Three Ways You Can Make Restaurant Quality Meals At Home

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Who doesn't enjoy a nice meal? It's a treat to make reservations, dress up, and enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant made by a brilliant chef. Because of the current setting and with many people living on budgets these days, dining out can be a rare treat. In order to save money, we renounce some delights and opt to stay at home. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy gourmet meals anymore. You just have to set yourself up to prepare meals that are comparable to those served in restaurants. And yes you can do this without spending a fortune. 

Use The Right Tools

If you're serious about cooking, it's important to have the right tools. You don't need to deck out your kitchen with all the latest gadgets and appliances but you do need to have the essentials to get started. A fundamental kitchen rule to follow is that that you do not need to spend a lot of money on kitchen appliances. A good knife, on the other hand, is well worth the extra money since it is the most used tool in your kitchen. A high quality can last you for a lifetime if you treat it right. This Global Classic Chef's Knife favored by many professional chefs is a worthwhile investment.

Some other essentials you should consider:

• Immersion blender
• Peeler
• Cutting board
• Pots and Pans
• Vegetable steamer
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Durable cookie and cake pans
• Sheet pan

Choose The Best Ingredients
You'll want to use the best quality ingredients for the best results. Visit a farmer's market for the freshest local produce. Chefs advise buying fresh vegetables with leaves and roots attached. Also, remember your herbs. Dried herbs often lack the earthy tastes of fresh herbs. Always get the finest cut of meat when shopping. Preparation is key to achieving a nice dining experience. AVOID trans fats but step up the flavor. Don't forget to use good olive oil.

What is it about restaurants that we find so appealing? The taste. We keep coming back for more because the food is delicious and the tastes are big and robust. learn how to use herbs and spices to infuse your food with a world-class flavor. Herbs and spices serve a purpose besides seasoning. They can include a high concentration of minerals and vitamins. Certain spices are also known to naturally increase metabolism. Reduce salt intake by using other seasonings to lower blood pressure. 

Technique
Most chefs spend years learning their craft. Master these techniques at home and you'll be able to handle any dish.

• Browning/searing
• Making a pan sauce
• Making a roux
• Making a vinaigrette
• Grilling
• Sautéing
• Roasting
• Braising
• Poaching
• Broiling
• Blanching vegetables
• Making a stock

As well as mastering technique, you should also make sure you follow recipes to the letter especially if you're making a dish for the first time. If you are looking for a great gluten-free dish try following the best gluten free pie crust recipe and see how well you do.

These tips should have you cooking up a storm in no time. Do you have any other tips that could help? Or a favorite restaurant meal? 

This is a contributed post.