Cooking Basics

How to Stock Your Pantry for Quick and Easy Meals

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Be prepared for emergency meals, surprise guests and no-fuss cooking... more »

How to Store Food

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Did you ever wonder how to store your left overs and how long you can actually keep them in the fridge until you eat them again? How about Deli meats, juice, cooked fish, etc. Here are some food storage guidelines for the refrigerator and ... more »

How to Tell If an Egg is Still Good

By HS Schulte

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This is the traditional method to see if an egg is good... more »

How to Tell If an Egg is Still Good

By Anthony Delgado

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For those who live in the countryside and collect organic, free range eggs or for those who just can’t get through a dozen store bought eggs fast enough, here is an easy guide to find out if your eggs are good enough to consume. Or have the gone ... more »

How to Use a Salad Spinner

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Fruits and vegetables should be incorporated into your diet every day and in every meal. Use a salad spinner to help clean the items in your salad... more »

How to Use Horseradish

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Horseradish freshly grated and added to sauces can bring tears to a strong person’s eyes and take their breath away, at least for a moment. This amazing 3,000-year-old plant has been used as an aphrodisiac, a treatment for rheumatism, a bitter ... more »

How to Adapt a Recipe

By Paula Parker

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Do you have a recipe that you think will be fabulous with a little tweaking? There are things you--can and can't do--to adapt a recipe. With a little practice, you can create a recipe that is delicious and all your own. Read on to learn how to ... more »

How to Bake a Frozen Pie Crust

By Jennifer K

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Many recipes call for a pre-baked pastry pie shell. If you don’t want to make your own crust from scratch, a frozen pie crust is a great option. Frozen pastry pie crusts are available in the freezer section of most grocery stores. They usually ... more »

How to Bake Low Fat

By Carrie Mack

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When living healthy and cutting down on fat, it can be difficult to indulge guilt-free in baked goods without sacrificing flavor and texture. But with many recipes, simple recipe adjustments leave you able to indulge in delectable desserts ... more »

How to Be a Good Chef

By MissMichele

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Interested in becoming a better chef or at home cook? As a full time working mom, I have some tips for you. With the information I have for you, you will be able to brush up on your skills and "wow" your friends and family at your ... more »

How to Boil Water

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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It really doesn't matter if you watch the pot ... but turn away if it makes you feel better... more »

How to brew great coffee for one person

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Love your morning coffee, but no one else shares the pot with you? Can't stand instant coffee, but hate throwing out the left-overs that you brew in the drip coffee-maker? My husband is a tea-drinker most of the time, but he developed this ... more »

How to Chop an Onion

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Chopping an onion may very well be the most common kitchen task other than washing dishes. Still, it's daunting for the uninitiated... more »

How to Chop Broccoli

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Cutting broccoli is a simple feat if you understand just one tip: Never cut through the bulb or "floret" and always cut through the stalk instead. The florets will then separate naturally... more »

How to Classy Meat Loaf

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So you want to make a great supper but don’t want to spend all the time over that hot stove. This is a great one that can be baked while you are away and will be a real crowd pleaser. The taste of this meat recipe is to die for, almost as if ... more »

How to Clean Mushrooms

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Some experts recommend just brushing or wiping off mushrooms with a damp towel, since they are so absorbent and may lose some flavor if soaked in water. However, others think it's not such a big deal... more »

How to cook a Boneless Ham

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Ham is a traditional favorite and easy to prepare. Follow these guidelines for a delicious ham everyone will enjoy!.. more »

How to Cook a Hungi

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A hungi, also called a hangi, is similar in many respects to a clambake. New Zealand Maoris usually "lay down" a hungi only for special occasions due to the amount of work involved. The flavorful meats and vegetables produced by a hungi make it ... more »

How to Cook for One

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Cereal again? It can be daunting to cook real meals for just you. With a little preparation and advance planning, though, you can break away from ramen and scrambled eggs and truly eat well... more »

How to Cook Polenta

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This is a great staple alternative to your basic rice, or mashed potatoes. Used for aeons, this is italian cornmeal that mixes great for baking, grilling, BBQing, or just serving on its own. You can slice it, roll it, stuff things in it, and mix ... more »

How to Core a Head of Lettuce with One ‘Thwack’!

By SharThatcher

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A head of lettuce, like iceberg, can be easily cored with a well-placed hit on a hard surface... more »

How to Dispose of Used Cooking Grease

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Disposing of used cooking grease is an environmentally important task. There are several ways to safely dispose of it, but it should never be poured down the drain... more »

How to Fix a Broken Homemade Mayonnaise

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There are many reasons why a homemade mayonnaise breaks, or separates rather than being smooth. Below are a few common reasons with their solutions... more »

How to Freeze Peaches

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Summertime is the best time of year to enjoy fresh peaches. If you take some time to freeze peaches while they are in season and ripe, you can enjoy them all year long. Follow the steps below to freeze peaches... more »

How to Freeze Strawberries and Other Berries

By Drknow

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There's nothing better than having berries on hand ready to add to smoothies, pies, cereal or yogurt. By keeping a supply of frozen berries in the freezer, you'll never be without. If done right, freezing berries is easy, fun and economical... more »

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