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Cooking can be a great way to save money in difficult economic times.By preparing meals and not eating out all the time you can put more money in your pocket and give less to fast food places and restaurants.

This article can help you find ways to do more home cooking.If you want to make chocolate peelings, try a vegetable peeler!A vegetable peeler is a great way to get large, firm shavings from a hard piece of chocolate.

To get even better results, heat the chocolate in the microwave for five seconds before you start peeling.This will soften it just enough to make the peeling process easier.Use your microwave to melt chocolate instead of slaving over a double boiler.

Remember, a smaller amount of flour is less likely to scorch.Stir constantly until the mixture is the color of milk chocolate.When melting chocolate for coatings, truffles or other recipes, always use a double boiler or a Pyrex bowl atop a saucepan partially filled with simmering water.

To get extra moist chocolate chip cookies, add a packet of dried vanilla pudding mix to any recipe. You do not have to add the other ingredients for the pudding recipe or even add extra moisture to your existing recipe.

Store cooking chocolate correctly.Cooking chocolate must be stored below 70 degrees, which means the refrigerator, especially in warm weather.Wrap it tightly and keep it away from any strong smelling foods.

Dark chocolate will keep in the fridge for up to one year, milk chocolate for up to six months.All chocolate can be kept in the freezer for up to one year.As expressed in the beginning of the article, you can never know enough about cooking.

All chocolate can be kept in the freezer for up to one year.There is no longer a need to hold onto any fear of the kitchen.By following these ideas and learning the basics of cooking, you will be rewarded.With a little time and practice you will be whipping up gourmet meals to impress your friends in no time at all.