Are you baffled by the meals your loved ones are able to make? The information in this article can help anyone into a skilled chef.

Bake pie and tart crusts a longer time than you think they should be baked. They should be a light golden caramel color rather than pale in color. The darker color results when the sugar in the crust has started to caramelize and this will give a much sweeter and crisp flavor.

Slice meat thinly on the bias very thin when you are making stir fry. This can take time and very time-consuming.

This will help keep the foods flavor in and make for a tasty meal.

Plan on preparing a big pot of stock so that the excess can freeze and used later. Good homemade chicken stock is a wonderful base in soups, casseroles, stews and other dishes.

When you cook a pumpkin, stand it up and then slice it down the middle. Place them on different baking pan with the cut side down.

This will allow your food the maximum amount of flavor possible.

Always get the freshest garlic for it. A good rule of thumb for garlic: Fresher means sweeter.You will also …