Cooking Basics

By Montgomery

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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

By sashasweder

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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

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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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

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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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

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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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

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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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 »

How to Be a Paula Deen Fan

By michellemathews

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It’s no secret that Paula Deen is one of the most popular TV personalities on Food Network. Her Southern charm, sense of humor, and her ability to find a way to include butter and mayonnaise in just about every dish she creates has won over ... more »

How to Beat Post Holiday Bulge

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The American Heart Association reports that some people gain 5 to 10 unwanted pounds over the course of the holiday season--between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Holiday foods can be tempting, but you don't have to fall victim to the holiday ... more »

How to Become a Foodie in Indianapolis

By Ashley Petry

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Indianapolis is hundreds of miles from culinary meccas like New York City and Paris, but it’s still possible to satisfy your foodie instincts in Indiana’s capital city. Here's how... more »

How to Boil an Egg so That it Peels Easily

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Boiled eggs are not only breakfast foods but they are also party and picnic appetizers. Once boiled, they can be difficult to peel without breaking them apart or having the egg fall into pieces. Follow these directions the next time you have ... more »

How to Boil Fettuccine Pasta

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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One of the first steps in making fettuccine is to boil the pasta... more »

How to Boil Okra

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Boiling okra is often required as part of a larger recipe--or you can eat boiled okra alone. It's truly up to you. The process of boiling okra is rather easy, as the only real tricky part is determining when your okra is fully cooked... more »

How to boil the perfect hard-boiled egg

By michellee

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Do your hard boiled eggs come out runny or overcooked?.. more »

How to Break an Egg with One Hand

By joshcrank

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Breaking eggs one-handed is an essential time-saving skill of breakfast line cooks and professional chefs. With a little practice, anyone can do it. Read on to learn more... more »

How to brown a Turkey.

By madplow360

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Want a nice brown color presentation on your Thanksgiving turkey, like you see in picture perfect dinners?.. more »

How to Build a Pizza Oven

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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There's nothing better than a fresh pizza that has been baked in a professional oven. If you don't have the cash or space to have one installed and the pizza stone you bought cracked in half after just a few uses, here are some tips about how you ... more »

How to Buy a Hibachi Grill

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Hibachi grills are portable charcoal grills that work well when you're out camping or preparing a leisurely meal on the backyard deck. The hibachi originally comes from China, although many people associate it with Japan, which does manufacturer ... more »

How to Buy a Pressure Cooker

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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In the past, families relied on home canned goods to get through the winter. Today, cooking and canning with a pressure cooker has a small but growing following. Today's pressure cookers are safer and simpler than older models, and they can be ... more »

How to Buy and Use White Truffles

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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White truffles are fungi that are similar to mushrooms. They grow underground at the roots of elm, birch, maple and oak trees. Most white truffles are found in Italy, France, Croatia and the United States. White truffles can be purchased at most ... more »

How to Buy Canning Supplies

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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With more and more people growing home gardens and shopping at farmer's markets, home canning is enjoying a boom in popularity. Getting started in home canning can be a little costly up front, especially if you are going to purchase a pressure ... more »

How to Buy Cooking Spray

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Cooking sprays enjoy wide popularity among professional and nonprofessional cooks. The sprays allow you to maintain a stick-resistant cooking surface that wipes up in a snap while reducing the amount of calories in the foods you make. Before you ... more »

How to buy egg Substitutes

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Egg substitutes allow weight or health-conscious individuals to consume eggs without the fat or cholesterol found in fresh whole eggs. This popular breakfast food attracts even bakers dedicated to creating slimmed down versions of their favorite ... more »

How to Buy Fresh Clams and Mussels

By GardenGuru

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The taste of the sea in your dishes comes from freshly purchased ingredients, and the seafood you consume is no exception. There are certain tips & tricks that every food purchaser should know in order to obtain the best possible quality. ... more »

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