Guide to Baking Your Food in the Oven

Usually, the cooking and preparation times for food in the oven are indicated in recipes, but to cook independently, it will help you a lot to know the most suitable times for each case. Meats Preparation Normally, the meats are seared over the fire, then placed on a baking tray with oil. They will be basted with their own juices frequently to prevent them from drying out. Times For every ½ kilo of meat at 220º, the times will be: - 18 to 20 minutes if you want the meat rare - About 24 minutes if you prefer it “medium” - Up to 30 minutes if you require it well done Fish Preparation As a rule, fish will have their scales removed, cleaned, and lightly salted before placing them in the baking dish. They will then be brushed with oil and seasoned with spices and herbs to taste. Times For 1 kilo of fish at a temperature of 200º, they will stay for 20 minutes. Depending on their weight, you will need to increase the cooking time and vice versa. Vegetables Preparation The vegetables will be washed and cut according to the recipe and preference and brushed with oil before placing them on the baking dish. Times A temperature between 120º and 150º will be optimal for cooking vegetables. They will remain in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Breads, doughs, and pastries Preparation Once the desired dough is prepared, it is common to lightly oil/moisten the tray to easily release the preparation afterward. Times - For baking doughs and cakes, the ideal temperature will be 180º - For pastries, a higher temperature will be required, around 220º Gratinating Preparation Gratinating is very simple; you only need to turn on the top part of the oven, placing the tray with the food to be gratinated as close as possible to the heat. Times Normally 5 minutes or even less at maximum temperature is usually enough to obtain the beautiful golden tone intended with gratinating. Drying Preparation In a conventional oven, you can dry all kinds of foods, such as tomatoes, fruits... They are a very practical way to prepare them for preservation. Clean and sliced, the chosen food will be placed on a baking tray covered with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Times - At a temperature of 50º, they will remain for several hours until they lose all the water and their surface is rough - Once dried, they are stored in glass containers - When they are to be consumed, it will be necessary to soak them in warm water for 15-20 minutes Now we leave you some recipes so you can prepare them in the oven and follow the guide we have shared with you. Take note. Baked Fried Chicken This baked fried chicken recipe is first dipped in a mixture of mustard and mayonnaise and then coated with cereal and breadcrumbs. It turns out very delicious and is prepared entirely in the oven. Light Baked Pasta This version of the delicious baked pasta is very light and nutritious. The white sauce is made with skim milk and very little butter. Baked Gratin Pasta This delicious elbow pasta is cooked in a béchamel sauce with cheese and finished off in the oven. Baked Pasta with Eggplant and Mozzarella This delicious baked elbow pasta has two layers of eggplant and melted mozzarella cheese. A very good dish for vegetarians. Baked Sweet Potato with Honey Sweet potato is super nutritious as it is very high in calcium, potassium, and fiber. If you are trying to eat healthily, replace potatoes with this delicious baked sweet potato recipe with maple honey. Baked Sea Bass with Tomato Sauce This tasty recipe consists of baked Sea Bass fillets accompanied by a tomato vinaigrette on a bed of couscous. Mixed Baked Mushrooms Delicious mixed mushrooms baked with herbs such as mint, parsley, ginger, and shallots. Glazed Ham with Jam in the Oven A rich ham glazed with citrus jam and spices baked for 2 and a half hours and accompanied by a rich citrus sauce. An excellent dish for a Christmas dinner or an elegant dinner. Salmon with Herb Crust A delicious baked salmon made with a crust of bread, parsley, and olive oil.