Mincing Garlic
So many recipes have minced garlic as a flavor foundation. However, using a knife alone to get garlic into tiny pieces is not easy. You often have to stand over the cutting board for a while and slice the same clove many times. You can make the process of mincing garlic easier by using a mortar and pestle. Before grinding the cloves into a paste, cut them first into smaller pieces. This way you will use fresh garlic but with the pre-packaged mince consistency. You can have that subtle flavor boost in your food without the risk of having a too-large bit of garlic that you might bite into.
Mincing Garlic
Making Mashed Potatoes
This cooking trick is for those who want an extra-decadent meal. For mashed potatoes, try cooking the spuds in heavy cream instead of water. Take the potatoes out of the cream, mashed them, and add that same cream to the dish instead of using milk. You don’t want creamy potatoes every night. However, if you are thinking of going all out, this trick will surely give you richer and more flavorful potatoes.
Making Mashed Potatoes