Cooking Basics
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Preparing Holiday Roasted Chestnuts
Freshly roasted chestnuts complement many holiday foods, such as roasted turkey and bread stuffings. more...
Preserve the bounty of the summer season at home by learning how to can your own fruits and vegetables. more...
From spaghetti to fettuccine, ziti to fusili, learn the essential techniques for preparing perfectly cooked al dente pasta. more...
Learn how to add flavor to sandwiches and sauces with roasted bell peppers. Find out the technique for preparing roasted peppers at home. more...
Types of Bacon - Pancetta, Canadian, Slab Bacon
Bacon is not for breakfast anymore. Learn about the different types of bacon that can add texture and flavor to salads, soups and spaghetti. more...
Learn how to turn the blooms of pansies into crystallized, edible flowers with just sugar and egg whites. more...
Sweeten your cooking with the taste of honey. Learn more about this versatile product and the different types you can use in recipes. more...
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By: Linda Gentile
Jacket potatoes are easy to make and can be transformed with different topics. Try these baked potato topping ideas for a different slant on a familiar jacket potato. more...
By: Linda Gentile
Baked potatoes are cheap to buy, easy to prepare and are a versatile dinner choice. Any number of toppings turns each jacket potato into a tasty meal. more...
Easy Chicken Soup - Pressure Cooker Recipe
By: Natalie Cooper
Cook delicious, healthy, preservative-free homemade chicken soup in about an hour using a pressure cooker and this simple chicken soup recipe. more...
How to Make Homemade Pie Crust
By: Carol Hilker
Nothing compliments a holiday pie better than homemade pie crust. A good crust has a wonderful buttery taste and is crispy - never soggy. more...
By: Linda Gentile
Baked beans are often regarded only a tasty side dish, and are not used as an ingredient. Nevertheless, baked beans can be used in many different easy recipes. more...
By: Jeremy Suizo
Don't throw away shrimp shells. Instead, use them to create a luscious stock with concentrated seafood flavor. more...
By: Linda Gentile
There are many different kinds of oatmeal with sometimes-confusing names. Learn the differences between oatmeal types to best choose which healthy oatmeal to use. more...
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