🍓👩🏽‍🍳 Session 3 was cooking up success in Cooking 101! Students learned kitchen safety, food prep, teamwork, and creativity while making delicious Strawberry French Toast. Learning never tasted so good! 🍞✨ #SummerFest2026 #Cooking101 #FutureChefs #AliefProud #AliefISD

Aaron is actually tasting his dish as he cooks - smart lad (so many contestants don't seem to do this - even if just to check their seasoning - cooking101) #MasterChefAU

TOPIC: The Microwave Masterclass 🍿🧵 ​Post 1 ​The most misunderstood appliance in your kitchen: The Microwave. ​We all use it, but 90% of us are using it wrong. ​A thread on how to actually cook (not just reheat) like a pro. Set the timer... 👇 ​#KitchenHacks #Cooking101 ​Post 2 ​How it actually works: Microwave radiation causes water molecules in food to vibrate. ​This friction creates heat. ​The radiation penetrates about 1 inch. The rest of the food heats up via conduction (heat moving from the outside in). ​Rule: The thicker the food, the slower it needs to cook. ​Post 3 ​STOP using the default "High/100%" power for everything. ​This is why your meat is rubber and your pasta is dry on the edges. ​The "Power Level" button is your best friend: ​50% (Medium): Perfect for gently reheating delicate items like dairy. ​30% (Low/Defrost): The only way to defrost without cooking the edges. ​Post 4 ​Things you must NEVER put in the microwave (besides metal): ​🛑 Whole Eggs: They become steam bombs. 🛑 Hot Peppers: The heat vaporizes the capsaicin. It’s literal pepper spray when you open the door. 🛑 Grapes: They generate plasma. 🛑 Running it empty: This can permanently damage the internal magnetron. ​Post 5 ​The 3-Step Reheat Formula: ​Arrange: Place thicker portions (like meat) on the outer edge of the plate; they cook faster there. Leave the center open. ​Add Moisture: Sprinkle a teaspoon of water over the plate or use a damp paper towel. Steam is your friend. ​Go Low: Reheat at 60-70% power. It takes 30 seconds longer but revives the food perfectly. ​Post 6 ​"Microwave Safe" means the container won't melt. It does NOT mean chemicals won't migrate into your food. ​✅ Glass and Ceramic are the safest options. ⚠️ Plastic (even if safe) degrades over time. If it’s warped or scratched, toss it. ❌ Never use Styrofoam or aluminum foil. ​Post 7 ​Maintenance is key for safety. ​That metal mesh on the door is called a Faraday Cage. It reflects the radiation back inside. ​If that mesh is damaged, the door is bent, or the seal is broken: DO NOT USE IT. ​Also, keep the inside walls clean to prevent sparking and "arcing." ​Post 8 ​Question of the day: ​What is the one food or beverage you REFUSE to microwave because it just tastes wrong? ​(For me, it’s leftover pizza... only the air fryer or oven will do!) ​Drop your hot takes below 👇🍕

Pro tip: Brown first, braise slow. Flavor multiplies. #Cooking101 #DepthOfFlavor soyummysoeasy.com/easy-brais…

I decided to make some Moroccan chicken. Searing and cooking in a large raised pan is good, but baking it in an oven afterward, even better. Lastly, I only had a small amount of honey around, so I used cane brown sugar as well. Came out spicy & sweet. #cooking101

The cool UV effect on the handle of this Stingray Paring knife is awesome. maximusknives.myshopify.com/… #chefskiss #linework #preparingmeals #cooking101 #pairingknife #blacklight #follow

Prepare food by faith, not by sight #LISA #Cooking101

🍳 Basics for Beginners (Culinary): Start your cooking journey with essential skills and simple recipes. 🥄✨ Master the art of great meals, one step at a time! #CulinaryBasics #CookingForBeginners #KitchenSkills #EasyRecipes #LearnToCook #BeginnerCooking #CookingTips #FoodieLife #HomeChef #SimpleCooking #BasicCooking #KitchenHacks #CookingMadeEasy #MealPrepTips #ChefInTraining #FoodForBeginners #HealthyEating #CookingGoals #TastyEats #QuickRecipes #ComfortFood #FlavorfulCreations #HomemadeMeals #FirstTimeCook #RecipeIdeas #Cooking101 #FoodLovers #CulinaryJourney #DinnerInspo #EverydayCooking #FoodFun

Dear Food Expert, Different foods have different cooking times. Broccoli cooks relatively quickly. By keeping it in larger pieces - especially when cooked with other foods that take longer - you are ensuring the broccoli doesn't get overcooked. #Cooking101

Toda mi vida odié y evité cocinar. Le estoy empezando a agarrar el gusto. 😎 Hoy hice otro experimento con pollo. Le llamo «Spicy poulet au Merlot». Pollito, especias mágicas, tomates y todo coccionado en un Merlot tinto que sobró de ayer. 🔥Me doy un 8/10. #Cooking101 #Foodies

Pequeños grandes progresos. Hoy me hice un pollo con ingredientes mágicos. Lo hice hervir en IPA 🍺 y quedó rebueno. Ah y está agradablemente picante también. 🔥 ¿Quién dijo 'yo'? 😎 #Cooking101 #IPA

Craving for Thai.. Viola.. 😊 #PadKraPao #cucumbersalad #iloilo #cooking101

🇵🇭Filipino cooking 101. Useful tips from Grandma herself!🥘👏🏼 #FilipinoFood #Cooking101 #Hawaii

Nothing fancy, just some baked bbq chicken. #cooking101

Had a bit of time before heading to work, so I made some Korean Bbq drumsticks via airfryer. #cooking101 #airfryer

Which other words do you think are mispronounced !! Stay Tuned for part 2!  #amritaraichand #asrworld #chefandbeyond #cooking101 #vocabulary #foodwords #howtosay #sayitright

Baka gusto nyo tikman Spag ko 😅 Sauce pa lang ulam na 👌 Mala Jobee daw sabi nila 😅 #Cooking101

Cooking 101… I was “today years old” when I discovered that you can make Dulce de Leche for dessert recipes by cooking canned condensed milk for two hours in simmering water. 😳🤯😮😲🙀 #KitchenHacks #Cooking101 #CookingTipOfTheDay

Well today has taught me that greaseproof paper is only grease proof, and not also fireproof. Merry Christmas y'all! #xmasdinner #christmas #cooking101