Cooking Basics Videos

Crispy, brown bacon enhances the flavor of so many dishes. You may crumble it over a fresh, garden salad, top a twice-baked potato, or blend it with cheese for a dip. It is the “B” in BLT. It...

Learning how to crack an egg with one hand is both efficient, and impressive. I can teach you how to do it, with a simple maneuver of your fingers. Let’s begin.

MMMM!!! scrambled eggs, cheese and ham. This is a quick and easy breakfast that is good enough to eat all day. You can vary the amounts of eggs, ham and cheese to taste. Add more ingredients to...

To sharpen a Santoku knife, use a hand sharpener by holding the knife with a kitchen towel or consider using a standard steel sharpener. Take proper safety precautions when sharpening a Santoku...

Carve a watermelon into the shape of a swan by cutting off the bottom of the watermelon, drawing a picture of the swan on the watermelon skin and cutting out the shape with a paring knife. Scoop...

To cut scallions, clean them under water, remove the thin skin, cut off the tips and then chop as much of the green and white parts of the onion as desired. Chop scallions into larger sections for...

Eating peas properly can be difficult because they tend to roll off the plate and are difficult to get on the fork. Eat peas by mashing them down slightly so they do not roll and then scoop them...

To cook an eggplant casserole recipe, slice the eggplant, salt the slices to remove excess water, batter the slices and then fry them in olive oil over medium heat. Layer the fried eggplant in a...

Eat pumpkin seeds by removing them from the pumpkin, placing the seeds in a non-stick pan, salting them and then cooking them in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Discover the nutritional...

Wire potato mashers are available in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes, including the long-handled zigzag wire masher and the flat-bottomed masher with holes. Find the right potato masher...

Wheat is considered a staple food, as it is used to produce cakes, breads, cookies, cereals, pasta, crackers, beer and vodka. Learn about the various uses of wheat, which supplies most of the...

Cookies came to be when Dutch bakers hundreds of years ago tested the temperature of their ovens by spooning a small amount of cake batter into the oven, resulting in small, flat cakes. Discover...

Sugar tongs are not often used anymore, but they were a key aspect to any proper tea time generations ago. Learn about these dainty, silvery utensils with helpful information from a catering chef...

Ice tongs were originally used to carry large blocks of ice from a truck to the ice box, but they are currently used to transfer small chips of ice from an ice bucket to a glass. See how ice tongs...

Ginger root can be used for flavor and medicinal purposes, as it can reduce nausea and upset stomachs and can stimulate the appetite. Learn about ginger root's stomach-friendly properties with...

Learn how to add a wet base with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to mix the ingredients with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to serve the dip with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to chop the dill weed with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to cut the cucumbers with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to prepare the squash and the zucchini with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to cut the squash with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to prepare the red peppers with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to prepare the yellow peppers with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to prepare the cucumbers with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Celery has a great rich flavor, perfect for dips and sauces. Our expert shows you how to cut celery with great tips for chefs in this free cooking video.

Learn how to cut the peppers with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to prepare the green peppers with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Parsley can add flavor and color to any dish, especially dips and sauces. Our expert shows you how to mince parsley with great cooking tips in this free recipe video.

Carrots taste great and are good for you! Learn how to peel them for cooking in this free recipe video.

Carrots taste great and are good for you! Our expert shows you how to chop carrots, specifically for diabetic dip recipes, in this free cooking video.

If you're diabetic but still want to enjoy dips and sides, our expert is here to show you the ingredients for a diabetic dip recipe in this free recipe video.

Onion can add flavor to any dish, especially dips and sauces. Learn how to chop onions in this free recipe video.

Learn the different uses of scallion onions in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn about using an onion to garnish a dish in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to cut a spring onion in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to use a spring onion for different dishes in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn about cutting scallion onions in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn about dicing an onion in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn the different uses of diced onions in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to use a roundel cut onion in this free video clip about chopping onions.

Learn about slicing onions in this free video clip about how to chop an onion.

Learn about cutting an onion into roundels in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to choose and store an onion in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to chop an onion into very small pieces in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to finely chop an onion in this free video clip about cooking tips.

Learn how to use different onions for different dishes in this free video clip about how to chop an onion.

Learn how to chop an onion easier in this free video clip about the equipment you need to chop an onion.

Learn the different types of onions in this free video clip about how to chop an onion.