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Cooking can be an entertaining, stress relieving activity. With these tips from our experts, learn to make cooking easy and fun.

How To Grill Food Without Burning It

 
 
 
 
 
June 24, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
Using a BBQ is great in several ways. It is practical, quick and easy to clean. It also reduces the fat that you usually use when grilling a steak in a pan. Although it is a popular...

How To Cook Coconut Rice

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2008
By Edward Omoto
This article offers you tips on how you can cook rice with coconut flavor. It also suggests accompanying food for this dish.

How To Use Leftovers

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
Leftovers can be monotonous if served a few days in a row without any variation. How can you use them without boring your family while avoiding wasting them?

How To Feed Your Family on a Budget

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2008
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By Sonia C
A quick look at how to examine your monthly food spending, and how to stretch those dollars.

How To Bring Out the Flavors in Your Food

 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
Food has a large variety of flavors waiting to delight your palate and taste buds. Why make it bland when you can spice things up a little? Let's see which herbs and spices will...

How To Maximize the Bagel Experience

 
 
 
 
 
March 28, 2008
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By Mark Stine
Bagels have become as American as apple pie. Here are some tips on getting the most out of eating bagels at home.

How To Make Hollandaise Sauce

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
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By Terence Van Essendelft
An examination of hollandaise sauce, one of the most versatile and delicious mother sauces in the culinary world. Also discussed are the various permutations and alterations that...

How To Keep Blue Cheese Dressing from Going Bad

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2008
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By Mark Stine
Blue cheese dressing often gets moldy before it is used up. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

How To Make Flour Tortillas

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
If you've ever been to Mexico, chances are that you've seen women effortlessly rolling out tortilla after tortilla. Although flour tortillas are actually much harder to make than...

How To Make Gyros

 
 
 
 
 
February 15, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Gyros are traditional Greek rolled sandwiches that are delicious in any form. This recipe is for gyros with lamb meatballs, but beef, lamb slices, or just about any other meat...

How To Cook Rice

 
 
 
 
 
February 14, 2008
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By Alicia Donatone
Cooking rice is easy! Here are tips to cook two types of rice to perfection.

How To Make Lamb Kebabs

 
 
 
 
 
January 24, 2008
By Rohanthi Wijewickrama
Lamb Kebabs are marinated in a spicy blend of herbs, creating an authentic Sri Lankan taste.

How To Clean a BBQ

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
Cleaning a barbecue grill may seem to be a tedious task when in fact, it is as easy as 1-2-3! Discover an easy way to clean your grill by removing any sticky residue that would...

How To Season a Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
December 27, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Season your turkey the right way! How? Simply put the stuffing on the side and use different seasonings for the inside of your poultry. You will be surprised to taste the difference!...

How To Prepare the Wartime Neapolitan Spaghetti

 
 
 
 
 
December 19, 2007
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By Marcos Riso
This I learned from my Grandfather many years ago. It´s an easy way to cook spaghetti, with low resources and time available.

How To Make a Vegan Christmas Dinner

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
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By Kat Yares
A vegan Christmas dinner doesn't have to be bland or difficult. Follow the tips below for a feast your family and friends will remember for years.

How To Make Old Fashioned Giblet Gravy

 
 
 
 
 
December 3, 2007
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By Cynthia Willis
This is an old fashioned recipe that has been passed down in my family. This recipe is for a large gathering.

How To Cook Tender Calf Liver

 
 
 
 
 
November 28, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
When I was a child, I hated when my mother used to cook liver for supper. That was until my father showed me how to make it deliciously tender and tasty as can be. Follow these...

How To Smoke Salmon

 
 
 
 
 
November 19, 2007
By Thomas Hart
Learn how to create the nice smoked flavor anytime in a few easy steps.

How To Deep Fry a Whole Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
November 14, 2007
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By Patrick Smith
This article describes how to deep fry a whole turkey. Cooking time is cut way down, and you won't have to remember to baste the bird.

How To Cook a Cheap and Easy Thanksgiving Dinner

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Don't stress out about the time and money needed for a good Thanksgiving dinner...use these tips instead!

How To Do English to Metric Conversion

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2007
By Thomas Hart
Here is a conversion system to go from Imperial to metric in cooking. It is easy math or memorization.

How To Make the Perfect Salad

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2007
By Thomas Hart
This will describe the best technique for making a salad. All measurements of ingredients are for one average-sized bowl that will make enough to give six people a side salad.

How To Cook Food on Your Car Engine

 
 
 
 
 
October 23, 2007
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By Liz Smith
You might wonder why you would ever want to cook food on your car engine. I say, why wouldn't you? It can be a practical solution on long road trips: Now you won't have...

How To Cook Delicious Shepherd's Pie

 
 
 
 
 
October 8, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
The conventional shepherd's pie used to include three main ingredients: mashed potatoes, cream of corn and ground beef! It was a good concoction but to be honest, anyone who tastes...

How To Make a 3 Minute Egg

 
 
 
 
 
October 8, 2007
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By Susan Keeping
How to cook the perfect boiled egg is a question that has troubled cooks for many years. The 3 minute egg will give you a perfect egg every time.

How To Prevent Food Contamination

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2007
By Adelea Cruzana
It's important for all of us to have in idea for potentially hazardous food ingredients, and to know the proper handling and storing to prevent food contamination.

How To Roast Marshmallows

 
 
 
 
 
October 2, 2007
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By Zach Bauguess
Roasting marshmallows should be a safe and pleasurable event. So find out some quick tips and hints on how to properly roast marshmallows.

How To Get New Cooking Ideas

 
 
 
 
 
October 1, 2007
By J. London
Deciding what to cook day in and day out can be a challenge. It’s easy to cook the same food over and over again but our families may get bored with it. Let’s face it; some...

How To Make Your Own Baby Food

 
 
 
 
 
September 27, 2007
By J. London
Mothers know that purchasing baby food can be quite expensive. In addition to the expense, there is no assurance that the baby food you are getting does not contain added sugar...

How To Thaw a Frozen Turkey

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Just the idea of thawing a turkey can deter some people from serving turkey for a special occasion. Why? Simply because there is so much confusion surrounding it. Often, people...

How To Make a Roux

 
 
 
 
 
September 14, 2007
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By Terence Van Essendelft
Roux ain't scary. Anyone with a heat source, some fat and some flour can make this classic French cuisine base for everything from soups to souffles. With varying degrees of...

How To Barbecue Fresh Beans

 
 
 
 
 
September 13, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Fresh beans can be cooked several ways. You can steam them, sautee them, boil them or bake them. Why not barbecue them? There are several good reasons why you should try this cooking...

How To Cook The Best Baked Potato

 
 
 
 
 
September 12, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Many people think that baked potatoes are all the same. Wrong! Most people will only eat the inside of the baked potato and discard the wrinkled skin. Once you follow this recipe,...

How To Build a Charcoal Cooking Fire

 
 
 
 
 
September 10, 2007
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By Terence Van Essendelft
A concise examination of charcoal cooking fires, materials, fuels and igniters. Also, coal banking and temperature regulation and testing will be discussed.

How To Make Tomato Sauce

 
 
 
 
 
August 17, 2007
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By Bob del Grosso
If you would like to make tomato sauce that is bright orange, redolent of basil and garlic and clings to any pasta like a baby clings to its mother, then this is the way to do...

How To Cook Filipino Adobo

 
 
 
 
 
July 6, 2007
By Huervana Mark Anthony
Here's the procedure on how to cook Filipino adobo. Adobo is the all time favorite dish served at the Filipino table.

How To Choose Seafood

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2007
By Staff Writer
Maybe your doctor told you to limit yourself to one serving of red meat per week.  Maybe you're looking for a way to satisfy your desire for meat on Fridays without really eating...

How To Prepare a Low-Fat Thanksgiving Dinner

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2007
By Victoria Miller
Thanksgiving dinner can be one of the most fattening meals you eat all year. With a plate full of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and dessert, you can easily exceed your calorie...

How To Open a Pomegranate

 
 
 
 
 
January 23, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
According to Greek mythology, Persephone had to remain in the Underworld because she couldn't resist the seeds of a pomegranate. After you try this fruit for yourself, you...

How To Know If Food is Kosher

 
 
 
 
 
January 20, 2007
By W.J. R.
Perhaps now, more than any other time in history, it is easy to determine what foods in the supermarket are kosher. With pre-printed packaging, it is as easy as reading the...

How To Prepare Traditional Food for Hanukkah

 
 
 
 
 
December 3, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, lasts eight days and celebrates the miraculous way a small amount of oil, enough for one night, lasted for eight until more could be found....

How To Use a Vacuum Sealer for Food

 
 
 
 
 
November 9, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Vacuum food sealers are, in my opinion, a gift from heaven! They may seem pricey, but the money saved in food costs more than makes up for the initial investment. Vacuum sealers...

How to Buy and Use Balsamic Vinegar

 
 
 
 
 
November 3, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Balsamic vinegar has only become hot in the US in the last 15 years or so, but it has been around for centuries in Italy. Made from the must of Trebbiano grapes in the Modena valley,...

How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2006
By Tonya Sandersfeld
When you carve a pumpkin for Halloween, don't forget to save the seeds! Pumpkin seeds are a valuable source of many minerals, and they're yummy, too! They are a rich...

How To Use a Turkey Fryer

 
 
 
 
 
September 29, 2006
By Tonya Sandersfeld
If you've never tasted deep-fried turkey, you're missing out on quite a treat. Although it's probably not the healthiest food to eat every day (goodbye, skinny jeans;...

How To Open a Coconut

 
 
 
 
 
August 15, 2006
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By Brian McDonald
Opening a coconut can be a difficult process if you go about it the wrong way.  There are several ways to do it fairly efficiently (without losing any digits or destroying any...

How To Choose Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 
 
 
 
 
August 3, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Extra virgin olive oil -- cold pressed -- first pressed -- unfiltered -- light -- pure -- choosing olive oil has become almost as daunting as choosing wine. The way you want to...

How To Be Vegan

 
 
 
 
 
August 1, 2006
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By Sharon Moran
A vegan is a strict vegetarian who eats plant products only--no animal products or animal byproducts.  That means in addition to not eating red meat, poultry, and fish, vegans...

How To Practice Food Safety

 
 
 
 
 
August 1, 2006
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By Annette Gallagher
Foodborne illness is mostly preventable. While there is the occasional virulent strain of E coli or Salmonella which defies the odds to make people sick, for the most part, a few...
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