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How to
Cook Ham Hocks
Ham hocks are inexpensive, thick cuts of leg meat that can be cooked and used in a variety of ways. You can smoke ham hocks on a smoker for a moist and flavorful option, roast them in the oven until crispy and browned, o...
Your Complete Guide to Cooking Smoked Gammon
Plus, understand what gammon ham is in the first place!Smoked gammon is different from a smoked ham in that ham comes cooked and ready to eat, while gammon still needs to be prepared. It’s a popular dish for the holida...
How to
Finish Steak in the Oven
If you have ever wondered how chefs manage to make their steaks look and taste perfect, the oven is their secret. Steaks are seared on a stove first to make the outsides crisp. They are then put in the oven to cook to th...
How to
Eat Chestnuts
Chestnuts are an excellent snack that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The two most common methods involve using an oven or stovetop to roast the chestnuts after giving them a quick boil.. 1 December 2023. Once cooke...
The Best Ways to Cook Catfish
Delicious fried, grilled, and baked catfish recipes Catfish is a tasty fish that is most commonly enjoyed by people living in the southern United States. The most common cooking method is deep-frying, but catfish can be ...
Easy and Effective Ways to Keep Cut Pears Fresh and Avoid Browning
Pears are a great snack on their own and a sweet treat to add to any recipe. However, they have a tendency to turn brown super quickly, often changing color minutes after you slice them open. Whether you’re freezing, ...
How to
Cook Sinigang Na Isda
If you love sweet and sour soup, you'll enjoy the Filipino dish sinigang na isda. To make a simple sinigang, boil your choice of fish with tomatoes, onion, green peppers, and mustard greens. To get the sour flavor, inclu...
How to
Defrost Soup
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, soup is a great choice because you can cook it now and save leftovers in the freezer. Lentil or vegetable soup are commonly frozen and reheated. These soups taste great and ...
The Best Ways to Cook & Prepare Bean Sprouts: 3 Delicious Ideas
Learn how to sauté, boil, and stir-fry bean sprouts Bean sprouts are common ingredients in many Asian cuisines and are often used in salads or stir fry. The most common come from mung beans, which are sprouted commercia...
How to
Reduce Sourness in Soup
Soups are an easy and delicious meal, but it can be really frustrating when they’re too sour to enjoy properly. Before tossing out your dish altogether, take a quick look in your spice rack or pantry! With a few carefu...
The Best Ways to Cook & Use Canned Chickpeas (With Recipe Ideas)
Whip up a tasty side dish or topping with just a few simple ingredientsChickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) are a yummy and versatile legume. You can eat them on their own as a delicious side dish, or add them to salad...
How to
Use a Blender
Using a blender is as simple as setting up your device, placing your desired ingredients inside, closing the lid, and pressing the "blend" button (or another desired button, like puree, mix, or liquefy). Pour your smooth...
How to Cook and Carve a Spiral-Sliced Ham
Many commercial hams are sold with a spiral cut penetrating most of the way to the center, so they can easily be cut into slices at the dinner table. These hams may be sold pre-cooked, partially cooked, or raw, so it's i...
How to
Cook Smoked Pork Chops
Smoked pork chops are pork chops that have been cooked in a smoker to enhance their flavor. Even though smoked pork chops come partially cooked, you still need to cook them some more so they’re safe to eat. Fortunately...
How to Tell if Zucchini Has Gone Bad
Avoid spoiled zucchini and pick the freshest squash with this guideZucchini is a delicious and versatile vegetable that tastes amazing in a variety of dishes. But how can you tell that the zucchini you got at the grocer...
How to Grill Food in the Oven
Getting those delicious grill marks... without a grill Grilling shouldn't be confined just to those warm summer months or homes that have outdoor space to accommodate a grill! By learning to use your oven to grill, you c...
How to
Eat Broccoli
Broccoli is a nutritious and delicious vegetable that can be eaten many different ways. Eat it raw, with a dip or in a salad, to get the most nutrients out of it. Roast, steam, or pan-fry it for a healthy and tasty side ...
How to
Defrost Scallops
Thaw your scallops in the fridge, cool water, or the microwaveFrozen scallops need to be thawed properly to avoid changing the scallop from its natural delicate texture to a tough and chewy consistency. The best method o...
How to
Cook Pork Chops on the Stove
Stove-top cooking and pork chops are a match made in heaven. Cooking pork on the stove can lock in more moisture, and there are multiple ways to go about it. Here's a few worth trying.
How to
Eat Asparagus
There are many ways to eat asparagus. You can serve it hot, cold, raw, or cooked. You can use it to fill out a main entrée, or you can serve it as a side dish. It mixes well into soups, salads, casseroles, and stir-frie...
