The Food Lab

Food is immersed in the fat for a few minutes, then removed from the fat and drained. The fundamental types of cooking from which cooking methods stem across Europe and indeed, the world, are listed below. Campylobacter, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes are three of the most common food poisoning bacteria and together are reported to affect over 380,000 European Union citizens each year. Table 1 lists the foods these bacteria are most likely to be found in and the symptoms they commonly cause. Top Chef alum Tanya Holland, brings her star power, over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and passion for French and southern cuisine to the proverbial table.

• The sterilizing effect of cooking depends on temperature, cooking time, and technique used.
• As with anything, the more you cook, the better you’ll become.
• Sharing meals with others is a great way to expand your