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How to

Boil Okra

Okra is healthy, low-calorie vegetable that is often used in Caribbean, Creole, Cajun, Indian, and Southern dishes. While there are many ways to prepare it, boiling okra is one of the simplest. However, okra can get slim...

How to

Make KFC Original Fried Chicken

Have you ever craved that Kentucky-fried taste, but just can't get behind the fast food scene? This recipe for copycat KFC may have some crazy ingredients, but it will definitely have the whole family enjoying take out f...

The Best Way to Peel and Eat Boiled Crawfish

Enjoy this tasty shellfish when you go to or host a crawfish boil Are you ready to dive into some classic Cajun crawfish but aren’t sure how to reach the delicious meat inside? Crawfish (also called crayfish, crawdads...

How to

Use a Broiler

Many modern cooks avoid broilers because they don’t know how to use them. However, broilers are useful tools that can cook or toast food in a matter of minutes. First, set an oven rack close to the top of the oven. Nex...

How to

Clean Okra

Okra is a staple of Southern cooking as well as many African and South Asian recipes. It can be eaten on its own or used as a thickener in dishes like gumbos and stews. It is really easy to wash and prepare before adding...

How to

Prepare Okra

When people think of okra (also known as "ladies' fingers"), they often think of a slimy, difficult-to-eat vegetable and so tend to avoid it. While okra ''is'' somewhat slimy in texture, those that know how to properly p...

How to

Make Okra Juice

If you have an abundance of okra or just want to try a refreshing drink, make okra water, also called okra juice. You can soak okra and squeeze the mucilage into water for a cooling drink or blend it with frozen fruit fo...

How to

Mince Vegetables

Recipes often call for minced vegetables. Usually, garlic and onions require mincing, but occasionally other vegetables may need to be minced as well. Mincing is a fairly easy process you should be able to pick up quickl...

How to

Season Cast Iron Cookware

Cast iron is much beloved by serious chefs for its even heating and non-stick surface. And cast iron lasts nearly forever if you take care of it. Seasoning cast iron cookware is the essential part of this care.. 26 Octob...

How to

Bake a Yam

Yams are vegetables native to Africa and Asia, and are starchier and drier than a sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are more commonly found in America and Europe. Whether you are eating a yam or a sweet potato, baking is one ...

How to

Cook Okra

Okra is a nutritious vegetable that can be cooked by boiling or frying. Regardless of your cooking method, wash and slice your okra first. You can boil okra in slightly salted water. You can coat okra in cornmeal and the...

How to

Make Pressure Cooker "Fried" Chicken

If you're craving fried chicken but don't want to heat a large pot of oil, use your pressure cooker to speed up the process. Although you can't fry chicken in oil with your pressure cooker, you can cook the pieces with y...

How to

Bake Boneless Skinless Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken is a good option for an easy weeknight meal. Chicken meat pairs well with a range of flavors, and without the skin, it has very little fat. Choose from boneless skinless breast meat, which is w...

How to Cook Canned Chicken

Whether you're working through canned food in your pantry or you want to get dinner on the table fast, canned chicken is a fantastic ingredient. Since it's already cooked, simply drain it and add it to casseroles, dips, ...

How to

Purge Crawfish

Crawfish, sometimes called crayfish, are similar to lobsters but much smaller. As they make their home in the mud of freshwater bayous, they are often referred to as "mud bugs." Crawfish are most commonly found in Louisi...

How to

Cut Okra

Okra is popular vegetable in American Southern cooking, where it is sometimes known as “ladies’ fingers” because of its long, skinny shape. Okra can also be found in Indian, North African, Middle Eastern, and Brazi...

How to

Make Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is popular because it's tasty and it can be eaten both freshly cooked or cold as a picnic food or cold-plate snack. Fried chicken is so popular that it's often part of the menu of many fast food and restaur...

How to

Make Deep Fried Chicken

Chicken that has been deep-fried is famous comfort food that is appreciated all around the world. To create your own batch, first, marinate the chicken in buttermilk before dredging it in flour. The chicken should then b...

How to

Cook in a Cast Iron Skillet

Though it takes a bit longer to heat up, cast iron will diffuse heat quite well and retain heat extremely well. While other pans will lose heat when you place food in them, cast iron skillets will not. Since heat fluctu...