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How to
Ripen a Cantaloupe
For the best flavor, make sure that cantaloupes ripen on the vine. You can ripen this melon off the vine for a few extra days to further improve the color, texture, and juiciness of the fruit, though.
How to
Eat a Lychee
Once stuck in the tropics, lychee have freed themselves to travel to most of the world. Most canned lychee fruits can be eaten right out of the container. A fresh lychee fruit easily beats its canned cousins in flavor, a...
How to
Use a Chafing Dish
Chafing dishes are often known in the catering world as "a host's best friend" because they can keep your food warm for hours on end. If you're hosting a dinner party or special event, setting up and serving with a chafi...
How to Measure Vegetables in Cups (With or Without a Measuring Cup)
When a recipe calls for vegetables in cups, you might be confused trying to figure out how much you actually need to add. Luckily, using a measuring cup to find the right amount of veggies isn't too difficult at all. Sin...
How to
Fry an Egg
Flipping your fried eggs is one of the most intimidating acts of any beginner breakfast chef. The goal of a lightly crispy, well-cooked white and a runny yolk is not difficult to get, however, with a little practice. The...
How to Slice Lemons
A simple guide to cutting lemons into wedges, twists, and for juicing Sure, cutting a lemon can be as easy as chopping down through the middle of it. However, taking a bit of time to think through your cuts will make the...
How to
Make Homemade Shaved Ice
Have you ever wondered how to make a homemade slushie, Icee, or shaved ice? This article will teach you how to make one!
The Best Ways to Eat Figs (Plus, How to Wash & Prepare Them)
Learn to pick perfectly ripe figs & enjoy them raw Figs are a sweet and juicy fruit originating from the Mediterranean. They can be enjoyed fresh or dried, making them a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Eat them whol...
How to
Chop Garlic
Since garlic is used in so many recipes, it's vital that you know how to chop it! Fortunately, all you need to do is smash a clove in order to peel it. Take care to hold the knife so you don't accidentally cut yourself a...
How to
Make Vegetable Oil
Homemade vegetable oils are fresher and more flavorful than store-bought oils. They are also better for your health and the environment than many commercial oils, which are often extracted with harmful chemical solvents....
How to Tell if a Sweet Potato Has Gone Bad
Signs of spoilage, storage tips, and more!If you’ve had some sweet potatoes for a while and you’re wondering if they’re still good, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll go over all the signs to look out for to...
How to
Eat Camembert Cheese
Camembert is a delicious French cheese with a white, bloomy rind and a soft, buttery interior. If you've never had it before, enjoy a simple preparation of room-temperature Camembert, preserves, and bread or crackers. Yo...
How to
Cut Fresh Rosemary
Fresh rosemary is a great way to add some herby flavor and freshness to a wide variety of dishes. If you’re growing your rosemary, you can cut fresh rosemary right off the plant to use or store. Once you've harvested o...
How to
Eat an Orange
Eating an orange might seem simple, but there are different ways you can pair an orange with other types of food to help enhance its flavor. This article will give you some ideas on how to add oranges into your diet. It ...
How to
Make Yippee Noodles
Yippee noodles are a type of instant noodles, similar to Maggi and Top Ramen. They are popular throughout India and come in all sorts of delicious masala flavors. They are easy to prepare and cook within minutes on your ...
How to
Season Pampered Chef Stoneware
Stoneware baking pans and trays from the Pampered Chef are designed to be a naturally non-stick surface. You can cook food with little to no oil, without using coated non-stick pans that chip and fleck away. In fact, the...
How to
Melt Coconut Oil
Coconut oil melts from its solid form at 76°F (24°C) into a liquid which is commonly used in cooking, health, and beauty products. If you live in a warmer location, your coconut oil might already be ready to use at any...
How to
Prepare and Cook Prawns
Despite a few anatomical differences, prawn are virtually interchangeable with shrimp in any recipe. Prawns can be prepared and cooked using a variety of methods, and many people don't even clean them before cooking, cla...
How to
Cut Limes
Limes make excellent garnish and lime juice is a welcome addition to many recipes. Getting an attractive garnish takes more than just a knife, though. Whether you're juicing or cutting wedges, wheels, peels, you can get ...
How to
Drain Ricotta Cheese
Remarkably simple to make, the versatile ricotta cheese is drained soon after cooking to form anything from a wet mush to firm, crumbly curds. Whether you are making your own ricotta, or drying out store-bought ricotta t...