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How do you make vanilla whipped cream?
Making vanilla whipped cream is simple, and it's just that-whipped cream. Take the amount needed of heavy whipping cream, put it in your blender - or in a bowl using a hand blender - whip the cream until at a "stiff peak" (meaning when you take the whisk and turn it upside down, the excess whipped cream should stand straight up without running)
When adding flavor you want to do it when the cream is still liquid. You can add vanilla extract, or the vanilla beans. I prefer the beans because it makes it look like actual vanilla whipped cream.
A secret chefs tip about making whipped cream- Make sure you put your bowl and your whisk in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before making. Your cream will whip up much faster and will turn out perfect every time!
Good Luck, and Happy Cooking!!
-Chef Kelly
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How do you roast the perfect chicken?
When cooking the perfect chicken, you want to first make sure that it is clean. Then dry it with a paper towel. If it's a whole chicken, I put it on a sheet pan covered in foil - for an easy clean up!
The next step is to rub the chicken with either butter, or extra-virgin olive oil. Sometimes I sprinkle a little lemon juice and garlic for added flavor. Cook it in the oven for 45 minutes at about 400 degrees. - Of course, the time differs for the weight of the chicken - After it is done, I like to cut it up into portions and then put it under the broiler to crisp up the skin. (That's my favorite part!)
Good Luck, and Happy Cooking!!
-Chef Kelly
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How do you get cookies to be soft and chewy? It seems like my cookies always turn out too crispy or crumbly. Does it have to do with cooking time, or the ingredients? Please help! =)
When baking the perfect cookies, you want to make sure that your dough balls are all the same size, that way they will all cook evenly. So, the secret is making sure that your dough is cold - whether it's out of a package or fresh. Then you want to make sure that your oven temperature is hot. If your recipe calls for 350*, bump it up to 400*. When the cold dough enters the piping hot oven, it forms a crust around the outside, and the inside is nice and gooey.
Good Luck!!
-Chef Kelly
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How can I make Brownies for 300 people? Do you have any recipes or ideas what would be a good way to go about this task?
I assume that you don't have a big industrial kitchen, and your doing this at home... so being a chef and having been put in this situation with a home kitchen, you must first find your perfect recipe, then make them in batches since your one oven cannot hold 300 brownies at one time.
Good Luck!!
-Chef Kelly
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