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[{"categories":null,"contents":" place pasta in cold water in pot with lid on bring to boil uncover el dente in 5-10 minutes ","permalink":"https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/el-dente-pasta/","tags":["Information","Pasta"],"title":"El Dente Pasta"},{"categories":null,"contents":"There’s no denying how much vibrant flavor fresh lemons and limes bring to a recipe, but they’re not cheap! So here are a few tricks that I use to juice a lemon (or lime) to make sure you get every last drop of juice and leave no penny wasted.\nChoose Ripe Lemons This step might be the most obvious, but it can also be the most difficult depending on the season or your location. Unripe, rock-hard lemons are not likely to give you much juice no matter what, so spend some time checking for ripeness before you buy.\nGive the lemons a light squeeze. A ripe, juicy lemon will feel a little heavy and give just slightly when squeezed. If it’s too soft, it’s probably past its prime. A very light lemon is likely to be dry or have a thick pith and less juice. Looks for a bright yellow peel with a nice sheen. The lemon should never look dull or wrinkled.\nRoll It I like to think of this step as the “pre-squeeze.” Before cutting into the lemon, roll it on the countertop with pressure. This crushes some of the membranes in the lemon even before you cut, so the juice is loose and ready to go!\nMicrowave It Pop the lemon in the microwave for 20-30 seconds (again, before cutting it open). This has a similar effect to rolling the lemon in that it causes some of the membranes inside to burst and release their juice. Plus, a warm lemon is a lot softer and easier to squeeze than a cold lemon.\nReam It After finally cutting the lemon in half and doing an initial squeeze by hand, I like to “ream” the inside of the lemon. While there are special tools made for this purpose, I find that a large spoon works just fine. Simply insert the spoon into the center of the halved lemon and twist. This crushes any remaining membranes and releases every last drop. And then do one last squeeze after reaming.\nFreeze It Another option, if you do happen to get some lemons that are really dry, is to freeze them. Freezing breaks almost all of the internal membranes and will leave the lemon very soft and juicy after thawing. Freezing lemons is a great way to save extra lemons that you plan to use for zesting and juicing. You can read my full tutorial on how to freeze citrus here. Recipes for Fresh Lemons\nNow that you’re a pro at squeezing lemons, here are a few awesome recipes to make with all that fresh juice!\n","permalink":"https://culinary.kemonine.info/notes/2024/10/juicing-lemon/","tags":["Information","Lemon"],"title":"Juicing Lemon"},{"categories":null,"contents":"","permalink":"https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/10/simple-chicken-parm/","tags":["Dinner","Chicken","Pasta"],"title":"Simple Chicken Parm"},{"categories":null,"contents":"","permalink":"https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/08/basic-chicken-parm/","tags":["Dinner","Chicken","Noodles"],"title":"Basic Chicken Parm"},{"categories":null,"contents":"","permalink":"https://culinary.kemonine.info/recipes/2024/08/red-beans-sausage-and-rice-skillet/","tags":["Dinner","Sausage","Rice","Corn","Beans"],"title":"Red Beans, Sausage and Rice Skillet"},{"categories":null,"contents":"Ingredients Ground Beef Mix 1 1/2 pounds ground beef preferably 85% lean 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1 large egg 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp oil Gravy 2 cups beef broth 1 small onion thinly sliced 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for depth) Instructions In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape the mixture into 4-6 oval patties, about ¾ inch thick. Heat a skillet over medi