Understanding Cooking & Recipes

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How to Truss Poultry

Trussing is a technique that helps poultry keep its shape and cook evenly. This video shows how to wrap and tie the string so your roasted chicken will look picture-perfect. Use the same technique to truss [more…]

How to Sauté (Pan Fry) and Stir-Fry

Sautéing, or pan frying, starts with cooking in butter or oil and ends with crispy vegetables. Stir-frying is another cooking method that yields flavorful vegetables and juicy meats from fresh foods or [more…]

How to Parboil, Steam, Poach, and Braise

Whether you're parboiling, steaming, poaching, or braising, you're cooking with liquid. These cooking techniques vary for foods and desired results. You can tenderize tough meat with braising and loosen [more…]

How to Sauté

The common technique of sautéing, also called pan-frying, is nothing more than cooking food in a hot pan. You sauté with a little fat to prevent sticking. Sautéing imparts a crispy texture to foods and [more…]

How to Carve a Turkey

Carving a turkey yourself can make Thanksgiving (or any holiday) even better. Turkey carving requires cutting with the right knife to enjoy meat from the drumstick, wings, thighs, and breast — no matter [more…]

Understanding Water Cooking Terms

Cooking with water is simple, but not understanding water cooking terms can ruin a dish. It helps to know water cooking terms so you can do exactly what a recipe calls for. [more…]

How to Boil Water

Boiling means bringing water to 212 degrees Fahrenheit for cooking. But you don’t need a thermometer to boil water. The process to boil water (or any other kind of liquid) is simple, and you need to follow [more…]

Timesaving Cooking Tips

Save time when cooking with these handy tips. Serving up a meal is a snap with these timesaving hints. You'll cook more efficiently and enjoy more time with family and friends at the table! [more…]

Tips for Reading Recipes before Cooking

Preparing, understanding, and completing a recipe means looking ahead and thoroughly reading the recipe before you start cooking. Save yourself from a cooking catastrophe by following these valuable tips [more…]

Common Cooking Conversions and Equivalents

Knowing some basic cooking conversions and equivalents can solve problems when measuring ingredients for a recipe. This handy chart offers cooking conversions for liquid and dry ingredients — keep it nearby [more…]

Cooking Basics For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Use simple cooking tips and tricks to make healthy meals, throw a fabulous party, and save time in the kitchen. With just a bit of planning and some expert advice, you’ll be cooking hassle-free. [more…]

How to Roast a Turkey

A perfect roast turkey is the quintessential family dinner. This video shows how to roast a turkey; and offers tips on selecting the best bird at the supermarket, choosing the right pan for cooking the [more…]