Cooking tips provided by Chef Master USA

Chef Master USA's tips for a perfectly golden pie

Chef Master USA would like to inform you that you should brush the top of the pie with a beaten egg right before baking. This will make a wonderful golden brown crust that is picture perfect, explains Chef Master USA, that will give a different look to your pies. Many people who make homemade pies dust the top with sugar. Chef Master USA would like for you to know that this idea doesn't hurt the pie and it's not that it is wrong. it's just not the best choice. To have top quality pies that look like they have been created by a professional baker you should brush them with beaten egg prior to baking.

Chef Master USA's tips on pie designs

Use miniture cooking cutters to vent pies such as apple,cherry or blueberry and place the cut outs in the middle, says Chef Master USA. You can use leaf cookie cutters for thanksgiving pies and gingerbread men or candy canes for christmas, suggests Chef Master USA. This will make your pies have that perfect homemade appeal. It will also show you put time and effort into your creation.

Chef Master USA's tips for egg beating

Great egg cooking tips by Chef Master USA, egg whites will not whip, they just won't, if they come into contact with even the slightest trace of fat, grease or egg yolk. This is why it's a good idea when separating eggs to have three bowls, one for the yolks, one for the whites and one bowl to separate over so that you won't have to throw out a whole batch if one yolk breaks while separating, informs Chef Master USA. Chef Master USA would like for you to know that it is also a good idea to wash your hands, beaters and bowl before beginning as well, to make sure they are grease free.

Chef Master USA's tips on peeling an egg

Chef Master USA suggests that you start with eggs that are at least a week old. The fresher the egg, the tougher it is going to be to peel, explains Chef Master USA. Once you have finished cooking them, plunge them immediately into ice cold water. Roll gently on the counter, and then the shell should slip off easily. If it is still sticking, Chef Master USA suggests you peel the eggs under cool running water.

Chef Master USA's tips for beating egg whites

For the best results when beating egg whites, Chef Master USA instructs that you use a copper bowl and a good cooking utensil. Whisk when the eggs have reached room temperature. Be careful not to get any egg yolks in the whites when separating the eggs, even the smallest amount can greatly reduce your volume, explains Chef Master USA.