Cooking Basics

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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As you plan the menu for a meal on the fly, you manage to cover all bases, except desert. A frozen pumpkin pie catches your eye. If you have some dry milk in the pantry, you'll have a complete dessert... more »

How to Marinate Chicken

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Chicken is the meat that tastes like everything, or so they say. But "everything" depends on how well the chicken is marinated. What seems like a simple procedure to novice cooks is often bungled. It leaves the chicken tasting like, well, ... more »

How to Multitask When on the Phone

By Sheila Wilkinson

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You don't have to waste all that phone call time by simply sitting. Perform any number of tasks while you chat with friends. Even on a phone that isn't cordless, there are many things you can do... more »

How to Peel a Grape

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Peeling a grape can be tricky. Due to its minute size, round shape and slippery nature, grapes take a little practice to peel well. With a firm grip and a little patience, you can learn to peel grapes quickly and efficiently... more »

How to Quickly Substitute Sweetened Condensed Milk

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A quick way to make sweetened condensed milk on the spot. This can be used in any recipe that calls for sweetened condensed milk. I used to forget ingredients like these, this helps fast... more »

How to Separate Cream From Milk

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Separating cream from milk is the source for light cream, heavy cream, coffee cream, table cream, whipping cream, single cream and double cream. The type of cream is determined by the percentage of fat in the cream. There are two methods you can ... more »

How to Sterilize Water

By CrystalKlotz

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How to sterlize water for drinking, making baby bottles, etc... more »

How to Substitute Light Corn Syrup in a Recipe - for Corn Allergies

By Diane Hartman

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The number of individuals with corn allergies is growing at an alarming rate. If you are trying to re-create candies or other recipes that call for corn syrup, don't fret, all you need are a few simple ingredients to make a 1:1 substitute... more »

How to Tell if a Roasted Chicken is Cooked Thoroughly

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When roasting a chicken in the oven it is important to cook it thoroughly, but equally important is to keep it hot throughout the cooking process. You do not want to keep pulling it out of the oven, but you also do not want to cook it too long or ... more »

How to Tell if an Egg is Bad

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You want to make cookies, but you have idea how long those eggs have been sitting in the back of your fridge. Don't throw them away yet! It's easy to tell if an egg has gone bad or not... more »

How to tell if your boiled egg is done

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How to tell if your egg is boiled.. more »

How to Tenderize Meat

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There is nothing worse than slaving away in the kitchen for hours only to produce meat that is tough and hard to chew. But, with a few simple steps you can make tender, juicy meat dishes and your guests will never again complain of a sore jaw ... more »

How to Use a Convection Oven

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What's all the buzz about convection ovens? Well, they are available in just about every line of stoves and ovens you'll find for sale in your city, and there's a reason for that. Convection ovens are more energy efficient, cook more evenly and ... more »

How to Use a Turkey Fryer

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Deep-fried turkey is a tasty alternative to traditional fare, but turkey fryers require specific set up and safety precautions for use. Follow these steps to use a turkey fryer... more »

How to Use Stale Food

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Don't throw out food just because it's stale. As long as it hasn't gone bad or moldy, you can use it in a variety of ways... more »

How to Work With Chiles

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Now that salsa is the most popular condiment in America, fresh chiles are more popular than ever. They can burn you, though, especially if you touch your eyes or sensitive skin after holding them. Follow these steps to protect yourself... more »

How to Write a Recipe

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A recipe is only good if you remember what goes in it. Write down your favorite dishes so you don't find yourself frantically trying to remember their main ingredients. Capturing your recipes in print also allows you to share them with others. ... more »

How to bake a patato in the microwave

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If you don't have the time to bake or boil a potato properly, this a a quick solution and will taste almost as good... more »

How to Bake an Easy Loaf of White Bread

By Patricia Resnick

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Nothing can compete with the aroma and flavor of homemade bread. It's a simple thing, just yeast, flour, sugar and salt. Those ingredients combine to make the staff of life. It takes a little time, but it's easy to do... more »

How to Bake More Like A Professional

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Simple tips that can make a huge difference between baking like an amateur and looking like a professional overnight... more »

How to Barbecue a perfect Steak

By TerraC

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Next time you fire up the grill you can have the perfect steak with no effort and with one ingredient only!!! Very simple and fast... more »

How to Barbecue California Style

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California style barbecue, also known as Santa Maria style, doesn't include sauces or marinades. Instead, steak is rolled in garlic salt and pepper prior to cooking, and is served with pink beans (pinquitos) and salsa. Here are the steps to help ... more »

How to Barbecue Indoors

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It's summertime. We go to the beach, have outdoor get togethers and, of course, we barbecue. Make the same delicious recipes using your indoor barbecue grill when weather or space does not permit outdoor grilling... more »

How to Bard Meat

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Barding meat was a common practice for homemakers that wanted only the juiciest, most succulent meat to serve to their family. If the housewife was lucky enough, her local butcher would bard the meat for her at purchase. Today, most homemakers ... more »

How to Baste a Turkey

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Holiday turkeys are a menu tradition going back centuries. Modern cooks prepare turkey in a variety of ways including roasting, deep frying and smoking. While cooks generally agree that it is not necessary to baste a roast turkey, many still ... more »

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