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Cooking Basics

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Master the Basics of Cooking

Learning cooking basics is a great way to eat well and save money, since cooking at home is almost always cheaper than going out or buying only convenience foods. Learn the foundations of cooking, then try some basic and intermediate recipes to practice.

Getting Started

Basic Recipes

  • How to Cook Chicken

    Cook chicken and have a great meal for a good price. Chicken is quite low in fat and full of protein. Follow these tips to cook chicken in a variety of ways. Read More

  • How to Cook Eggs Over Easy

    "Over easy" is one of the fastest methods for cooking eggs. There is the potential for a mess, however, if the process is not performed correctly. When eggs over easy are Read More

  • How to Cook Ground Turkey

    Cooking ground turkey is just as easy as cooking ground beef, so do not worry if you have no clue as to how to cook it. If you have cooked ground beef, then you will have Read More

  • How to Cook Squash

    You can fry, boil, bake, steam and even grill squash. The flavor will change depending on the type of squash and how you cook it. Read More

  • How to Cook Potatoes

    You can do many things with potatoes, eating them alone or as part of another dish. Potatoes come in different varieties and sizes for all your cooking needs. Read More

  • How to Cook Pasta Without Boiling Over

    Read on to learn the steps to take to prevent your pasta water from boiling over--and know when your pasta is cooked. Read More

  • How to Cook Dried Beans

    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 Read More

  • How to Make Mashed Potatoes

    Every cook needs to master the basics and knowing how to make fluffy mashed potatoes is one. Here's a primer to preparing this all-time favorite comfort food. Read More

  • How to Cook Franks & Swiss Crescents

    Looking for a healthy appetizer recipe? Learn how to cook Franks & Swiss crescents in this free cooking video on diabetic recipes. Read More

  • How to Bake Rice

    This method of cooking rice in the oven rather than the stovetop curbs the urge to remove the lid and disrupt cooking. The results are a delicious, well-cooked rice with Read More

Intermediate Recipes

  • How to Cook Cornish Game Hen

    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. Read More

  • How to Pressure Cook Mackerel, Salmon & Other Bony Fish

    Cooking bony fish so that it has soft, edible bones is not a hard task if you have pressure cooker. Pressure cookers cook primarily with steam and cook food faster than a Read More

  • How to Prepare a Turkey

    While popular during Thanksgiving, turkey has become a staple of everyday meals. There are numerous recipes of cooking a whole turkey. Read on to learn how to cook turkey. Read More

  • How to Cook a Ham

    Nothing says home cooking like a baked ham. This recipe is simple but delicious and is sure to have your family begging you to cook a ham more often. Read More

  • How to Cook Trout

    Trout is a favorite freshwater fish for grilling, but it also bakes up beautifully at home. Here is a recipe that will turn out wonderfully every time. Read More

  • How to Cook a Rotisserie Chicken

    You really can cook the rotisserie chicken that you love at restaurants, right in your own kitchen. Read on to learn how to cook rotisserie chicken. Read More

  • How to Simmer Crab

    This is one of the simplest ways to cook crab. Once cooked and chilled, the meat can be removed for use in virtually any recipe. You can eat the crabs as they are, or you Read More

  • How to Cook Prime Rib

    The search for the perfect piece of meat has ended. The grade is "Prime", the meat is "rib" and the fat is marbled throughout the entire cut. Here is the perfect rub and Read More

  • How to Cook Cockles

    Few people eat cockles, but the bivalve remains popular in European cuisine. Found on the beaches of saltwater seas, the cockle is a mollusk, closely related to the oyster. Read More

  • How to Make a Turkey Frittata

    Cooking a whole turkey almost guarantees left over turkey meat. Sandwiches are always a choice, but cooking a Turkey Frittata will give your family something different and Read More

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