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The assumption is that when you cook with wine or other spirits, the
alcohol "burns off" in the process of cooking. Not so, according to a
study made a few years ago. In fact, much of the initial amount of
alcohol still remains, even after as much as two hours of
cooking.
In the study, it was proved that the extent of alcohol loss depended
on a couple factors: First, how severe the heat was when applied in
the cooking process; second, the pot's surface area. The bigger the
pan, the more surface area, the more alcohol that evaporates during
cooking.
If you want the flavor of wine but not the alcohol, try cooking with
a nonalcoholic wine. Or try these nonalcoholic substitutions:
For 1 cup of wine, try 7/8 cup chicken stock for savory dishes
or fruit juice for desserts and the remaining 1/8 cup lemon juice
or vinegar. OR try tomato juice and add some fresh herbs.
For 1-2 Tbsp. dry wine substitute lemon juice or vinegar e.g.
for dips.
For Amaretto, try 1/2 tsp. almond extract for each 1/4 cup
liqueur. Add extract gradually and taste as you go along.
For orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier, use the equivalent
amount of frozen orange juice plus a little orange rind.
For coffee liqueur, use coffee made with 4-6 times the amount
of coffee you normally use or double-strength espresso.
Other fruit liqueurs, use the syrup from canned fruit (reduced
by boiling).
While there are many reasons for teaching kids to cook -- less expensive than eating out, preserves family heritage, etc, the most important
reason is that by teaching your child to cook, you're giving him a better chance to be a healthy grown-up. Enabling your child with the ability
to appreciate freshness and to transform ingredients into tasty foods opens their eyes to making wiser choices about what to eat...
The assumption is that when you cook with wine or other spirits, the
alcohol "burns off" in the process of cooking. Not so, according to a
study made a few years ago. In fact, much of the initial amount of
alcohol still remains, even after as much as two hours of
cooking.
Let's Get Cooking!
