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.
Information on refrigerator and freezer foods necessary to keep stocked in your pantry to prepare recipes.
Information on basic staple kitchen supplies necessary to keep stocked in your pantry to prepare recipes.
Information on basic condiments necessary to keep stocked in your pantry to prepare recipes.
Learn how to make the fluffiest whipped egg whites to enhance your recipes.
Learn how to make the fluffiest whipped egg whites to enhance your recipes.
Get broiling tips and hints and learn how to use your oven broiler to properly cook foods.
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.
Quick and easy instructions on how to blanch almonds for recipes.
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.
Toasting almonds gives them a better flavor, thus enhancing your recipe. Here are three easy methods.
Learn how to carmelize onions with this easy recipe and add a rich onion flavor to your dishes.
Learn how to dice mangos with proper slicing. Step by step instructions with photos show you how to cut cubes from the mango pulp.
Learn how to cook fresh corn on the cob so you don't end up with a gummy result. Quick and easy instructions.
Learn how to make creme fraiche at home with buttermilk.
Easy instructions on how to make homemade croutons at home for salads and soup garnishes.
Learn how to air-dry fresh herbs from your garden or herbs from the market with these easy instructions.
Sugar flavored with essential oils from edible flowers makes a delightfully different topping for cookies or as a sweetener for tea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You may have roasted peanuts in your oven but you can also roast them in your microwave. Try this quick and easy method.
Learn how to oven-roast fresh raw peanuts at home. It's quick, easy, and you just can't beat the flavor.
Find out how to improve your soups and stews with these helpful tips and suggestions.
Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract for great gifts or home use.
