Cooking Techniques

Maple syrup offers an unexpected flavor surprise in chicken gravy by adding a touch of sweetness to an otherwise savory dish. As with any recipe that calls for maple syrup, chicken maple gravy tastes…

Just because you're cooking doesn't mean you can't have a little fun along the way. Learn about cooking toys for the kitchen with help from a chef and culinary instructor in this free video clip.

Cooking pans accumulate grease quickly, and over time that baked-on grease becomes more difficult to tackle. Get rid of baked-on grease with the help of a cleaning coach in this free video.

The pinnacle of what defines Italian cuisine, pasta cooks up quickly and easily with minimal mess. After the pasta is drained from the pot and dinner is served, cleaning up is normally the next step.…

The same dried pasta found in stores can be made at home with ingredients found in most households. Pasta dough is made from grains, water and eggs, and the dough is pressed and cut into different…

Sanyo offers many microwave models, which feature several ways to control the power level for a cooking cycle. While power adjustment isn’t always necessary, you can adjust the power down for…

Cook tops are flat appliances that function much like a traditional stove. They fit into your countertop for a stylish, slim look in your kitchen and don't include an oven. Most 36 inch gas cook tops…

"The Sims 3: World Adventures" for the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad features many of the same features as its PC and console counterparts. For example, players must keep an eye on their Sim's…

During the cold, winter months, your driveway can turn into an icy area that is dangerous to your safety and to those who come in contact with it. Several commercial products will melt the ice.…

Proper ventilation in the kitchen is critical to prevent cooking grease from accumulating on surfaces and gases from remaining indoors. Cooktops are counter-placed ranges, separate from an oven. These…

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, or HVAC, contain all the elements in your home that provide heating, cooling and air circulation. HVAC technicians monitor these systems through a…

Bacteria, parasites and viruses can contaminate meat products, which can cause diarrhea, vomiting, cramps and other serious illnesses. Since 5,000 persons in the United States die from food related…

A Hoosier cabinet is more than just a cabinet; it is an entire kitchen workstation. From its earliest incarnation, it was designed to help the cook do his job more efficiently -- and with less help.…

Bratwurst can be cooked in a few different ways depending on your preferences. Learn how to cook bratwurst with help from an author and a chef in this free video clip.

Filo dough, also spelled Phyllo, is made up of layers and layers of buttery dough. It cooks up very flaky and it is similar in many ways to puff pastry. It is also normally cooked in the oven. However…

Using tomatoes in chutneys can really add different flavor and texture. Make tomato chutney with help from a celebrity chef who trained at the Culinary Institute of America in this free video clip.

Join Josh Ozersky as he makes his favorite breakfast, lunchtime and dinner meal – braised short ribs. They get better overnight so be sure to make enough for leftovers.

An essential on the holiday table, Josh Ozersky’s turkey pan gravy, starts with the bird’s meaty dregs and ends with a beautiful homemade sauce.

Tomatillos need to be grown and cooked in a very specific way. Learn how to grow and cook tomatillos with help from a social entrepreneur in this free video clip.

There's a reason that tamales are the food of choice for large gatherings and celebrations. You can make them weeks or months in advance, freeze them and reheat just before you need them. You can…

Hamburgers are a simple snack food made almost worldwide with a variety of meats and in numerous styles. Burger patties can be enhanced in a number of ways by adding ingredients to the meat itself.…

When you turn the burner control knob on a Kenmore gas cook top, you should hear a ticking noise, which is the ignitor sparking. When the ignitor sparks, the circuit broad is sending a message to the…

Oatmeal is among the healthiest of breakfasts, a hearty and filling hot meal to fuel your body for a busy day. Most standard recipes call for the oats to be cooked in water, then dressed at the table…

Sometimes it seems like a sauce can simmer forever without reaching the right consistency. The ideal standard is a sauce that's thick enough to stick to the back of a spoon, called nape. If your sauce…

GE Profile ovens come with a removable meat probe. You can plug the meat probe in when you are cooking meat and insert it into the meat so your oven will keep track of the meat's proper temperature.…

A chili cook-off provides friends and neighbors an opportunity to relax, spend time together, enjoy good food and participate in some friendly competition. A well-organized event will help both the…

Eggplant is not exactly a staple at American dinner tables, though some people are big fans of the dark purple plant. Eggplant originated in India and was introduced to North America by Thomas…

Antique brass has a deep and rich patina that covers the original shiny brass. Manufacturers add a special topcoat to brass furniture nails that mimics the richness of the antique style. When you…

Cooking instructions will state to avoid opening the oven repeatedly during cooking. Not following this instruction can cause problems when cooking or baking and may make your energy bills rise.…

Some models of GE stove ovens come equipped with locks that prevent them from opening during high-temperature cleaning cycles. This safety feature can sometimes malfunction, however. Sometimes a door…

A chili cook-off allows entrants to compete against other chili makers locally, regionally, nationally and even internationally to see who has the best chili. Chilis are judged on several factors,…

A chili cook-off has an assortment of flavors as people create their own interesting recipes, but the creativity of the event doesn't have to end there. Get the most out of your cook-off by creating…

Ideally, an exhaust hood should be installed between a gas cook top and any overhead cabinetry, or there should be no cabinets over the cook top at all. If neither option is possible, there should be…

Bleaching khakis can be a very complicated process because of the different fibers used to make khakis. Though the color khaki is so often used to describe a kind of pant that it has become a…

Most Kenmore ranges have an electronic display panel where the time of day is shown, the cooking function is illuminated or the timer counts down. The oven will also beep when a cooking selection is…

The ability to cook is one of those skills that is directly tied to your ability to survive on your own. Obviously, it's a simple enough task to go down to the local fast-food restaurant or vending…

New parakeet owners should ensure that their birds eat healthy foods and stay away from harmful substances. Some foods that are normal for humans are toxic to parakeets. Avoid feeding your parakeet…

If you have old cashmere sweaters lying around, or if you knit cashmere sweaters, you can felt these items to make them fuzzy and smooth. Because cashmere is an animal fiber, it felts wonderfully, and…

“Flyff,” short for “Fly for Fun,” is a free fantasy-themed massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Unlike in similar MMORPGs, you do not pick your job --…

Most plants that are found in a garden or farm are grown for the fruit and vegetables that they will eventually bear. The rest of the plant is then discarded or turned to mulch for the next year's…

When making candy or sauces, you may accidentally spill sugar on your stove that can burn and set quickly. This sugar can seem impossible to remove from the stovetop, but there are a couple of…

Vintage stoves can be attractive accessories in homes where the ambiance is all about the colonial era, or even the time around and after the American Civil War. However, if you're interested in…

Smooth top cook tops have a sleek look that appeals to many homeowners. Cleaning the cook top can be as simple as wiping up spills with a cloth, since you don't have to fuss with burners and grates,…

Electric stoves use both 120 volt and 240 volt current. Two wires supply 120 volts which combines to provide 240 volts. A third neutral wire provides a return path for the 120 volt current. Modern…

Dry and red kidney beans need to be cooked in a very specific way. Cook dry and red kidney beans with help from a vegetarian chef in this free video clip.

Healthy cells need calcium for normal growth and development. Plants quickly absorb the calcium found in the surrounding soil, but eggshells can replenish some of what is used. Eggshells are mostly…

Culinary arts assistants are often the backbone of a successful restaurant. Restaurants commonly rely on assistants to handle the responsibilities of stocking, preparing and cooking the food. Without…

You rely on your citrus zester when a recipe calls for orange, lemon or lime zest. The handy zester peels away the outer layer of citrus rind and leaves behind fine shreds of flavor-packed skin. As…

Carbonara pasta has a few key ingredients that are required during its preparation. Cook a Carbonara pasta with help from an executive chef in this free video clip.

In "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," you take control of the hero, Link. Link must travel across the land of Hyrule to stop the evil Gannondorf's plans. The game spans multiple…