Cooking Basics

How to cook good rice

By anngonz

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Have you ever experienced ending up with either too sticky or too dry rice even with the help of a rice cooker? Well here is a simple technique that you can try... more »

How to Cook Pasta for Spaghetti

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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If you want to have a delicious homemade spaghetti dinner, you have to know how to cook the spaghetti pasta. It will turn out perfectly every time, if you follow these easy steps... more »

How to Cook Pasta Like a Native Italian

By Kenny Mack

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With "carb" becoming a dirty word, it may surprise people in this country to know that in Italy, millions of people eat pasta - either for lunch or for dinner - every day. Naturally, they know best how to cook it. For a process that ... more »

How to cook the perfect egg

By k421incubus

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Tired of burnt, badly formed, tasteless eggs? Here is your guide to perfection... more »

How to Cook With Unprocessed Food

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Enjoy eating nutritious meals by cooking with unprocessed food. Because processing often adds preservatives to foods and can make preparing meals quicker, you must buy unprocessed foods frequently and store them properly if they're to stay fresh. ... more »

How to Crack an Egg

By sashasweder

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How to crack an egg. Something very basic can cause so many so much difficulty... more »

How to Curl Chocolate Curls

By sashasweder

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A simple technique that can amaze any guest, chocolate curls... more »

How to Design Menus for Vegatarians and Meat Lovers

By mollyhcarter

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Hosting a dinner party is stressful, however planning separate menus for vegetarians and meat eaters alike can be exasperating. Here are some suggestions to design a menu for vegetarians and meat lovers alike... more »

How to Dice Vegetables

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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A diced vegetable is cut into small cubes. It's easy to dice quickly and evenly once you have the knack. Just think "slices, sticks, and cubes.".. more »

How to Disentangle Pasta

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Pasta can clump together in one big mess if left too long before serving. Returning the pasta to hot water may soften it beyond the desirable point of al dente (firm "to the tooth"), but it's the fastest way to untangle pasta... more »

How to Dry Potatoes

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Drying potatoes is a quick and easy way to store them for later use. Use a dehydrator, solar oven or conventional oven... more »

How to Eat for Free

By doublehack

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It’s so convenient to spend extra money on food. The time and hassle involved in cooking a meal and cleaning up afterwards is a huge pain. Restaurants and take-out, though, can add up to hundreds of dollars a month. As a slacker, it’s entirely ... more »

How to Eat Frugally, But Not Plainly

By Kat Yares

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When most people think of eating frugally, their first thoughts go to foodstuffs like beans and rice. While those can be a delicious mainstay of a really frugal menu, they are by no means the only choices... more »

How to Eat Local Foods in Indianapolis

By Ashley Petry

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Indianapolis is a good place to live if you’re interested in eating local foods. Indiana’s capital city is perfectly situated in the heart of the Midwestern bread basket, and its local farmers offer outstanding produce, dairy products, meats and ... more »

How to Enjoy the Delectable Lemon

By Michael Motta

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I love lemons and lemon juice, and in this article you will learn just a fraction of the many simple, edible uses (as opposed to complex recipes and household uses) for the lemon... more »

How to Find Free or Cheap Canning Jars

By Kat Yares

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Canning jars can be expensive to purchase new; but once you’ve made the investment, you don’t have to worry much about it again. Nevertheless, it’s also nice to find places where you can pick up canning jars for next to nothing or free. Read on ... more »

How to Fry an Egg Sunny Side Up

By FlufferNutter

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Making the perfect sunny side up egg is all about patience. No longer do you have to go to Denny's in order to have your eggs sunny side up. You can do it yourself at home now!.. more »

How to Get Seeds From an Artichoke

By JuggleMaster7

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Seeds of an artichoke. Well, you want to know how to get them? Do you want to grow your very own artichokes? If so, this is the article for you... more »

How to Grocery Shop Only Once a Month

By abbeyroad920

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Grocery shopping can be quite the annoyance if you have to do once a week. It can also become quite expensive if not done properly. With some strategic planning, you can grocery shop only once a month and still be able to prepare your family ... more »

How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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A vinaigrette is a basic sauce, usually used as a salad dressing, that can be made from two or three simple ingredients in about 3 minutes. Best of all, it can be expanded on in infinite ways... more »

How to Make A Ham Sandwich

By anna.white

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This is how to make a ham sandwich... more »

How to Make a Mean four Bean Turkey Chili

By AdamMack07

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If you love Chili, and love it Hot then this is the recipe for you... more »

How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

By anna.white

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The first time I made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich was when I was 4 years old. My mom taught me how. I made a total mess. I got jelly on the floor and peanut butter on the counter. My mom cleaned it up though. Now I'm a pro at making them... more »

How to make a perfect box cake every time!

By EquineMassage

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Do you struggle with even box mixes? Is your cake dry? Does your came come out with a bumpy top? Do you have trouble getting your cake out the pan? Does your cake have big air bubbles? This article can help! You are only a few steps away from a ... more »

How to make a versitile sauce for cooking.

By pixiegirl9

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Here's an easy way to make once kind of sauce with minimal ingredients that has many applications... more »

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