parchment pouches

The Versatile Kitchen Helper - Parchment Packets En papillote, or cooking in parchment packets, is a French technique that is quick and easy. The food is steamed inside the pouch during baking, keeping its moisture intact. The natural sweetness of the foods comes out in this cooking method. If you have never tried it before, you will find it is fun, too. In the oven, the packets fill up like a balloon. Your family and friends will not know what is for dinner until they open their packets, engulfing them in the delicious scents of herbs, sauce, and food. If you do not have any parchment paper handy, you can try this method out with brown lunch bags. If you do have some parchment, it is easy to use. Fold a large sheet in half. Cut along the fold, making a large Valentine heart. You will need one for each person you are feeding. Open the heart on the counter. Center your food on one half of the heart. Add the seasonings and sauces and top with aromatics like herbs or lemon slices. Seal u ...