Cooking For Dummies!

[cschin4]

I am getting pretty good at cooking some things. But, other things just don't seem to turn out so well. I enjoy cooking and I think that being a decent cook saves alot of money as it keeps you from ordering out less, etc. But, I do have some "dumb" questions. Any tips on various types of cooking are appreciated. OK, here is my first dumb question:
1. How do you keep from burning scrambled eggs. Seems like i just get the heat up a tad high, don't move the eggs around enough, etc and end up with some browning which nobody likes! What is the best way to cook them?

Anyone else have some "dumb" questions as well? Let's hear them and all learn!

[ktmarvels]

I usually cook them on medium, but my best girl friend dated a chef and he told her to cook them on low. They obviously take longer on low, but medium heat works just fine for me. I usually stir them pretty constantly once they actually start to cook and harden. Good luck!

[Aleta]

After beating the eggs, I had a small amount of milk and beat them again. I cook them on about 4 on my stove and the key is to constantly move them around. The milk keeps them soft and moist.

[Coleroo]

The only time i've ever burnt eggs is when its above medium. Also make sure you have some nonstick cookwear or grease the pan good. I usually cook right below medium and always add in a bit of milk and perhaps some cheese. The liquid seems to keep 'em moist. Constant stirring is required when they're dry - make sure they're not sticking to the pan (thats when they burn). The more liquid you've added, the less stirring time needed

[Sindel]

i cook them on med heat and keep stirring. it shouldn't brown this way

here's a weird tip - try adding a very small amount of cream of tartar to your scrambled eggs. it gives it a very nice consistency!

[JanH]

Another "dumb" question....how do you scald milk?

[Aleta]

Place milk in pot, turn it up to high and eventually the milk will start rising. I normally take it off the heat when it's almost to the top.

I make my expresso coffee's or capuccino's like this. I make a pot of expresso cofee, scald the milk, pour the milk into see thru mug, add a little bit of sugar, add coffee, put plenty of whip cream on top, add shaved chocolate to top of whipped cream, and sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon. Put in a straw and enjoy.