Cooking Basics

How to Use an Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Using a meat thermometer is the best way to ensure that roasted meat or poultry is thoroughly done. Instant-read thermometers are versatile and fast, and provide a temperature reading in just a few seconds... more »

How to Clean a Coffee Pot

By Eli Zwillenberg

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There are many methods to cleaning a coffee pot, this is the one used in New Jersey diners. Easy, simple, virtually cost-free and 100% effective on even the most-used coffee pots!.. more »

How to Cook a Ham

By CindyM

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Nothing says home cooking like a baked ham. This recipe is simple but delicious and is sure to have your family begging you to cook a ham more often... more »

How to Cook Corned Beef

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Long associated with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, corned beef is a tradition in many Irish-American homes. Some swear that it is unknown in Ireland, while others are certain that it has been around in one form or another for centuries in the ... 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 Core Cabbage

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Unless you are cooking it whole, cabbage recipes usually require that the core be removed first. The core is the woody center that holds the cabbage leaves together. There are different methods for taking it out depending on the final ... more »

How to Freeze Green Beans

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Do you love fresh green beans? Learn how to freeze them properly... more »

How to Make a Double Boiler

By KNOONAN

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Although many kitchen supply stores sell handy double boiler pots for a tasty profit, it’s just as easy--not to mention space saving--to make your own double boiler from everyday kitchen items. Next time you are melting chocolate or whisking ... more »

How to Make Beef and Biscuit Casserole

By klawal34

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This is a recipe for Beef and Biscuit Casserole, a delightful family dinner entree that will yeild 5-6 servings... more »

How to MAKE BREAKFAST GRAVY

By MOLLIERAY

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WANT TO MAKE REAL HOME MADE SAUAGE GRAVY?.. more »

How to Make Meatballs

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Often thought of as only Italian, meatballs are found in many different cultural dishes. The basic ingredients are the same--ground meat, bread crumbs for filler, herbs and spices for flavor, and eggs to bind everything together. Make meatballs ... more »

How to Make Oven Baked Fries

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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French fries are a tasty and delicious snack almost every loves. The problem is the average french fry can be pretty unhealthy. You can still enjoy the salty crunch of french fries by making oven baked fries at home. Here's how... more »

How to make pizza at home

By pbpainting

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If you are not happy with your local pizzaria, or you want to make really good pizza your family will love. This recipe is for you... more »

How to Thicken a Sauce

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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There are hundreds of ways to thicken sauces, but only a handful are commonly used. All of them are uncomplicated and easy to do. In each case, though, you'll need to start with some sort of base liquid that you'd like to make a sauce out of... more »

How to Use a Convection Oven

By irwriter

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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 Barbecue Potatoes

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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You can't have meat without the potatoes. And when it comes to barbecue, the rules are no different. But if you've always found yourself racing between the oven and the grill just to get them on the table, then here's a tasty way to barbecue ... 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 Buy Local Produce

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Local produce is bred for flavor not shipping. Locally grown food tastes better and it's better for the environment. Local produce also ripens on the vine making it more nutritious than internationally shipped produce that is picked before it ... more »

How to Calculate Amount of Meat Servings for a Large Group

By RJS3566

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From recipecottage.com.. 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 Cook a Mexican Pizza

By Nehemiah Gardner

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You can make a Mexican Pizza yourself by going to the internet and look for instructions. Go to www.recipepizza.com and look for pizza toppings and choose which one you wanted. This one is just cooking it with beef mince... more »

How to Cook and Make Hamburgers

By Nehemiah Gardner

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Make sure you take a few seconds to take the handle of the pan and keep the oil moving so the burgers won't get stuck... more »

How to Cook French Fries

By Nehemiah Gardner

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If you are working at any restaurants like Kings or any fast food places, keep fries in the freezer until it is ready to cook... more »

How to cook pasta

By chucy

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How to cook pasta.. more »

How to Cook Perfect Rice

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Too hard, too soft, too gummy--there are many ways to get rice wrong and not enough to get it right. Even if you follow the directions on the back of the package the rice can still fall short. Follow these simple steps and you’re guaranteed ... more »

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