5 Quick Solutions for Kitchen Mistakes

Some people are naturally good at cooking, while others find the culinary art more challenging, and sometimes their dishes don't turn out as expected. That's why we give you these tips to solve those little inconveniences that could ruin your stews and desserts. Take note! Your food turned out too salty If it's a soup, you can remove some of the broth and replace it with plain water or leftover unsalted broth. If it's rice or pasta, add a few drops of lemon to balance the flavor. For meat or chicken, you could make a sandwich to trick your palate. Get ready for Christmas with these delicious soups   It's hard for you to unmold the cake  This can happen when you don't put enough butter or cooking spray in the mold for the cake to slide out easily. Just let your dessert cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Then place a plate on top of the mold, like a lid, press down with one hand and turn the mold with the other so the cake falls onto the plate. You can also put the mold with the cake in the freezer for a couple of hours, and when it's cold enough, insert a butter knife along the edge of the mold to detach the cake. Delight your family with a Christmas fruitcake   You over-seasoned or over-spiced Acidic foods can reduce heat, so squeeze a bit of lime or lemon juice, add a few drops of vinegar or chopped pineapple. To counteract the flavor of the spices, add a teaspoon of granulated sugar or honey. Add a little sour cream or milk to very spicy dishes. Enjoy these lemon and spice chicken thighs Your pasta is overcooked In a pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil or melt a bit of butter and sauté the pasta for about 5 minutes to give it a firmer texture. You can also serve it with a tomato sauce to mask its mushy consistency. See how to cook pasta correctly The rice at the bottom burned Fill a baking dish or half of your sink with cold water and submerge the pot containing the rice (the water should only touch the outer bottom part of the pot). This could help prevent the burnt flavor from penetrating the rest of the rice. Another option is to place a slice of white bread on the still hot rice and cover the pot. Wait about 10 minutes for the bread to absorb the burnt flavor and then remove it.  Learn how to make good rice Click here and get ready for the holiday season with these tips and recipes we have for you