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Salmon from the dishwasher
March 2024

Salmon from the dishwasher

Even if you do not believe it: Even with the dishwasher you can cook. It works very well with fish, such as salmon. The dishwasher has one advantage: The hot steam always has the same temperature of...

Bamboo steamer for steamed pasta or Maultaschen
March 2024

Bamboo steamer for steamed pasta or Maultaschen

My brood loves steamed noodles. Now I'm not a fan of many pots at the same time on the stove and above all I do not like the rinsing of maybe burnt pots. Recently I bought a bamboo damper with 3...

Close the steam hole in the pot lid
March 2024

Close the steam hole in the pot lid

I have a couple of pots and pans with glass lid, which have a small Abdampfloch in the lid. But I prefer vapors (including potatoes, vegetables ...), this hole is superfluous, as too much water vapor...

Dried tomatoes and eggplant soft-thinned
March 2024

Dried tomatoes and eggplant soft-thinned

Dried tomatoes and aubergines should first be softened before being added to the dish. Dried tomatoes are available in the supermarket in oil to buy, then you can remove them, dab and use as they...

Blanch broccoli properly
March 2024

Blanch broccoli properly

If you like broccoli for example it is recommended to blanch it for only 2 to 3 minutes, that is, it is dipped in bubbly boiling salted water. Then poured in a sieve (I have a sink-sieve, because I...

Cook rice with less effort without cooking bag & rice cooker
March 2024

Cook rice with less effort without cooking bag & rice cooker

Through my sushi experiments, I have discovered this method and now cook my rice just like that. He does not get so muddy and it's easier. This method works only with loose rice, which I find much...

Cook eggs in the oven
March 2024

Cook eggs in the oven

Eggs are wonderfully cooked in the oven, completely without water. Lately they had turned off the water in the house for repairs, and since I needed hard boiled eggs and could not wait that long, I...

Cooking potatoes in a pressure cooker
March 2024

Cooking potatoes in a pressure cooker

For some time, recipes have been published that can be prepared in a pressure cooker. I would like to share a tip on how potatoes for Swabian potato salad are perfectly cooked in a pressure cooker....

Steamer for the microwave - gently cook vegetables
March 2024

Steamer for the microwave - gently cook vegetables

With a steamer for the microwave can cook vegetables quickly and gently, especially the potatoes taste much more aromatic. I have a small steamer, diameter 23 cm, that's enough for 2 portions, you...

Asparagus from the oven - awesome
March 2024

Asparagus from the oven - awesome

It's asparagus time! We are looking forward to this wonderful and healthy vegetable. But cooking the asparagus in the water is slow to get boring, even if you change the side dishes again and again....