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Looking for a quick and easy
marinade.
Q: Hello, I am looking for a quick and easy marinade
for steak tips? No mushrooms, or wine, or honey or ginger. Thank
You
A: Marinades serve two purposes: They add flavor,
and they promote crisp, brown exteriors. All you need to create
your own delicious marinades are three basic ingredients:
- Flavorings (such as herbs, spices,
Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and sweeteners such as brown
sugar, etc. if desired)
- Oils to help keep foods pliable
and give them crispy crusts
- Acids (such as citrus juices,
wines, vinegars, or yogurt) to balance the sweetness. Although
acids don't actually break down muscle and tenderize meats, they
do penetrate the outer 1/2 inch of the surface and soften the
flesh, so use them sparingly with delicate fish and poultry.
Because nothing has to be precisely
measured, these virtually foolproof concoctions are more forgiving
than many recipes. A basic formula would be about 1 cup of an
acidic ingredient to 1/4 cup oil with flavorings added according
to your personal tastes.
Enjoy the recipes,
Hope Pryor, Owner and Publisher
of CooksRecipes.com.
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Hope Pryor is the
owner and publisher of CooksRecipes.com and editor of its enewsletter,
The Daily Recipe. She has had several years of schooling in the
home arts and cooking and has over 30+ years of hands-on experience
in her own kitchen mastering her cooking skills which earned
her a reputation as an excellent and knowledgeable cook among
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