Cooking Techniques Videos

In order to roast pumpkin seeds, use a Canola oil because it doesn't hide the flavor of the seeds. Find out how to let pumpkin seeds roast on a high heat with help from a certified chef in this...

Peeling a grape can be a time-consuming process, but it can be done with patience and a small paring knife. Discover how to score a grape to make the skin looser with help from a certified chef in...

Macadamia nuts can be toasted in their shells to make the shell brittle and easier to crack, or they can be toasted without their shells for a nice, rich flavor. Learn how to bring out the nut...

There are many ways to dry fresh chilies and peppers, including through the use of a food dehydrator or an oven set at 150 to 200 degrees. Find out how to hang up peppers with a needle and thread...

Hot peppers can be washed off of the hands with water and dish soap, but rubber gloves can be used to keep the peppers off in the first place. Learn about using a brush to wash under the...

Hate to dice onions? Food channel instructions on how to dice an onion are not easy to follow and often do not show the proper method. I'll show you how to dice, or slice, an onion the easy way...

Learning advanced cooking techniques can seem daunting at first, especially when dealing with open flames. There are many ways to add flavor, and zest to food. The flambe is a classic technique...

A spaghetti squash recipe that helps incorporate vegetables into the diet is a spaghetti squash cake made with brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Bake a spaghetti squash cake at 350 degrees for 35...

To make snickerdoodle cookies, mix up a basic cookie dough, roll the dough into small balls, coat each ball in cinnamon sugar and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees. Whip up a...

Phyllo dough can be filled with a variety of savory ingredients or sweet ingredients for appetizers, desserts or entrees. Use phyllo dough to make spanakopita, baklava or phyllo cups with...

Appetizers using phyllo cups can be served cold or hot, as the cups are pre-cooked and ready to eat, but a few fillings can include herbed cream cheese, lemon curd, warm brie cheese or pulled...

Peeling a pomegranate involves first cutting the fruit in half, submerging it in a bowl of water, gently popping out all of the edible seeds and straining the water to separate the seeds out....

Making tortilla chips from scratch requires cutting either white corn or yellow corn tortillas into large triangles, tossing them in a bit of oil, spreading them out evenly on a cookie sheet and...

Finger foods for parties can include baked goods, dried meats and vegetarian options, all of which are bite-sized and not messy to eat with the hands. Create a few unique finger food ideas for the...

Smoking meat is a great way to break down tough cuts of meat, such as ribs, brisket and pork shoulder. Find out how to smoke meat, which can be done using a simple kettle grill, with tips from a...

To make smoked sausage using a simple kettle grill, use an indirect cooking method where the hot coals are pushed to one side and the sausage is cooked on the other side of the grill. Keep...

When cooking outdoors, choose either a charcoal or a gas grill, place it at a safe distance from the house, and gather heavy-duty grilling tools for the best results. Find a variety of ways to use...

Cooking beer brats can be done completely outdoors over the grill, but boiling them in beer for 15 minutes helps lock in the flavors. Cook beer bratwurst outside, making sure to puncture each one...

To peel an eggplant, slice off one end of the vegetable, stand it up on its end, and run a paring knife down the sides to remove the skin. Peel and eggplant safely with instructions from an...

Seasoning a cast iron skillet is done by rubbing a bit of canola oil onto the surface, heating the pan in a 250-degree oven for two hours, which opens up the pores of the metal, and wiping out any...

Sharpening a kitchen knife with steel is done by holding the sharpener tightly in one hand and running the knife over the surface about 10 times on each side. Wipe the blade clean using a kitchen...

A panini press usually has a temperature control on the outside, and the weight of the lid is enough to gently press the sandwich to perfection. Grill up a panini sandwich using a commercial...

To make a watermelon basket, use a marker to draw where the cuts should go, trace the lines with a knife, and hollow out the inside of the watermelon. Create a beautiful centerpiece to hold fruit...

Orange zest can be extracted from the fruit using either a peeler or a zester, and the peel is chopped up very fine to add a punch of orange flavor to any recipe. Sprinkle orange zest on salads or...

Peeling and coring an apple can be done using a paring knife or a peeler, and apple coring devices can be found at any local store where cooking supplies is sold. Remove the peel and core from an...

Cooking dried beans can be done by soaking the beans overnight before cooking them over the stove, or they can be cooked by simply simmering them for an hour, rinsing them and cooking them for...

Making a panini without a panini press can be done in a cast iron skillet with grills and a grill weight. Simply make the sandwich, butter the bread and place it on a cast iron skillet with...

A honey bourbon salmon recipe begins with marinading a 4-ounce salmon fillet in soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, bourbon, salt and pepper for two hours before grilling it in a skillet. Create a...

To make a low fat hamburger, select a lean ground beef, such as 20 percent, 14 percent or even 7 percent fat, which adds just enough flavor without the large amounts of fat. Grill up low fat...

Making hamburgers begins by building 4- or 5-ounce patties, seasoning them with kosher salt and ground pepper, grilling them in a skillet or on a barbecue grill and cooking them for four minutes...

To keep hamburgers from falling apart, avoid handling the meat too much, form them into round patties, and refrigerate them for 15 minutes before cooking. Grill hamburgers that stay in one piece...

Teens can learn to cook by finding recipes in cookbooks, magazines and the Internet, being organized and safe in the kitchen, and cleaning up after every step of the recipe. Get cooking tips for...

To make stuffed bell peppers, remove the top of the peppers with a knife, remove the inside of the pepper, mix mushrooms, onions, herbs and spices with some raw turkey meat, stuff the peppers with...

Steaming a lobster requires putting water in the bottom of a steam pot, adding lemon and bay leaves and steaming the lobster for 15 minutes. Make sure the lobster is alive before steaming with...

Peeling a mango involves using a paring knife or a peeler to remove the skin, being careful to hold on to the fruit tightly to avoid slipping. Slice a mango closely to the pit with instructions...

The Chiffonade can be used for any herb or lettuce.

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