Cooking Techniques

How to Be Great at Grilling

By TheFoodLady

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The real secret to grilling is in making the fire. With these tips, you can be on your way to becoming a Grilling Great--without a lot of fancy equipment. Fire up that grill and enjoy the zesty flavor of grilled food tonight... 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 cake decorate with homemade items.

By m nance

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My article will give you last minute tips for decorating cakes and make people think you spent hours working on it. When it only takes about 5 minutes. making your cakes look magnificent. Enjoy and have fun!.. more »

How to Charcoal Grill Lobster

By Joyce

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Are you a seafood lover? Do you like lobster? One way to prepare frozen lobster tails is to use a charcoal grill to cook the lobster... more »

How to Choose the Right Barbecue

By jmessina10

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With all the different types and sizes of barbecues today it may become difficult to choose the correct one that meets your needs. Size is one of the determining factors in the price of a barbecue as well as features and extra burners. This ... more »

How to Cook a 16lb Turkey in 2 hrs in a garbage can w/o Oil

By Michael Merrick Crooks

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Turn your garbage can into a giant roaster and acheive tender turkey perfection in just 2 hours. This is the fastest, healthiest way to cook a turkey. Once you get all the hardware, subsequent uses require all of 10 minutes prep time. As an ... more »

How to Cook Cornish Game Hen

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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When cooking poultry, such as a Cornish game hen, it's essential to cook the bird thoroughly. Undercooked poultry can spread disease and make people ill... more »

How to Cook Meat to a Safe Temperature

By *Julie Mayfield

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Whether it's prepared in an oven, smoker or grill, it's important to cook meat appropriately in order to prevent illness. Read on to learn how to make sure the meat you are serving to friends and family is cooked to a safe temperature... more »

How to Cook on a Wood Stove

By Kat Yares

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There are two types of wood stoves in use in some homes today. One is the wood cook stove, the relic from the past that some people are still using today. Wood cook stoves are almost always installed in a kitchen, and while they do offer some ... more »

How to Cook Salmon in the Microwave

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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While novice chefs often seem to consider cooking seafood a tricky or difficult undertaking, it does not have to be. With a versatile fish like salmon, a tasty marinade and a trusty microwave, a delicious meal is quick and easy... more »

How to Cook with Squash

By LyzB

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So now you have 10 squash and you don't know what to do with them. Your family hates squash, but you hate to let good food go to waste. Guess what? You can use your squash in place of pumpkin to make many delicious holiday recipes... more »

How to Create the Best and Easiest Rice Meal in Less Than Thirty Minutes

By Lindaperry

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Cooking is not my specialty, so there you know! However there are a few special dishes that I make that are not quite considered cooking. If you can boil or steam rice, this one is for you. I finish this article right after the ... more »

How to Cut an Avocado

By Sharon Cohen

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For a country bumpkin from the Midwest, the avocado seemed like an alien species. I found myself considering mankind's first encounter with this bumpy green fruit and wondering whatever possessed them to think of it as food. My first culinary ... more »

How to cut an avocado without getting your hands messy

By jettex

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Hate messy avocado on your hands? Here's how to cut one perfectly every time, in just the right size pieces, with no peeling and no mess... more »

How to Cut An Onion Without The Tears

By L1onherd

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Like many people, I’ve had my fair share of tears when chopping an onion. This is because the bulb root contains sulfur that causes you to tear up. When you cut the bulb, it releases sulfur gases which seeks water. The most convenient place to ... more »

How to Deep Fry Breaded Shrimp

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Whether as part of a seafood platter or as an appetizer with dipping sauces, fried breaded shrimp is a favorite of many. There are many variations of breaded shrimp; chefs and home cooks use a variety of seasonings and breading substances. The ... more »

How to Dehydrate Food

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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The use of dehydration as a food-preserving method has been around for thousands of years. Prior to the advent of refrigeration, people only had two options - dehydration and canning. Canning requires a supply of airtight glass jars and equipment ... more »

How to Encourage Kids to Get Interested in Cooking and Exploring Food

By huggingthecoast

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Article after article in the news shares grim statistics about the widening waistlines and related health problems of today’s youth. Luckily, one of the best remedies for these serious problems is lurking in your kitchen... more »

How to Follow Food Safety at a Cookout

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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With coleslaw, hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad on the menu, a cookout is a veritable gustatory delight. That is, of course, unless one of your guests develops food poisoning because you didn't follow proper food safety precautions. Keeping ... more »

How to Freeze Blueberries

By Altari

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Blueberries are a great summer treat that can be easily frozen and enjoyed year round... more »

How to Freeze Gnocchi

By emeraldfire

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Gnocchi are a very delicious dish but it takes a bit of effort and time to prepare. So why not make a little more and freeze them for the next time you feel like some? The most common mistake in freezing gnocchi is to place them all together in a ... more »

How to Fry Fish Over a Campfire

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Meals around the campfire can be the most memorable, enjoyable parts of a camping trip. For fishermen especially, nothing beats a long day on the water followed by a meal of freshly caught fish... more »

How to Get Fat

By ProWriter1

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Don't you wish people would just quit saying, "Gee, she must be the size of a baby elephant!" or "Look at all that food, I wonder if he is going to eat it?" Worry no more. Go ahead and eat. The National Lard Butts of America encourage you to eat ... more »

How to get finely chopped garlic in seconds

By stevemegjay

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Don’t sweat chopping garlic with your big old knife .Here’s the quick and easy way to do it without even touching your knife... more »

How to Get Rid of Most Pesticides on Fruits at Home

By expertelement

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You are concerned about helping the earth but mostly about keeping your kids healthy. You have learned about the benefits of organic foods but you just cannot afford them. Here is what you can do to at least remove most of the pesticides that are ... more »

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