Ashley Crawford

How to

Make Rice Cakes

It's all too common to find yourself with leftover rice and no plan as to what to do with it. Luckily, it's easy to transform old rice into yummy rice cakes! These aren't quite like the standard puffed rice cakes from th...

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

Make a Quesadilla

Simple instructions for making quesadillas with your stove, oven, grill, or microwaveThis tasty dish has its roots in Mexican cuisine and is typically made using cheese and chicken. However, you do not have to use tradit...

How to Use a Metal, Silicone, or Bamboo Basket Steamer

Cook fast, healthy meals with any type of steamer basketSteaming is a healthy way to cook anything from vegetables to fish to dumplings. To steam food at home, all you need is a basket steamer. The most traditional baske...

How to Make a Cantaloupe Ripen Quickly (Plus, How to Tell If It’s Ripe)

Ensure your cantaloupe is ripe, sweet, and juicy with this guide Cantaloupes are sweet, refreshing fruits when they’re ripe, but when they’re unripe, they’re often hard and dry. Luckily, you can make an unripe cant...

How to

Eat Sunflower Seeds

To eat a sunflower seed, run your tongue along the salty outer shell, crack it between your teeth, and spit out the shell before chewing the seed. Repeat. This article instructs on how to become a master seeder: one who ...

What is the Cube Rule of Food Identification Theory?

Settle internet debates about food classification with this guideThe Cube Rule of Food is a potential solution to the question, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” This joke rule is simple: use a cube as a guideline for where...

How to

Cook Pig Feet

Pig's feet can be found in a variety of cultural cuisines, but the preparation often varies by region. Since this cut of meat has so much connective tissue and thick skin, however, each cooking method requires slow cooki...

How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables with Baking Soda

A guide to removing pesticides & dirt from produce Before you eat fresh berries, grapes, or apples from the store, it’s important to rinse off your fruit to get rid of any harmful bacteria, fungi, and dirt. Adding baki...

How to

Order Pizza

Pizza makes everyone happy. It's increasingly easy to order a pizza and have it delivered straight to your door in the blink of an eye. You can order pizza over the phone, online, or even on an Xbox. See Step 1 for more ...

How to

Boil Potatoes

No more mushy and undercooked potatoes for youThere are a variety of recipes that call for you to boil potatoes before you add them to your dish, including mashed potatoes and potato salad. The best way to boil potatoes ...

Easy Ways to Store Onions to Make Them Last Longer

Save halved & cut onions for later without losing freshness If you only need to cook with a portion of an onion, you may be wondering what to do with the rest. Fortunately, it’s safe and easy to store cut onions in the...

How to Boil a Hot Dog Using a Microwave or Stove

You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 mi...

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

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 Make Sweet & Sour Sauce: 2 Best Recipes

Everything you need to make delicious sweet & sour sauceAre you having trouble finding the perfect sweet and sour sauce at your local grocery store? Sweet and sour sauce is actually quite easy to make, involving ingredie...

How to Make Soft, Chewable Nugget Ice

An easy DIY guide for crushed, Sonic-style ice Soft ice, also known as nugget ice, has a cult following thanks to its chewy, soft texture. To make it at home, freeze club soda or carbonated water in an ice tray. Then, cr...

How to

Eat a Grapefruit

Grapefruits are a delicious fruit in the citrus family. They are sometimes a bit tangy, but a sprinkle of sugar will help make them sweeter. The grapefruit is very healthy eaten as a snack or as part of your breakfast. Y...

How to

Season Cast Iron in the Oven

Cast iron pans, skillets, and Dutch ovens are some of the best tools you can have in your kitchen. Their versatility and ability to heat evenly make them popular for stovetop and oven cooking. However, they also have to ...

How Do You Core a Cabbage? A Complete Guide

Learn to cut and core a cabbage properlyWhile the core of a cabbage can be eaten once cooked, most cabbage recipes call for you to core the head of cabbage before preparing the dish. Doing so makes it easier to cut the r...