Cooking Basics

How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Seasoning a cast-iron skillet with oil builds up an artificial protective layer, thereby protecting it from rusting. Follow these steps to enjoy your skillet for years to come... more »

How to Stack a Hamburger With All the Fixings

By Heide Braley

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There is nothing quite so American as a juicy grilled hamburger with all the fixings and a side of French fries!.. more »

How to Stay Healthy This Winter

By Pomeroy

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Whenever winter comes around so do the colds, and other sicknesses. How does one stay healthy in the midst of harsh conditions? This can be applied to every season for healthy living. I just happen to live in a place where weather can be extreme, ... more »

How to Store Asparagus

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These delicate vegetables need moisture and can't be stored for long. It's best to use them soon after purchasing... 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 substitute ingredients in cooking

By bktcg

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Here you will find useful substitutes for the most frequently used recipe ingredients. So now you don't need to worry when you are about to make something and find that you don't have all the ingredients you need. You can now make your own :-).. 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 Thaw Foods Safely

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Leaving food out at room temperature to thaw allows for rapid multiplication of bacteria. These three defrosting methods follow the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture... more »

How to Use a Hot Plate

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Hot plates are used for everything from conducting experiments in laboratories to heating food in college dorm rooms (often against resident housing rules). If you are going to use a hot plate, there are several rules you should follow to ensure ... more »

How to Use Different Chopping Techniques

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There are many different ways to chop food, and anybody who plans to become proficient at cooking should master the basic techniques. Different chopping techniques are used in recipes according to the necessary cooking time for that ingredient. ... more »

How to a Cook Resturant-Style Steak

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How to make a quick easy mouth watering steak... more »

How to Become a Better Cook

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Preparing gourmet food or special dishes can be a rewarding hobby or the start of an exciting career in the culinary arts. Follow these steps to upgrade your cooking skills... more »

How to Blanch Vegetables

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Blanching is an easy technique that many cooks use to keep vegetables crisp and tender. By boiling vegetables briefly, chilling them in ice water, then reheating them slowly, blanching preserves texture, color and flavor... more »

How to Brew Your Own Beer

By TheGuest29

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Beer ... the great equalizer. From the rich and powerful to the poor and downtrodden, beer has been an important part of many civilizations for many, many years. Now ... you learn how to make your own... more »

How to Buy Fish at the Market

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When you buy fresh fish, lobster or shellfish, select a fish market that is clean and that uses plenty of ice. Choose a fishmonger who is happy to assist you with your selections, offer preparation tips and allow you to examine the seafood. A few ... more »

How to Clean a Rusty Skillet

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Don't toss that pan - a little elbow grease (and some real grease) is all it takes to bring a rusty cast-iron or steel skillet back to life... more »

How to Convert Dry Unit Measurements

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Chefs know that converting between units of measurements is often necessary when scaling recipes up and down. Dry measurements and liquid measurements are not the same. For example, there are cups in dry measure and cups in liquid measure, but ... more »

How to Cook Meat Safely

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Enjoying a delicious barbecue or pot roast is great, but getting sick from food-borne bacteria can put a real damper on things. Spend a bit of time ensuring you cook meat safely and enjoy food without worrying about harmful bacteria... more »

How to cook white rice in a rice cooker

By agoling

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Rice is a staple food in most part of Asia. But in the United States, people eat rice only in the restaurant. They do not know how to cook the rice... more »

How to Crack Nuts

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Nuts are a great source of vitamin E and protein, but watch out for the fat content. Cracking them can be tricky, so follow these hints to make it a little easier on yourself... 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 Determine if an Egg is Fresh

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How to Fill Your Pantry for Cooking Japanese Food

By Chidori N

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Having a pantry filled with basic condiments and dried food help you cook Japanese food with ease. Let me introduce some must-have items for cooking Japanese everyday dishes... more »

How to Fix a Sauce

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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A sauce with the right body and texture clings lightly to food. Too thin and it spreads across the whole plate. Too thick and it forms unsightly clumps. A classic test for a sauce is to see if it coats the back of a spoon smoothly and evenly. If ... more »

How to Fold Handmade Tamales

By DawnChesbro

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Your family and friends will be thrilled with these fresh homemade tamales. Making tamales at home requires time, but minimal effort. And the flavor is worth the hours of preparation and cooking. This article concerns folding the tamales... more »

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