How To Recipes
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How to Steam Hard Boiled Eggs
The best way to hard cook eggs? Steam them! That way they peel easily. -
How to Caramelize Onions
How to slowly caramelize onions to bring out deep, rich, sweet flavor as the natural sugars in the onions caramelize. Video included. -
How to Chop an Onion
How to chop an onion, safely, easily, and with minimum tears! Video plus step-by-step photos. -
The Easiest Way to Microwave Corn on the Cob
Cooking corn couldn't be easier! In the microwave, husk on, four minutes. Cut off bottom. Slip off husk. It works! -
How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs recipe. Tips for how to boil eggs so they come out perfectly every time. -
How to Cut and De-Seed a Pomegranate
How to cut open and de-seed a pomegranate, with no mess or wasted seeds! -
How to Peel, Chop, and Grate Ginger
How to easily peel, slice, julienne, chop, mince, and grate ginger root. -
How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips
Perfectly fresh and crunchy homemade tortilla chips, fried, baked, or microwaved. It's so easy to make your own! -
How to Clean Leeks
Step-by-step photos and instructions on how to clean leeks, 2 ways, chopped for soup and for whole leeks. -
How to Cook and Eat Steamer Clams
How to make steamed soft shell clams, otherwise known as steamers, a specialty of New England. -
How to Cut a Pineapple
Step by step instructions on how to cut a pineapple, so you keep the sweetest and juiciest parts. -
How to Make Vegetable Stock
So much better than store bought! Homemade vegetable stock with carrots, onions, celery, parsley, herbs, and mushrooms. -
Home Cured Corned Beef
How to easily cure your own corned beef, with beef brisket, pickling spices, and salt. -
How to Make Croutons
Make your own homemade croutons, on the stovetop, toasted in butter. It's easy! -
How to Boil and Eat Lobster
Who wants lobster?! Here's a guide to boiling and eating fresh New England lobster. -
How to Trim an Artichoke
Here's a simple photo tutorial on how to trim an artichoke down to its heart. -
How to French a Rack of Lamb
Step-by-step photo tutorial on how to French cut a rack of lamb roast. -
How to Roast a Goose
Step-by-step detailed instructions and photos on roasting a goose. -
How to Make a Gingerbread House
How to make a homemade gingerbread house! Get in the holiday spirit with this fun family project. -
How to Make Brown Butter
Take your recipes up a notch with the nutty aroma of browned butter. It's easy! -
The Vinaigrette Ratio
Michael Ruhlman on how to make 3 variations of a classic vinaigrette salad dressing following a 3 to 1 oil to vinegar ratio. -
How to Make Homemade Sausage
Step-by-step tutorial, with photos, on making homemade sausage. Includes recipe for Italian sweet sausage. -
Tip: How to Soften Butter Quickly
The quick way to soften butter for baking, with a little wax paper and a rolling pin. -
How to Make Beef Stock
Make homemade beef stock by roasting marrow bones and cooking on a low simmer with aromatic vegetables and herbs. -
How to Slice an Onion
Step by step instructions on how to safely slice onions both lengthwise, and crosswise. -
How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash
Butternut squashes can be intimidating to cut, can't they? Here's a safe and sure method for the easiest way to peel and cut butternut squash.
