Cooking Basics

Freshly roasted chestnuts complement many holiday foods, such as roasted turkey and bread stuffings.

Preserve the bounty of the summer season at home by learning how to can your own fruits and vegetables.

From spaghetti to fettuccine, ziti to fusili, learn the essential techniques for preparing perfectly cooked al dente pasta.

Learn how to add flavor to sandwiches and sauces with roasted bell peppers. Find out the technique for preparing roasted peppers at home.

Bacon is not for breakfast anymore. Learn about the different types of bacon that can add texture and flavor to salads, soups and spaghetti.

Learn how to turn the blooms of pansies into crystallized, edible flowers with just sugar and egg whites.

Sweeten your cooking with the taste of honey. Learn more about this versatile product and the different types you can use in recipes.

A well-stocked pantry full of baking supplies will give you all the ingredients necessary for making all types of cookies and holiday sweets.

If the notion of carving a holiday turkey fills you with trepidation, sharpen your carving knife and follow these easy steps.

Learn how crystallized ginger is made and which process is used for very young ginger.

Learn how to master the technique of making fried eggs, including how to select the proper eggs and how to prevent undercooking the eggs.

Fluffy and easy to make, omelets make a delicious meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learn the essential steps for preparing a fool-proof omelet.

Enjoy tender sweet crabmeat in these homemade Maryland crab cakes.

Get growing with basil in your garden. Use the fresh leaves to prepare a simple condiment--fresh pesto.

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