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How to Cook Basics - Quick cooking instructions

Fast and easy basic cooking instructions on how to make such things as homemade vanilla extract, roast garlic, blanch almonds, dry herbs, make hard-boiled eggs, cut an avocado, and more.
How to Peel a Litchi (Lychee) - Step by step instructions
At first glance, the litchi is a fruit that looks like a strawberry with alligator skin, which is why some folks call them alligator strawberries in the South. You must peel the litchi to get to the edible interior. Learn how to peel litchi (lychee) fruit to get to the luscious pulp. Step by step instructions with photos show you how to strip away the tough litchi skin.
How to Blanch Almonds Recipe
Quick and easy instructions on how to blanch almonds for recipes.
How to Make Almond Milk Recipe
Almond milk is a tasy ingredient used in recipes and also as a beverage. Learn how to make almond milk at home with this easy recipe.
How to Toast Almonds Recipe
Toasting almonds gives them a better flavor, thus enhancing your recipe. Here are three easy methods.
How to Carmelize Onions Recipe
Learn how to carmelize onions with this easy recipe and add a rich onion flavor to your dishes.
How to Cut a Mango - Step by step instructions
Learn how to dice mangos with proper slicing. Step by step instructions with photos show you how to cut cubes from the mango pulp.
How to Make Corn on the Cob Recipe
Learn how to cook fresh corn on the cob so you don't end up with a gummy result. Quick and easy instructions.
How to Make Creme Fraiche Recipe
Learn how to make creme fraiche at home with buttermilk.
How to Make Croutons Recipe
Easy instructions on how to make homemade croutons at home for salads and soup garnishes.
How to Dry Herbs Recipe
Learn how to air-dry fresh herbs from your garden or herbs from the market with these easy instructions.
How to Make Flower Sugar Recipe
Sugar flavored with essential oils from edible flowers makes a delightfully different topping for cookies or as a sweetener for tea.
How to Roast Garlic Recipe
Learn how to roast garlic in the oven to give rich garlic flavor to your recipes or use it as a simple but tasty spread for bread.
How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
Learn how to cook eggs in the shell whether you need hard-cooked or soft-cooked eggs. Remember, hard-boiled eggs is a misnomer as they should not be boiled.
How to Make Herbed Vinegar Recipe
Making your own herbal vinegar for yourself or gifts is easy if you plan in advance. Choose your own favorite flavors and learn how to make herb vinegar at home.
How to Make Maple Cream Candy Recipe
Who would ever suspect that this delicious candy is simply pure maple syrup in a more solid form? Learn how to make maple cream candy at home.
How to Make Roasted Peanuts in the Microwave Recipe
You may have roasted peanuts in your oven but you can also roast them in your microwave. Try this quick and easy method.
How to Oven Roast Peanuts Recipe
Learn how to oven-roast fresh raw peanuts at home. It's quick, easy, and you just can't beat the flavor.
How to Make the Best Soup Recipe
Find out how to improve your soups and stews with these helpful tips and suggestions.
How to Make Vanilla Extract Recipe
Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract for great gifts or home use.

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