Cooking Basics

How to Defat Canned Broth for a Recipe

By Susan H Pardoe

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Many times in recipes, you'll see the term defatted. Here's how to defat canned broth for a recipe... more »

How to Defrost a Turkey

By Speedy-Max

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Before you begin to cook your turkey you should allow ample time to prepare properly. One should keep kitchen surfaces clean and separate the turkey from other meats... more »

How to Defrost a Turkey in Cold Water

By Speedy-Max

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Before you begin to cook your turkey you should allow ample time to prepare properly. One should keep kitchen surfaces clean and separate the turkey from other meats... more »

How to Do Your Grocery Shopping Online

By Laura Schofield

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Grocery shopping online is easier than going to the grocery store. It certainly takes less time and helps curb your urge to impulse buy unnecessary items. But just how do you do it? If you've ever shopped online before you'll soon realize that ... more »

How to Dry Chili Peppers Without a Dehydrator

By Kat Yares

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Most Chili pepper plants produce more chili’s than the average cook can use. The answer to storing the peppers is easy: dry them. If you don’t have a food dehydrator, hanging the chili’s is the easiest way to go... more »

How to EASILY Convert ANY Measurement

By Gump87

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This is how to EASILY convert ANY measurement... more »

How to Eat Good and Cheap

By LilacGirl

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If you need to spend less money, you can experiment with cooking and eating less expensively. Groceries make up a big part of most people's budgets, and with the cost of food going up, up, up; learning ways to eat cheaper can really help you and ... more »

How to Eat Like Abraham Lincoln

By LilacGirl

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Unlike Thomas Jefferson, who was a gourmet as well as President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln preferred simpler fare... more »

How to Eat Like George Washington

By LilacGirl

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George Washington dined well, and entertained and fed all who came to visit him at his Mount Vernon home with great hospitality. Nearly everything served at the Washington table was produced right on the Washington farm lands, which covered ... more »

How to find a recipe for anything in your kitchen

By GrammyAnne

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Ever stand in front of your pantry and try to figure out what to make with what you have on hand. Here's a quick and easy fix!.. more »

How to flavor food in a low sodium diet or no salt diet

By ***amylaine

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To much salt in a diet can be bad for ones health. However, salt is a common flavor enhancer for many foods. Learn how to make your own salt alternative below... more »

How to Freeze Dairy Products

By rachelterry

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You can save money on dairy products by stocking up when they’re on sale. Don’t think you can eat 10 pounds of butter before the expiration date? Freeze it. By following these simple guidelines, you can safely freeze dairy products far beyond ... more »

How to Freeze Fresh Herbs

By Karen Cotton

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While growing your own vegetables is something many of us long to do, space, time and money might limit you to a simple herb garden. Look after your herbs wisely and you will be overabundant. Herbs grow best when used frequently, however you may ... more »

How to Fry Bacon Southern Style

By rkayne

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How do you get that perfect bacon, fried in Cast Iron (well, you can use a regular pan!). This is how you do it!.. more »

How to Grill barbecued steak sandwiches

By Bruce McDaniel

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We all love a good steak sub and it is even better when it is grilled steak. I think this one will satisfy the heartiest of appetites... more »

How to Juice Citrus Fruit by Hand

By Zenobia2000

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You know all those times when the recipe calls for fresh-squeezed lemon juice and you stop and think about it for one second during which your hand starts throbbing in anticipation of the painful squeezing motion your are about to demand of it ... more »

How to make a "nice" quick Italian marinara

By FUSILLI1OF4

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In the mood for a little marinara? Want something easy and satisfying? Try this quick and easy Italian marinara... more »

How to Make A Healthy Barbeque Marinade (And Reduce Carcinogens)

By MIHealthCoach

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How to grill safely this summer and avoid producing cancer causing acrylamides in your food... more »

How to make a mushroom honey dijon sauce

By CristyS

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If you need something to spice up your grilled chicken or just want to try something new, you can whip this up in less than ten minutes!.. more »

How to Make Apple Crisp

By Amarande

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Now young adults, our children say this dessert is 'awesome' with ice cream. Everyone who takes a bite nods in agreement! Nostalgic, comforting, luscious, call it what you will, this is one of those simple, old-time treats that never goes out of ... more »

How to Make Baby Food

By CCrock

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Making your own baby food can save you money and give you the assurance that your baby is getting the best quality food. It may seem intimidating, but all it takes is 30 minutes once a week!.. more »

How to Make Basil Tomato Sauce

By lionimage

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Try this twist on making tomato sauce... more »

How to Make Cajeta Caramel Using Goats Milk

By cakewalk

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This dessert topping is great over ice cream, served with chocolate cake or a coffee mousse cake. The goats milk gives it richness with an unusual tang not found with only cows milk... more »

How to Make Carrot Casserole

By sugaredup

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This recipe is easy to make and a hit at pot lucks... more »

How to Make Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

By GeorgiaGirl4U

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Once upon a time the potatoe was an inexpensive vegetable that you had a lot of, so you looked for lots of ways to prepare them. This recipe is one that I like becasue you can add ham or ground beef and you have a main dish, but it is wonderful ... more »

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