Before the holidays, learn to cook lightly!  

Here is the guide that will help you with your cooking methods  

- How to cook meats and fish  ?  

• Steam :  to the steamer.

• In court bouillon :  in a large quantity of court bouillon (salted boiling water + bouquet garni).

• In foil :  in the oven in parchment paper or aluminum foil or in the microwave in parchment paper.

• Grilled :  under the grill of the oven or on the barbecue.

• Sautéed :  in a hot (non-stick) skillet .

- How to cook eggs  ?

• In water with shell :  shell (3 min), calves (5 min), hard (10 min).

• In water without shell :  poached in lightly salted water and vinegar.

• In a pan  (non-stick coated) very hot: fried or in an omelet.

• Water bath  (in a salad bowl placed on a pot of boiling water): scrambled with skimmed milk.

• In the oven :  casserole dish in an ovenproof ramekin.

• In the microwave oven :  in a suitable ramekin, casserole dish (about 1 min at medium power) or scrambled with skimmed milk (about 1 min 30, stirring during cooking).

-  How to cook vegetables / and fruits  ?

• Steam :  in a steamer or in a pressure cooking pot.

• In the water :  in a large quantity of salted boiling water.

• Steamed :  in a covered pot.

• Grilled :  under the grill of the oven or on the barbecue.

• Sautéed :  in a hot (non-stick) pan or in a wok.

• In the microwave oven :  in a suitable covered dish (add a bit of water).

• Foil :  in the oven in parchment paper or in the microwave in parchment paper.

- How to cook starches  ?

• Creole style :  in a large quantity of salted boiling water.

• Pilaf without fat:  brown in a hot frying pan or saucepan (non-stick coating) or in a wok, add 3 times the volume of cold water and cook until completely absorbed.

• Special case of couscous semolina :  pour the semolina into a bowl, add 1.5 times the volume of salted boiling water. Let stand, covered, until completely absorbed.  (You can add a drizzle of olive oil if you wish)

• Special case of potatoes :  steamed, boiled, grilled, sautéed etc.

For cooking times or specific preparation methods, refer to the  instructions  noted on the package.

VARY YOUR COOKING MODES AND ENJOY your dishes with herbs and spices

(to give your preparations a better taste).