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  • How to Make Baked Potato Accordians

    Baked Accordian potatoes make a nice presentation. Just a little something different to do with the potato. Works well with all kinds of potatoes. The blue, red, yellow or white. You can even vary...

  • How to Make Homemade Steak Fries

    Here is an article on how you can make homemade steak fries. These are good with steak, burgers, pork chops, etc...

  • How to Cook Pasta the Right Way

    Cooking pasta is a very simple task that many home cooks, plain and simple, mess up every time. Use these tips to cook perfect pasta.

  • How to Cook Simple One-pan Dishes

    The best meals are simple to make and smack you in the taste buds with great flavor. Imagine impressing your friends and lovers with a variety of meals all made with an easy and quick cooking...

  • How to Use Olive Oil in Place of Vegetable Oil in Recipes

    Olive oil is a healthier alternative to vegetable oil when cooking your favorite meals. You can cook most foods with olive oil and still have it taste good. Olive oil can be used as a additive to...

  • What Is Clam Juice?

    Clams are a type of mollusk that is often served as food when boiled or fried. Clam juice is a liquid derived from clams used in some recipes.

  • How Do I Cook Frozen Salmon Filets?

    When prepared properly, salmon is a light, flaky fish with little to no "fishy" flavor. Further, salmon is a healthy choice: it is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It can be prepared...

  • How to Make Natural Pectin From Lemons

    Pectin is a water-soluble carbohydrate that occurs naturally in most ripe fruits and some vegetables. Pectin is used as a thickening or jelling agent in many types of foods, such as jams, fruit...

  • How to Form Pasta Shapes

    Pasta comes in a variety of shapes and colors. The wide variety of pastas includes spaghetti, vermicelli, fettuccini, macaroni, rigatoni, noodles and won tons. In Italian, pasta means paste. The...

  • Proper Meat Temperatures

    The main meats---beef, poultry, pork and fish---can be dangerous if they aren't properly cooked. Each meat has a different cooking standard based on how you're preparing it and what parts you're...

  • What Is a Whole Beef Shoulder?

    A whole beef shoulder is a section of the cow that consists of the upper front legs and the muscular connection through the chest. Whole beef shoulders are not commercially available but are...

  • How to Make Walnut Oil

    Walnut oil is a specialty oil that is best used on salads, desserts and pasta. It is known for its rich flavor and for being sensitive to heat. When walnut oil is heated it can take on a bitter...

  • How to Cook Peppers & Onions for Sausage Grinders

    Sausage grinders can be made out of turkey, pork, beef, or a combination of the three. Two staple ingredients in sausage grinders are green peppers and onions. You will need to cook the green...

  • Tips on Baking Cookies in an Electric Stove

    Homemade, oven-baked cookies make a quick and satisfying dessert or snack. Electric ovens provide dry, uniform heat ideal for turning out evenly baked, golden brown cookies. Cookie-baking basics...

  • How to Make a Simple Cream Sauce

    You do not have to be a great cook to make people think you are. If you learn the basics, you can use your imagination and make some beautiful flavorful dishes. One of the basics to cooking...

  • How to cook Top Ramen

    Cooking Top Ramen is a quick and easy meal. When having children, this is a great snack for them. Top Ramen isn't that nutritional, so I would recommend serving another dish with top ramen...

  • How to Get The Perfect Boiled Egg

    Boiled eggs are a delicious and healthy food that can be used to make salads, sandwiches, deviled eggs, or just eat them plain! Boiling eggs is easy to do once you learn how to do it; here is a...

  • How to Smoke & Can Fresh Fish

    Smoking fish is the popular tradition of imparting a smoky flavor to a fresh catch. Without canning, your smoked fish is safe to eat for only two weeks before it starts growing the harmful...

  • How to Microwave Raw Peanuts

    Raw peanuts are often referred to as green peanuts. They are peanuts that have not yet been removed from their shells. Peanuts make an excellent snack because they are rich in protein, vitamin E,...

  • How to Make Meatballs With Cornmeal

    Try making your own meatballs with cornmeal, instead of buying them frozen at your local grocery store. Cornmeal helps retain moisture in the meatballs, and creates a crisp texture. There are many...

  • How to Cook for the Hectic Holiday Season

    The holiday season is one of your busiest times of the year, and one of the most expensive. With all of the holiday shopping, wrapping presents, visiting friends and holiday parties, finding time...

  • How to Make Salmon with Curry Sauce

    The best thing about salmon is that it is good for health because it is high in protein, high Omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D[10] content... not to mention it is very easy to cook. Salmon...

  • Is Canola Oil Good to Cook With?

    Canola oil is good for high-heat cooking and applications where a mild oil flavor is necessary. It is low in saturated fat and has a high smoke point.

  • How to Cook Boiled Eggs So the Shells are Easily Removable

    When you're making deviled eggs or using slices of hard boiled eggs as garnish, it is especially important to prepare eggs that are easy to peel. If not, chunks of the egg may come off with the...

  • How to Remove Brown Spots From Eggplant

    Eggplants often develops brown spots when you cut into the vegetable to prepare it for cooking. It discolors quickly so cut it just before using for cooking. When buying eggplants avoid ones with...

  • How to Create Homemade Salsa

    Mexican food is delicious, Taco Bell doesn’t cut it, and sometimes a person would rather have their own Mexican Night at home. (Margaritas should always be included.) So what’s a traditional...

  • How to Detect Pathogens in Citrus Fruits

    Pathogens that cause black rot or cankers can infest citrus fruits. Oranges, grapefruit and limes produced in areas, such as in Florida or in Mexico, that have a pathogen infestation need careful...

  • How to Make Cheesecake With Strawberries

    How To Make Cheesecake With Strawberries

  • How to Cook A Mean Salmon Fillet

    Salmon is a pretty versatile fish thats cooked the same way every time, with the same ingredients, well here I have a similar style with a few different steps

  • 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...

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