The pungent aroma of smoke and burning in the kitchen nearly invariably indicates the charred remains of a once-delicious meal.
Depending on the extent of the damage, an attempt may be made to remove the blackened portions in order to recover what is still usable. As a result, there appears to be a bizarre fad for many restaurants to go for the burn and serve the scorched food.
1. Marshmallows
Everyone has set their marshmallows on fire, whether it was over a campfire or on their kitchen stove. Some people may feel defeated, yet it could have been done on purpose for others.
Catching marshmallows on fire quickly produces a burnt, flaky crust with a heated core.
2. Grilled Cheese
This is a two-for-one offer. That crunch can be found on both the bread and the cheese. The gooey, bubbly cheese is delicious, but cheese with a slightly crisp edge elevates it to new heights.
The Greeks realised this and came up with saganaki, which is essentially pan-fried cheese. Next time you make grilled cheese, try it with it and discover the wonders of burnt cheese.
3. Burnt Toast
Toast is, of course, a common breakfast item. Even the most ardent supporters of toast would be wary of having it scorched. Wouldn’t they?Â
Many chefs prefer the bitter flavour of blackened sections because it provides a more powerful, earthy savouriness to stews and thick soups.
Indeed, pizza with a blackened crust has been making the rounds, with many noting that the smoky charcoal of the dough perfectly complements the creamy toppings.
4. Lasagna
Who doesn’t adore the pan’s crusty corner portions of lasagna? Those four corner pieces of real estate are the most valuable, and for good reason!
The edges of those curly noodles curl up and get extra toasty from time to time, and it’s in this area that the most cheese has spilt out and then gotten toasty, which is fantastic!
You could purposely leave your lasagna in the oven for a little too long in order to ‘burn’ the bottom of the pan and give it more of the flavour.
