Cooking Techniques Videos

The key to getting the best marinated steaks for grilling are to let the steaks soak in the marinade overnight or for several hours. Marinate your New York strip steak for grilling with tips from...

New York strip top sirloin steaks can be prepared by brushing them with olive oil or butter and then seasoning them to your liking. Prepare your New York strip steak with advice from a full-time...

When cooking hamburgers on a panini grill, it should only take about four to five minutes to cook on each side. Cook hamburgers on a panini grill with instruction from a full-time cook in this...

To prepare a beef tenderloin steak you should brush the meat with olive oil and then season it with Cavender's seasoning. Prepare beef tenderloin steaks with tips from a full-time cook in this...

The key to preparing a great filet mignon is to wrap it with bacon before placing it in the oven. Prepare your filet mignon with advice from a full-time cook in this free video on steak.

When cooking a hamburger on an electric griddle, make sure you spray the griddle with cooking spray so the patties don't stick. Use an electric griddle to cook your hamburger with help from a...

When cooking New York strip steak in an oven, you should brush off any fat first before seasoning. Discover how to cook New York strip steak in an oven with advice from a full-time cook in this...

To easily marinate your steaks, you'll need a Ziplock bag to contain the meat and marinade. Learn this easy recipe for marinating steaks from a full-time cook in this free video on steak.

The main ingredient to a heart-healthy steak recipe is to have a lean cut of steak. Enjoy a heart-healthy steak recipe from a full-time cook in this free video on steak.

To cook a porterhouse steak, you should turn your oven to broil and make sure the steak is thawed first. Cook your porterhouse steak perfectly with guidance from a full-time cook in this free...

Broiling a filet mignon in the oven is quite simple, just be sure to flip them one time halfway through the cooking process. Learn how to broil filet mignon in the oven with tips from a full-time...

To cook Omaha steak hamburgers, you'll want to thaw them out in the refrigerator and season them first. Discover how to cook your Omaha steak hamburgers with advice from a full-time cook in this...

When cooking an Omaha steak, make sure the steaks are at room temperature before cooking. Cook your Omaha steak perfectly with advice from a full-time cook in this free video on steak.

To make hamburgers in the oven, you'll need a broiler pan or a pan with a wire rack to catch the drippings. Make hamburgers in the oven with help from a full-time cook in this free video on...

Cooking with a broiler pan is a fast way to cook several kinds of meats or vegetables. Discover how you can cook using a broiler pan with tips from a full-time cook in this free video on cooking...

Knowing how to measure baking ingredients is important because if you don't use the precise amounts, your recipe won't turn out right. Measure your baking ingredients precisely with tips from a...

Measuring flour for baking is done best by using measuring cups or measuring spoons. Make sure you get the exact amounts of flour your recipe calls for with help from a head cook in this free...

When using a chopping board, be sure to thoroughly sanitize it if you are chopping any kind of meat. Properly use a chopping board with advice from a head cook in this free video on cooking.

To use an apple peeler, you'll want to first position it properly on the base or edge of your counter top. Learn to use an apple peeler from a head cook in this free video on cooking.

There are two ways to dry bread, either by letting it sit out or by using your oven. Dry your bread with instruction from a head cook in this free video on cooking.

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...