Cooking Basics

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By anngonz 2 comments
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 »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
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 »
By Kenny Mack 0 comments
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 »
By k421incubus 0 comments
Tired of burnt, badly formed, tasteless eggs? Here is your guide to perfection... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
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 »
By sashasweder 3 comments
How to crack an egg. Something very basic can cause so many so much difficulty... more »
By sashasweder 1 comments
A simple technique that can amaze any guest, chocolate curls... more »
By mollyhcarter 1 comments
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 »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 1 comments
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 »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
Drying potatoes is a quick and easy way to store them for later use. Use a dehydrator, solar oven or conventional oven... more »
By doublehack 0 comments
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 »
By Kat Yares 0 comments
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 »
By Ashley Petry 0 comments
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 »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
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 »
By Kat Yares 0 comments
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 »
By FlufferNutter 0 comments
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 »
By JuggleMaster7 0 comments
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 »
By abbeyroad920 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 4 comments
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 »
By anna.white 0 comments
This is how to make a ham sandwich... more »
By AdamMack07 0 comments
If you love Chili, and love it Hot then this is the recipe for you... more »
By anna.white 0 comments
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 »
By EquineMassage 1 comments
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 »
By pixiegirl9 2 comments
Here's an easy way to make once kind of sauce with minimal ingredients that has many applications... more »