How to Brine Meat

How to Brine Meat

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

by Elizabeth Coughlan Do you despair when your Thanksgiving turkey has dried out, or your roast is tough and lacking in flavor? Brining could be the simple solution to your problems. Many people think of brining as a way of preserving meat or fish where it is soaked for days…

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How to Make Risotto

How to Make Risotto

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

The secret to a great-tasting, smooth and creamy risotto is patience. While it may take a little more time and attention to make this Italian favorite, it is definitely worth the wait. And once you see how versatile and easy it really is, and discover the countless dishes that can…

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How to Pick the Best Cut of Meat

How to Pick the Best Cut of Meat

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With soaring food prices, many of us meat eaters are forced to reconsider our choices at the grocery store. With choice steaks running $11 or $12 a pound, it’s time to start exploring other options! There are several ways to cut your meat budget and still enjoy tender, tasty meats….

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How to Make Homemade Dough

How to Make Homemade Dough

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Pizza is a universal favorite. The great thing about pizza is that you can tailor-make it to suit any taste. Whether you enjoy veggies, meat or cheese, you can top your pizza with virtually anything you like. But it’s not just the top of your pizza that you can be…

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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream

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by Shannon Beineke Homemade ice cream has major advantages over store-bought versions. For one, you select the ingredients going into your dessert. Even better, you can have ice cream whenever you want – freshness guaranteed. The best part is having family and friends gather ’round to get creative. Making your…

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How to Grill a Steak

How to Grill a Steak

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A sizzling, succulent steak; just the thought of one makes your mouth water. But how hard it is to properly prepare the best beef? You can surely get a sublime grilled steak at a fancy steakhouse, but how many times have you been disappointed with the steaks at a friend…

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How to Make Homemade Candy

How to Make Homemade Candy

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Most people fear the task of making homemade candy because they hear stories of candy thermometers and high-heat, quick-preparation methods where one wrong move could cost you the recipe. We’ve put together some great low-fuss recipes that will be a hit in your candy jar! Truffles Don’t think that fancy…

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How to Caramelize Onions

How to Caramelize Onions

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by Lerrina Collins What can turn a spicy, smelly vegetable into a sweet, flavor-enhanced delight? Caramelizing! At least when it comes to onions. While some people enjoy onions any way they can get them, most have learned cooking, particularly grilling or sauteing, changes the onion’s chemical makeup, diminishing its strong…

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How to Peel Almost Anything

How to Peel Almost Anything

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

The great English cook Prue Leith once famously remarked “life’s too short to stuff a mushroom.” I feel pretty much the same way about peeling a grape. However, there may come a time when you want to do such a thing and it’s handy to have a simple method standing…

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