Cooking Basics

How to Make Dinner Quick!

By AlinaBradford

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It is easy to think that you just don't have time for dinner. Wrong! There is one simple dish that you can make no matter what. It's called a throw-together; and it is easy. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Make George's Special Home Made Mac and Cheese

By George Sommers

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It's delicious, nutritious and inexpensive -and according to testimonials from folks who've tried it, it's the best macaroni and cheese going. It's so easy even a bachelor (like me) can make it!.. more »

How to Make Handmade Flour Tortillas

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Nothing satisfies like making something with your own two hands. Especially if this is the kind of food you normally buy pre-made at a grocer. Try making a stack of these for your next taco night... more »

How to Make Hollandaise Sauce

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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A central part of many dishes, including eggs benedict, hollandaise (French for "Dutch") sauce is about as rich and luxurious as a sauce gets. It's excellent with fish. This recipe makes about two cups... more »

How to Make Homemade Chocolate

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Making homemade chocolate can be a long process, and it may take many tries and a lot of patience. There are no right or wrong recipes, and a combination of many different ingredients may be used to obtain the desired taste, but practice makes ... more »

How to Make Meatloaf

By Amarande

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For the most tender, moist meat loaf, use meat with 20 percent fat. A meat loaf pan, a wonderful recent invention consisting of one pan with drainage holes set inside a second pan, allows excess fat to drain out during cooking... more »

How to Make Mixed Berry Muffins

By iheartraderjoes

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These are fabulous Mixed Berry Muffins. I was craving them the other morning and this is what I came up with. They are filling, moist and the berries add a nice tart contrast... more »

How to Make Pasta From Scratch

By weeokwan

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Just about anyone can make pasta. It is not as daunting as you might think... more »

How to make quick and easy cranberry-orange scones

By Carolyn Evans

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This recipe is very easy, yet has just enough 'hands on' that you can honestly say you baked it yourself. These scones are moist and tender, unlike the traditional English version, which is a little more dry and crumbly... more »

How to make Red Velvet Cupcakes

By motav8girl

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Red velvet cupcakes are a big hit at any event or holiday.kids will even like them with out frosting.. more »

How to make rice a wonderful snack

By clark711

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Rice is so easy to make, and with a few extra ingredients, makes a great snack!.. more »

How to make the best salad dressing

By Audie Metcalf

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I know you think balsamic vinegar is the end-all be-all of the dressing world. And, look, it's delicious. It's sweet and tart and tangy and makes almost everything taste better. However, it's not a complex flavor, and many times it masks softer ... more »

How to Make Tomato Paste

By Meredith Simonds

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If you think your favorite dishes taste great with tomato paste that comes out of a can, wait until you try them with homemade. There’s nothing like that zesty burst of flavor in the tomato paste you can make from scratch... more »

How to Measure Liquid Ingredients

By sashasweder

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Measuring liquid ingredients properly can greatly change a recipe. A simple step like measuring oil can cause cakes to harden or mush from one mistake... more »

How to Measure Sticky Ingredients During Cooking

By joshcrank

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Have you ever prepared a recipe that calls for a cup of peanut butter, maple syrup, honey or some other sticky, messy ingredient? Gooey foods like peanut butter are hard just to get into a measuring cup, and it’s just as difficult to completely ... more »

How to not cry when you chop onions

By Audie Metcalf

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I know that the tears flow only for a few minutes, and hell, sometimes a good cry can be the best medicine, but it's a little embarrassing when I appear at the doorway, welcoming my dinner guests with mascara-streaked cheeks. So let's save our ... more »

How to Peel and Seed Tomatoes

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Every so often, recipes call for peeling and seeding tomatoes. But how exactly do you do it? Follow these easy steps to help you prepare tomatoes for your next dish... more »

How to Poach an Egg

By FlufferNutter

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The mysterious poached egg. How to cook an egg like that? It may be easier than you think. After reading this article, you'll be making your own eggs benedict in no time!.. more »

How to Prepare Coals for a Barbecue

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Fire up the barbecue and grab the burgers! It's prime time for sizzling once the coals are covered with white ash... more »

How to Prepare Fresh Shimp for Freezing

By LaughingRedhead

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You've taken the time to acquire your fresh shrimp (and hopefully you got a good deal), but how do you freeze them? With these easy-to-follow instructions, you can preserve your fresh shrimp for 6-7 months, while still retaining flavor and texture... more »

How to Prevent Food Borne Illnesses at Home

By sashasweder

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This is a beginners guide to making your holidays and celebrations in your home foodborne illness safe. Simple steps that seem to be common sense until you notice you or your family have not been following them properly. Warning: This article may ... more »

How to Prevent Food Borne Illnesses at Home

By Jess

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The quickest way to ruining a wonderful holiday is getting food poisoning. Foodborne illnesses are caused by food going bad and contaminated with bacterias or virus. Food poisoning can become serious, especially in young children, pregnant ... more »

How to Reheat Onion Rings

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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As with any deep-fried food, onion rings are ideally are consumed just after they're made, but you can still reheat them to a credible state. While many restaurants recommend using a deep fryer to reheat onion rings, here is a way to do it without... more »

How to Remove Cooking Odors

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Whether you're frying fish or burning bacon, the smell of your cooking may linger longer than you'd like. Here's an easy way to clear the air without compromising your food... more »

How to Roll Out Dough

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Oh, no, your pie dough cracks and sticks to the board! Be comforted: Rolling out dough is actually a simple task that, when done properly, will give you the best results in your pastries... more »

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