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  • What Cuts of Meat Come From a Pig?

    Pork comes from pigs and is sold in grocery stores, butcher shops and farmers markets. Many different cuts of pork come from the pig. They have varying flavors and uses.

  • How to Trim Fennel

    Fennel is a plant that was prized by the ancient Greeks, who called it marathon and named a battlefield after it. This plant's popularity has spread across the world. Today, it's a popular...

  • How to Remove the Slimy Skin From Peppers

    Many people enjoy cooking with peppers and adding the variety of spice levels to food. Whether you're adding peppers or chilies to a main dish or featuring them, as in stuffed bell peppers or...

  • How to Order Boysenberries for Canning

    The boysenberry has a sweet, rich flavor and is a hybrid of a blackberry and a loganberry or red raspberry. It's ideal for canning to preserve the flavors throughout the year. This large,...

  • Shelf Life of Hard Boiled Eggs

    Eggs are nutritious. They can be enjoyed as a main dish, in salads, or as a snack. Eggs are an important ingredient in many recipes. They are convenient, easy to prepare, inexpensive and portable...

  • Can Boiled Eggs Be Frozen?

    Some eggs can be stored safely in a freezer if the proper preparation method is used. Stored eggs should always be defrosted in a refrigerator before using. Defrosting eggs in a refrigerator will...

  • How to Make The Kings Break Fast Rush

    This is a qick and easy breakfast you can make and modify in lots of ways, I will give you an example of my favorite and you can go from there. We call it the Breakfast Rush becuse its's a good...

  • How to Thinly Slice an Onion

    To thinly slice an onion, first peal off the outer skin and then cut the onion in half. Determine the best way to thinly slice an onion with guidance from a certified executive chef in this free...

  • How to Prevent Germs & Bacteria On Cutting Boards

    To prevent bacteria from getting on your cutting boards, it's important to use bleach, as well as cleaning them in a dishwasher, if available. Avoid having bacteria grow on your cutting board with...

  • How to Take Care of a Cutting Board

    When taking care of a cutting board, it's recommended to use one board for cooked foods and another for raw foods. Discover how to take care of your cutting board with advice from a certified...

  • How to Cut an Avocado

    Avocados are simple to cut using a knife and a spoon. Cut your avocados properly with help from a certified executive chef in this free video on cutting food.

  • How to Cut Fruit Arrangements

    Cutting fruit arrangements works great with cookie cutters. Find out the best way to cut fruit arrangements with tips from a certified executive chef in this free video on food arrangements.

  • How to Julienne Meat

    To julienne meat means to cut the meat into very thin slices. Learn how to julienne meat with help from a certified executive chef in this free video on cutting food.

  • How to Crispy Hash Browns

    Hash browns are great for breakfast or dinner. My family likes them crispy! I will give you a few tips on how to make them crispy.

  • How to Use Styrofoam in a Microwave

    Styrofoam is an easily molded material used to make a variety of products, including food containers, plates and cups. Although Styrofoam has a different appearance and texture, it is actually a...

  • How to Measure a Liquid Ounce

    When cooking, and especially when baking, precisely measuring ingredients is an important key to a successful outcome. Depending on the tools you have on hand, there are several methods to measure...

  • How To Remove Y-Bones From Northern Pike

    Few things are better than a freshly cooked Northern Pike, but those Y-bones can be a challenge to remove. Luckily, you have a few methods to choose from. With a few simple tools, it won't be long...

  • The Difference Between Stock, Broth & Bullion

    Stock, broth and bullion are closely related kitchen staples; the flavor and consistency of each product, however, can vary significantly depending on how it is prepared. Because certain recipes...

  • What Is a Substitute for Currant Jelly?

    Currants are berries that grow in grape-like bunches. Given its similar appearance to raisins, the fruit's name is derived from the Greek word for small, dried grapes. Currant jelly is common in...

  • How to Cook a Medium Steak On a Gas Grill

    Grilling has historically been known as a manly skill. Though many boys grow up never getting experience in this valuable skill. Many people just assume everyone knows how long to cook a medium...

  • How to Measure Liquid Volume

    Measuring liquids is an important part of cooking and baking. Especially with baking, exact amounts are very important for the recipe to come out right. There are many ways you can measure...

  • How to Boil Chicken to Kill Parasites

    Boiling water is a common practice used to killed parasites and pathogens. It is disputed how long water must be boiled to kill everything. According to the Wilderness Medical Society, when water...

  • How to Save Alot of Money On Groceries

    When at the grocery store if you save a dollar it is as good as making a dollar. Know what you need and know what you are after. Do not pass up excellent deals on things you use.

  • How to Dry Beef at Home

    Steak lovers may prefer dry-aged beef over regular beef cuts because of its tenderness and deep flavor, but this type of beef can be very costly. Beef is mainly dry-aged by a butcher in large...

  • How to Clean a Red Snapper Fish

    The red snapper fish is a culinary delight that can be consumed in various forms. However, cleaning the fish is vital so you can enjoy its delicate flavor and moist form without worrying about...

  • How to inject a pork butt

    Injecting meat is an alternative to traditional marinating methods that involve soaking the meat for long periods of time. These traditional methods usually only penetrate the meat to a depth of...

  • How to Save and Use Bacon Grease

    After you've cooked bacon, you may have noticed that the frying pan is full of boiling hot, liquid bacon grease. Bacon grease can be used as an ingredient when cooking dishes such as green beans....

  • How to Plan Meals on a Budget

    Meal planning on a budget isn't all that difficult. Planning balanced meals on a budget however can be difficult and frustrating. It's easy to buy in quantity on a budget but who wants mac n'...

  • How to Make Easy Shrimp Scampi

    Here's a recipe even your kids will love! Devoid of wine and other spices that turn young palates away, this dish will earn you extra hugs when done. It is one of our weekly favorites. Publix...

  • How to to Make Fresh Marinara Sauce

    Have you ever wanted to make fresh homemade marinara? Follow the steps below and you’ll find yourself eating one of the most authentic recipes around.

  • How to Grill Unbelievable Chicken

    Grill chicken that your guests will actually compliment. Not just like, but actually compliment. "this is unbelievable" "this is the best chicken I have ever eaten"...just...

  • How to Fry Chicken Pieces

    How to fry chicken pieces as a base for making your own yummy chicken based dishes at home.

  • How to Compare Cooking Oils

    Carefully choosing your cooking oil will improve your cooking results, the meal's taste and your health. Having several oils handy, if properly stored, will also save time and money. Use the steps...

  • How to Pick The Best Frozen Pizza

    In my opinion there are no bad pizzas, only varying degrees of good pizza. this is especially true if you are selecting a frozen pizza from the grocery store.

  • How to Stuff and Truss a Turkey With Needle and Thread

    Thanksgiving is here, you've got your turkey thawed and your bowl of stuffing prepared. Then you remember: you don't own turkey trussing picks! How can you fudge your way through stuffing and...

  • How to Easily Hard Boil Eggs

    People tend to take the easiest tasks in life and complicate them for no reason. Boiling an egg is easier than making toast and here are the steps to follow, along with some helpful information.

  • How to Bake Foods With Protein

    A protein-rich diet can lead to strong muscles and higher energy levels. It is fairly simple to prepare foods that are rich in protein. While some foods that contain protein, like nuts, can be...

  • How to Save Baking Flower for Survival Kits

    Creating a survival kit for your family is a fantastic way to make sure you are ready for any type of disaster or emergency that may strike. Most survival kits typically include water, canned...

  • How to Use Up Leftover Holiday Turkey

    After a wonderful holiday meal, where everyone ate as much as they could, you STILL have leftover turkey. You do not want the bird to go to waste, so you need to get a bit creative. Some simple...

  • How to Prevent Freezer Burn on Frozen Food

    Storing food in your freezer is great—buy now eat later; but your food will be difficult to eat later if it’s dried out, hard, or a funny color. Nobody likes food with freezer burn. It becomes...

  • How to Make Semi-Homemade Matzo Ball Soup

    This is a great recipe to make when you are busy and can't keep up with all the daily cooking. It can be made and left for family members to ladle away as their appetite calls. Quick and easy,...

  • How to Freeze Spinach Dip

    The ability to freeze spinach dips depends on the ingredients used. Most spinach dips are dairy-based, which would make freezing and thawing problematic. For example, a cream cheese-based dip,...

  • How to Design Your Own Weekly Meal Planner

    These days people are trying to pack more and more into their lives. The more activities that find their way onto your calendar, the less time you have for things like cooking. A menu plan can...

  • How to Make a Large Quanity of Rice

    Rice is really quite a crowd pleaser. Many people don't fix rice at home so it is a welcomed change. It can be use to stretch lots of different meals from chili, to chop suey. It is great with...

  • How to Make Easy Parmesan Cheese Sauce

    This parmesan cheese sauce is quick, easy, and delicious. It can be used to stir into pasta for parmesan noodles, as a sauce to pour over vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower, or as a cheesy...

  • How to Make Homemade Pasta Without a Pasta Machine

    Here’s how to make easy pasta dough by hand.

  • How to Roast a Golden Turkey

    Roasting a turkey is not really hard but for those who might have hard time boiling water, roasting a turkey might be quite difficult. Here are a few steps to make your turkey roasting as easy...

  • How to Make Pizzarittos

    This is a recipe my eight year old James came up with, while fighting against sleep one night. He came running in our room telling us he had a great idea for restaurant and proceded to tell us his...

  • How to Bake Cookies in an Electric Oven

    Cookies come in many different varieties, so the cooking time and preparation may change depending on their shape, size and ingredients. But one thing stays the same: It's almost always best to...

  • How to Check the Accuracy of a Food Thermometer

    Using a food thermometer to ensure your meat, fish or leftovers are cooked enough to be eaten safely is good practice for a any cook. Professional cooks rely on their thermometers as a common...

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