Cooking Basics

How to Buy Cooking Spray

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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

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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

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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 »

How to Buy Gourmet Foods in Indianapolis

By Ashley Petry

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Indianapolis foodies who needed gourmet ingredients, such as white truffle oil or caramelized violets, used to order those items from afar. Not anymore. Several local stores now offer a wide variety of gourmet dry goods, meats, cheeses and other ... more »

How to Buy Gourmet Salts

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Any chef, foodie or good cook will tell you that salt is the single most important ingredient you can have for any meal. But, to the everyday cook salt is just salt. Use these steps to learn a little more about salt and where and how to buy ... more »

How to Buy Local Meats in Indianapolis

By Ashley Petry

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The abundance of local produce at farmers markets in Indianapolis is a sign of the growing “eat local” trend in Indiana’s capital city. As you bring home your heirloom tomatoes and organic rosemary, however, don’t forget that there are other ways ... more »

How to Buy Oven Mitts

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A staple in any kitchen, oven mitts protect your hands from burns when removing a sheet of cookies from the oven or grabbing a non-insulated pan handle. Numerous styles are available to choose from, and it is easy to find one to suit your ... more »

How to Buy Prosciutto

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Imported Italian prosciutto stands out as one of the finest cold meats available to American consumers. Though somewhat pricey, prosciutto remains a must-have ingredient in many Italian and Mediterranean dishes. You can serve it raw or cooked for ... more »

How to Buy Soy Sauce

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Soy sauce remains one of the most essential cooking ingredients for both Asian and non-Asian foods. Determining which brand of soy sauce to buy gets complicated with so many options available. Let these tips guide you in choosing the brand that's ... more »

How to buy the 3 best cookbooks for beginners

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With the huge selection of cookbooks you need a road map to find the best one... more »

How to Buy Vanilla Extract

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Vanilla extract is a product of vanilla beans. Though we tend to think of it as a single seasoning, there are actually 150 varieties of vanilla. Like wine, the strain of vanilla, the soil and location where it's grown blend to create a spectrum ... more »

How to Can Beets

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Everyone needs to eat vegetables every day to maintain optimum health. The best vegetables are those we raise and preserve ourselves. That way, we know what's in them and how fresh they are, plus home canning saves money. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Caramelize Leeks

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Leeks are not something that everyone has even tried; however they have a wonderful taste. For a breakfast out of the ordinary, caramelized leeks go wonderfully with hash browns or as a filling or topping for an omelet. To caramelize them, you ... more »

How to Caramelize Onions in the Oven

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If you need your burner space, yet need caramelized onions for a recipe, here is an easy way to do it using your oven... more »

How to Care for Kitchen Sponges

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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They're an important part of your kitchen, but household sponges can be a source for a variety of not so friendly bacteria. Would you believe the average kitchen sponge may harbor billions of these tiny microorganisms and when you use your ... more »

How to Carve a Pork Roast

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There are many ways to serve a pork roast. You can choose a loin rib roast or have a crown rib roast made for you by the butcher in your local market. Or you can choose something simple like a loin or shoulder roast. Whatever cut you choose, the ... more »

How to Carve Meat

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Meat such as beef, pork and poultry is made up of thousands of tiny strands of muscle. The way you carve or slice this meat for serving can determine how tender or tough the meat turns out. In order to properly carve meat, you need to learn the ... more »

How to Change Dies on a Pasta Maker

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When you are done using your pasta maker to craft a certain shape of pasta, you may decide you want to move on and make another. To change shapes using a standard electric pasta maker with a handle and die sets, you need to change out the dies... more »

How to Choose a Saute Pan

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Sauteeing is an excellent method for adding flavor to food without using a lot of butter or oil. It's a faster method than frying food and because of the lower content of oils used, the finished recipe is healthier. If you want to sauté food ... more »

How to Choose an Apple By Flavor

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Know before you buy if that apple is sweet or tart. Keep those recipes true to the flavor they were designed to have with this easy guide... more »

How to Choose an Onion

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There are so many types of onions it can be confusing. There are red ones, yellow ones, white ones, and green ones. Which one do you choose for your recipe? Here is what you need to know when choosing an onion... more »

How to Choose Apples for Cooking

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Apples have been around for over 4,000 years. Experts tell us there are more than 7,000 varieties in the U.S. alone, but not all of them are good for culinary purposes. Learning how to choose apples for cooking isn't difficult, but it's helpful ... more »

How to Choose Between Butter and Margarine

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The next time you are in the grocery store and have to make a choice between butter and margarine, remember that taste isn't everything. Although most people will agree that butter tastes better than margarine, take into consideration these facts ... more »

How to Choose Seafood

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Seafood is fresher and more available than ever before. However, some people still think it is hard to get fresh, delicious fish and shellfish if you live far from an ocean or lake. Here are some tips to ensure that you get the best your local ... more »

How to Choose the Best Cookbooks for Your Collection

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Every cook knows that good cookbooks make everything from simple meals to gourmet recipes understandable and fun to make. The kind of cookbooks you choose will depend upon your skill level as well as your tastes in food. Some of the best ... more »

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