by Loyd Grossman Sauces it looks as though we do want to try new things, we’re just not confident enough about the more exotic flavours. We’ve called ‘Taste Master’ Loyd Grossman to the rescue of these poor defenceless ingredients, not to mention our own taste buds. In this tantalising new video he offers up tips and advice on spicing up your life…well, your dinner table first, but who knows where trying new things in the kitchen could lead you? For more information visit www.loydgrossmansauces.co.uk

How To Blanch And Sauté Vegetables

VideoJug.com — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:47:56 GMT

Vegetables can be hit or miss. They're a great source of vitamins and minerals, but cooking them properly can be a disaster. Blanching and sautéing vegetables bring out their natural flavor and health benefits. Follow our chef's technique and master every vegetable!

How To Carve A Chicken

VideoJug.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:49:00 GMT

You can beat perfectly roasted chicken, but before you serve you have to learn the art of carving. Here's how.

How To Check An Egg Is Fresh

VideoJug.com — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:27:00 GMT

Here's a quick trick to tell if an egg is good for eating, or has gone stale.

How To Separate A Garlic Head

VideoJug.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:38:58 GMT

Separating garlic cloves from within the head is a tricky little operation. Not any longer - here's VideoJug's quick tip to instantly separate garlic cloves.

How To Tell If A Chicken Is Cooked

VideoJug.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:33:24 GMT

"There's nothing better than a perfectly roasted chicken, and knowing when it's cooked is key. True, there are always timing guidelines, but chickens, and ovens for that matter, vary greatly. So here's VideoJug's short guide to checking to see if your chicken ready to carve.

How To Separate An Egg

VideoJug.com — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:12:46 GMT

We all know an egg consists of the yellow yolk, and the slippery egg white, but how do you separate the two? It's easier than you might think, as VideoJug's explains…

How To Deseed A Pomegranate

VideoJug.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:05:55 GMT

Pomegranates are delicious, and rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Here's VideoJug's quick tip to easily deseed a pomegranate ready for eating.

How To Cut An Onion

VideoJug.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:41:57 GMT

An 11 year old girl shows her unique way of cutting an onion for a traditional Persian dish.

How To Avoid E. Coli Poisoning At Home

VideoJug.com — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:29:34 GMT

E. coli is a bacteria that can lead to food poisoning and even deadly infection and disease. E. coli may be found just about anywhere, including your kitchen, but it's easy to prevent e. coli poisoning in your home. We'll show you how.

How To Organically Kill Kitchen Bacteria

VideoJug.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:53:33 GMT

Your kitchen can be a breeding ground for bacteria and other germs. If you use commercial cleaning products, you may be causing damage to you, your family and the environment. Follow these steps to organically kill kitchen bacteria.

How To Organically Clean Your Cutting Board

VideoJug.com — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:33:43 GMT

Every master chef has a wooden cutting board in the kitchen. But since wood is porous, it absorbs the color, odor and the bacteria of the foods cut on the board. Harsh chemicals aren't good for you or your cutting board.

Microwave Cooking Techniques

VideoJug.com — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:39:46 GMT

Microwave Cooking Techniques

How To Stock Your Pantry For Indian Cooking - Part 2

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:16:48 GMT

If you're wondering how to go shopping to get all the ingredients for basic Indian Cooking, this is the video for you. Learn to identify and stock your pantry with basic ingredients to cook delicious Indian meals. Part 2 of 2.

How To Stock Your Pantry For Indian Cooking - Part 1

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:41:48 GMT

A little confused when it comes to Indian cooking? Here's the video for you. Learn to identify and stock your pantry with basic ingredients to make delicious Indian food. This is part 1 of 2.

How To Avoid Salmonella Poisoning At Home

VideoJug.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:49:28 GMT

Every year thousands die from salmonella poisoning and even more become painfully ill from this food borne infectious disease. We'll show you how to salmonella-proof your home.

How To Poach An Egg Using A Tuna Tin

VideoJug.com — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:28:29 GMT

Poaching an egg can be a messy process without the right equipment, but you don't need to worry about buying an expensive product, just grab a tin of tuna and we'll show you what to do!

How To Flambe

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:35:35 GMT

How To Flambé: Flambéing your food looks impressive and dramatic, and it adds a delicious cognac flavour to the dish. Here is a guide on how to flambé properly, the VideoJug way.

Chef Skills - How To Julienne

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:33:38 GMT

A short and snappy video on how to julienne your vegetables. An essential skill for any chef, VideoJug shows you how to Julienne safely and efficiently.

Chef Skills - How To Dice

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:31:57 GMT

VideoJug shows it users how to dice vegetables quickly and safely. An key part of cooking, every chef knows how to dice - and now you will too!

How To Grind Spices

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:29:44 GMT

How To Grind Spices: To help you add some flavour to your dinners, here are our top tips here at VideoJug for preparing spices. Learn how to grind spices the VideoJug way, and improve the taste and quality of your meals.

How To Fry

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:28:04 GMT

How To Fry: Frying is a very popular technique among thousands when making your dinner. Here are VideoJug's top tips on how to fry properly.

How To Shred

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:22:10 GMT

Whether you're making a coleslaw, garnishing a dish or simply want your vegetables to cook in a matter of seconds, you'll want to shred them. We're here to show you how.

How To Saute

VideoJug.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:15:50 GMT

To sauté a dish means to cook it in a small amount of hot fat, making sure the food doesn't stick to the pan by making it "jumps" in and out of the heat, from the French word for jump, "Sauter" . Here is how to sauté.

How To Keep Food Safe At A Tailgate Party

VideoJug.com — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:01:17 GMT

When you're going to the big game the last thing you want to happen is for you or a friend to get sick due to some bad food. Follow these tips on ways to keep your food safe for eating.