Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Griddle For Pancakes


To prepare pancakes, you need to start by making the pancake batter. Get a good recipe that is fairly simple to follow, and start measuring out all the ingredients. Follow the instructions on how to mix it all together and you get your batter.

When the better is set, you can finally cook up your pancakes. Just pour out the batter onto the pan, cook, flip, cook some more, and enjoy. That's pretty easy, right? Nothing to it.



Cooking pancakes isn't exactly a science, but you couldn't cook them any which way you want, either. For example, you aren't supposed to bake pancakes. Why not? Because they just wouldn't turn out right. Sticking them in the oven, you wouldn't get the kind of pancakes you're looking for.

If you poured the batter into hot oil and fried it would it still be pancakes? Of course not! In that case, it would be fried dough. And even more, it wouldn't be able to be called 'pan' cakes anymore. What type of pan should you cook your pancakes on? Technically, you could use a skillet or frying pan to make them and it would work, but it probably would be a little difficult. You could even use a wok if you really wanted to, but you'd have trouble.

Villaware Electric Skillet


As a person who grew up on electric stoves, I was shocked when I bought by first home and it came with gas, instead of electric. It was a shock not only to me, but also to my body. The taste of the food was noticeably different and I did not like this new change. Unfortunately, seeing as I had just bought a home, money was tight and I could not afford to get my stove changed to the way I liked it. That is why I had to buy an electric skillet. When I was looking around, I found that the Villaware electric skillet was the best deal for my money.



The Villaware electric skillet comes with a twelve inch pan for me to do all my cooking in. This is more than enough room for me to cook any meal of the day: whether its eggs and bacon for breakfast, a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch or lamb chops and vegetables for dinner, it fits all my needs. And because the pan is non stick and so easy to clean, I actually can use it three times a day without getting the taste of eggs on my lamb chops. The Villaware electric skillet also comes with a glass lid, which I simply adore because I can finally watch my food as it is prepared. I no longer have to play that guessing game of lifting the lid up and rolling my eyes in disappointment. The Villaware electric skillet also comes with stainless steel cooking handles, so be careful when lifting it up after cooking up something good. Add in a food thermometer for safely checking the temperature of your food and you are all set to start cooking.

Cuisinart Electric Skillet


Electrical skillets are available in quite a lot of sizes and styles and are gaining in reputation notably among folks that travel lots or that stay alone or with one other person. These that are half of a bigger household know that an electric skillet also can come in handy for them as well.

The Cuisinart electric skillet CSK-150 is a high efficiency skillet that appears great. It's manufactured from brushed stainless steel construction with a non-stick cooking floor and die-cast stainless handles. It includes a tempered glass lid with a stainless-steel rim and handle. One of these lid is great for being able to view how your food is coming alongside without having to take off the lid. You possibly can cook dinner to a maximum of 450 levels Fahrenheit and it is dishwasher safe. Additionally included is an instruction/recipe book with thirty recipes. What a good way to get you started on cooking up some delicious new meals.

The Cuisinart electric skillet CSK-250 is better knows as the Green Gourmet. It's a 14 inch skillet made with a petroleum free, ceramic based cooking surface. This floor is non-stick and accommodates no PTFE (an artificial higher known by its brand title, Teflon) or PFOA (additionally an artificial). With this skillet you can simmer, sear, fry, griddle or braise with little or no oil or butter. Its adjustable temperature control dial ranges from heat to 450 levels Fahrenheit. The indicator light will flip off when the specified temperature is reached. Additionally included is a booklet of thirty recipes, together with the instructions.

Farberware Electric Skillet


Farberware Company has been manufacturing quality kitchen wares for a long time with a good reputation. Farberware electric skillet exceeds other kitchen wares regarding decent looks, functionality and handiness. It can easily be placed anywhere within your kitchen to give it a decent look. This is one of their best selling products and becoming more popular throughout the world. Its flexibility and functionality makes it unique from other typical cook wares that you are familiar with.  Its exclusive features allow you to cook a wide range of delicious meals within one dish and thus save your valuable time from being wasted in cleaning.Farberware electric skillets are more handy than many others electric skillets to use in packed space like cabins, caravans, dorm rooms and so on. However, its price is rather cheaper than many other leading brands as well.



If you want some variety, you can go for farberware stainless steel electric skillet as well. It features the same things. Farberware 12 electric skillet is another sort of electric skillet that can be used as a buffet set during any occasion. Its handle is heat resistant, replaceable and easier to use as well. When you are going to purchase electric skillet, then you need to consider the following things – features, body design and lid design. These electric skillets are made of some exclusive stainless steel that is really safe for cooking and cleaning as well. It has an exclusive feature of internal heating that equally distributes heat and allow the food to remain heated but not over cooked or burned. The lids of this electric skillet possesses large glass window and its designs are not only practical but elegant as well. Farberware electric skillets are available in all shapes and sizes and can easily fit in any kitchen setting. 

As its designs are stylish, you can simply use them on your buffet table. For this, the thing you need to do is to plug in the electric cord with it and the foods will remain heated and can readily be served to the late comers. Buying a Farberware product is not only a necessity but also an investment. So why are you wasting your time with some ordinary skillets? Just buy a Farberware electric skillet and make your cooking easier than before. 

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Outdoor Kitchen

Dynamic Cooking Systems (DCS) began operations in 1989 with appliance engineers and designers that were at the top of their fields throughout the country. Before becoming a leader in the industry with their outdoor DCS grills, the company began with high-end drop-in cook tops that would become the envy of any commercial establishment. They produced high performance ranges, convection ovens, broilers, and griddles for the food service industry.



As a complement to the outdoor barbecue, DCS created outdoor gas heaters so that the experience could be enjoyed year-round. In 2004, Fisher and Paykel Appliances bought DCS as an innovator in the industry, and brought along manufacturing facilities worldwide. Their products come from over forty countries. Over two thousand storefronts offer the products and over one thousand service organizations are supported.

DCS grills are all made with heavy 304-gauge stainless steel, making the line one of the finest crafted in the industry. Also, with stainless steel, you have no worries of rust, and these puppies can last in any type of weather for year round grilling.

Outdoor Barbecue

Summer time! It is time for fun in the sun and planning those huge back yard events that are all the rage. What is the best way to spend an afternoon with friends and family? Lots of food and good conversation, right! So make it a barbeque and everyone is guaranteed to have a great time. There is so much, which you can cook on a barbeque grill. Everything from steaks to ribs to vegetables and you can also cook them in different ways. There are endless techniques on how to cook on the grill. You can steam, roast, fry and even smoke right on the grill. A lot of grills today come with griddles so you can even have a summer breakfast right in your backyard.



The size and make of grill that you want is all a personal preference. It can be as simple as a charcoal grill all the way up to a fancy stainless steel grill. You can pretty much have a backyard kitchen so you never have to leave your yard while entertaining. There are many different kinds of grills. Like I said there are simple charcoal grills. There are electric grills and there are gas grills. There are grills that are real small, which you can pick up with one hand and move them around to great big huge grills. They can be as cheap as a few dollars up to in the thousands. Again it all is your personal preference and what you can afford.

Making Perfect Pancakes

Pancakes make a perfect breakfast, but making perfect pancakes can be tricky. There are a few easy tips to follow that will help one avoid the most common pitfalls and challenges that have stumped even the best chefs. Transform the perfect pancake from myth to plate with careful preparation, a little patience, and these simple steps.



As with any food, making the perfect pancake begins with high-quality ingredients. Baking powder should be refreshed every six months to ensure the leavening agents are working at an optimal level. Old baking powder can create droopy, heavy pancakes that refuse to rise. Flour and sugar should be no more than a year old to assure freshness, and milk and eggs should be used within a few days of purchase.

Mix the ingredients until the flour is moist, stopping before the batter is free of lumps. Over mixing can cause the batter to get runny, causing the finished product to more resemble crepes than pancakes. The lumps may be disconcerting to some, but they will disperse while cooking.