Cooking Basics

How to Saute Potatoes

By ylifestyle

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The secret. I NEVER boil the potatoes when I am going to saute them. Cut them into the siz you want and put in a basin of water for a whil and drain . If you want to saute big pieces prick holes in them and cut them of even size. Take ... more »

How to Shell Shrimp

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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It's easier to eat shrimp that have been shelled prior to cooking, but the shells do add flavor to the dish. You might also want to leave shells on if you're grilling the shrimp, to better protect the meat... more »

How to Slice an Onion Without Crying

By Henry

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Everyone has to deal with it—from top chefs to amateur cooks. Cutting an onion is like letting teargas loose in your kitchen. It doesn’t have to be this way... more »

How to Start a charcoal fire without lighter fluid

By sbhow

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When grilling out a clean burning fire will provide you with pure barbeque flavor. Starting a charcoal fire can be done simply and easily without the need for hazardous fuels... more »

How to Stir-Fry Anything

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Stir-frying is an Asian technique for cooking meat and vegetables quickly, so that they retain texture and flavor. Stir-frying typically involves a quick sauté over high heat, occasionally followed by a brief steam in a flavored sauce... more »

How to Tell if Pasta Is Ready

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Perfectly cooked pasta is called "al dente," which in Italian means "to the tooth." Al dente pasta is cooked just enough to retain a firm texture while being fully pliable... more »

How to Tell the Age of an Egg!

By KCout

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After the holidays there are many cartons of eggs left in the fridge. How do you tell which ones are old, and which ones are safe to use?.. more »

How to Throw your Tea kettle in the garbage!

By natureday

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I want to tell you a very important story that just happened to me. For the last 3 months I have had a bladder infection, it is not the same as a urinary track infection, but it is similar and it is not fun having it. I went to the doctors, and ... more »

How to Trim Fat From Meat

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Besides lowering the amount of fat you eat, trimming the excess fat in many cuts of meat will make them easier to cook. In some cases, you might want to trim the fat after the meat has been cooked... more »

How to Barbecue in the Snow

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Barbecuing in the snow can be a great addition to a cold winter season. It is cheap, fun and it keeps you warm at the same time. You don't need many ingredients and you can enjoy an outdoor party in the snow with friends and family, provided you ... more »

How to Chop a Chicken

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Buying a package of already cut chicken is easy, but it is cheaper to cut a whole chicken into pieces. You can store whatever you don't need in the freezer for future use or use portions to make soup... more »

How to Cook Fish on the Grill

By AnneV

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Few entrées are more delightful to the palate than fresh fish—not simply baked, but grilled so it's seared on the outside, sealing in flavor and the natural juices of the fish. Don't think that you have to head to an expensive restaurant for a ... more »

How to cook rice

By Dicky Leonardo

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Rice is a good source of carbohydrate and good companion for meat and vegetables. Here's how to cook it... more »

How to Cook Sausage

By Fossman

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We've come to associate sausage as a grilled delicacy. And we're talking the real deal - no Jimmy Dean breakfast links here. In common perception, sausage is something that's tossed on the fire by somebody (presumably you) wearing a "kiss ... more »

How to Devein Shelled Shrimp

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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The "vein" of a shrimp is actually its digestive tract. While it won't hurt you to eat the vein, many people prefer deveined shrimp for appearance and (some say) taste. Here's how to devein a shelled shrimp... more »

How to Feed an Army on 5 Dollars

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Feeding a large family can be draining on the budget, but with a few cost-effective substitutions, you can cook food that your army will eat without breaking your food budget. Follow a few guidelines to keep your food costs down while filling up ... more »

How to Find Cuts of Beef

By mkpelland

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This is a piece of cake- er...beef. Visit the Foodnetwork.com for more info but here's the scoop on how to know the cow from the outside in... more »

How to Fry Meat With Vinegar

By tecnouser

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When you want to reduce salt intake, the best way is to add vinegar and lemon juice as a seasoning instead of salt. This recipe will give you an excellent insight on the uses of vinegar and a gourmet recipe... more »

How to Identify Cuts of Beef

By kreich

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The most tender cuts of beef come from the muscle area of the cow that is used least... more »

How to Make a Proper Pot of Tea

By Heide Braley

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Making a pot of tea seems so simply, yet it is one of those practices that has kind of slid into the history books! Most of our drinks are instant or simply prepared a cup at a time. Here are the basic rules for a proper pot of tea... more »

How to Make a Roux

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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A roux is a cooked mixture of flour and a cooking fat, like vegetable oil, that is used to thicken sauces and gravies... more »

How to Make Brown Rice

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Brown rice is just white rice with the bran still on. It has a nutty flavor and more nutrients than white rice, but it takes about twice as long to cook. Serves four ... more »

How to Make Quick German Pasta - Spaetzle

By Heide Braley

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When I was a child at home, my mother used to make these German dumplings often for a fast and easy dinner. She used a special board that made it easy to scrape the dough into the boiling water, but I use a small cutting board. My children make ... more »

How to make quick, easy, kid-friendly meatloaf

By Carolyn Evans

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Here is a quick and easy meatloaf recipe that even my kids will eat. Serve with a pile of garlic mashed potatoes and that's what I call comfort food!.. more »

How to Make Skillet Fried Potatoes

By Kat Yares

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Skillet fried potatoes are a staple in the south and a good addition to any meat and potato meal. The secret to really good fried potatoes is in the skillet; a heavy cast iron skillet with lid will make the perfect fried potatoes. The following ... more »

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