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The Guide to Picking, Preparing, and Cooking Chicken

Cook Like A Chef: A Guide To Cooking The Perfect Chicken

How to cook a whole chicken using this method: When cooking a whole chicken, tie the chicken to make sure it keeps its shape, and weigh it to determine the cooking time. The calculation is done so that every pound of chicken needs 20 minutes of cooking on a low flame.

Save These Useful Food and Cooking Guides Today!

19 Charts about Food and Cooking That Will Come in Handy

Our assortment today includes engaging and informative charts about food and cooking, offering a helpful resource for anyone seeking to refine their culinary abilities. Related: 16 Useful Charts & Guides That Teach You Surprising Things Click on images to enlarge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Guide to Correcting Mistakes in Cooking and Baking

No More Cooking Mistakes: A Handy Guide!

Cooking and baking aren’t just a hobby or a profession, eating is a daily existential need for each and every one of us. In order for us to exist we must eat and drink, and in order for the food we consume to have taste, it is necessary to use spices.

Guide: Get Your Aromatics Right Every Time

Your Round-the-World Guide to Cooking with Aromatics

Cooking with aromatics Aromatics are a combination of vegetables and herbs, heated in some fat at the start of a dish. We cook in this order because the heated fat helps the ingredients release addictive aromas, which create deep flavors within the dish.

Stir-Frying 101: This Cooking Technique is Really Useful

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Cooking Guide: Tips for the Perfect Stir-Fry

Stir-frying is an amazingly useful cooking technique that should be used by everyone who loves to cook.

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Avoid These Pork Cooking Mistakes!

But as much as you may love it there are a lot of potential errors when it comes to cooking pork. Perhaps it’s the wrong cut, or maybe the seasoning isn’t quite right. Here are the biggest mistakes you need to avoid, in order to never serve a disappointing pork dish.

These Vegetables Have Higher Nutritional Value When Cooked

9 Vegetables That Are Healthier Cooked

In my opinion, they're also much tastier when cooked. They also have higher levels of potassium, niacin, and zinc than raw ones. As always we've got you covered with a recipe for stuffed mushrooms , and a video about the cooking mistakes you should avoid when cooking mushrooms .

To Make the Perfect Burgers, AVOID These Common Mistakes

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The Biggest Mistakes of Cooking a Burger

There is a lot more to cooking a burger than just throwing a patty on the cooktop. While burgers have a reputation of being super easy to cook, there are still a few tricks to getting it right and a few habits to avoid. Here are the most common mistakes people make when cooking burgers.

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5 Best Salts to Cook With... and One to Avoid

Here's a guide to help understand which salts to buy, how to use them, and which ones to avoid. Iodized Table Salt: This type is heavily processed, stripping away all the nutritious minerals. The salt is bleached and often contains fillers, making it a less desirable option for consumption.

This is the Healthy Way to Cooking with Oils and Fats

Cooking at High Heat Firstly, you need to consider what oils stand up to high heat. When cooking at high temperatures you want to use oils that are stable and don't oxidize or go rancid easily.

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How to Quickly Cook Pasta in a Pan

Ever cook pasta in a pan? It may sound counter-intuitive, but the resulting deliciousness is hard to dispute. It takes a little getting used to though, which is why we found a great tutorial for you that will teach you how to give this fun twist to a really well known favorite dish.

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This Is the BEST Way to Cook Chicken

If the chicken you prepare always turns out dry and stringy, we have one question - have you ever tried cooking chicken in water? By "cooking in water," we mean either poaching or cooking it sous vide.

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The Ultimate List of Cooking Hacks

Every cook needs a few hacks under their belt. Want to know how to open a can without an opener, cut a banana before you even peel it, or learn a few easy snack ideas? The video below has it all.

How to Choose, Cook and Prepare a Perfect Steak!

Being able to cook a steak successfully is a skill that most of us aspire to have. Pay attention to the following details, and we’ll have you cooking steak like a professional in no time at all.

The Best and Worst Ways to Cook Your Eggs

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How to Cook Eggs for Optimal Nutrition

When eggs are cooked at very high temperatures, the cholesterol in them is likely to become oxidized and produce compounds, known as oxysterols, which have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease.

The Grillmaster Guide - Great Information!

This incredibly handy meat cooking guide is here to tell you how long to grill what, and it's a great and quick memory aid for grilling those meats and vegetables for a special occasion or just for enjoying a finely grilled steak. ~ Click on the photo to get a bigger picture. Submitted by: Jen A.

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The Biggest Mushroom Cooking MISTAKES to Avoid

Without a doubt, mushrooms are one of the best cooking ingredients. You can throw some mushrooms on a pizza, add them to soups, or mix them in your morning omelet. However, cooking with mushrooms can be tricky because they're not your ordinary veggies and need to be treated differently.

4 Best Healthy Cooking Sprays Without Nasty Additives

Perhaps one of the most convenient items in the kitchen is cooking spray. They coat skillets and baking pans, with a perfectly even, never-too-thick layer of oil. With the help of cooking sprays, food doesn't stick, nor does it become overly greasy or soggy.

Want Some Priceless Cooking Tips? You'll Find Them Here!

It's ok to admit when you need help in the kitchen, but these pointers will not only help you out, they will make your cooking fantastic! Try some of these cooking hacks and become a superb chef in no time!

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These Minimal Changes Will Massively Improve Your Cooking

Home cooking has been having a real comeback in the past few years, and we totally get it. Now more than ever, we turn to our foods for nutrition and health, and the best way to do that is through cooking your own meals.

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How to Slice Cooked Meat For the Tenderest Results!

Cutting cooked meat properly is just as important as cooking it right. Cutting your steak or chicken right will make it more tender and pleasant to eat. In this video, Chef Harold Villarosa will demonstrate the best and the worst way you can slice beef, pork, and poultry.

Cook a Traditional Czech Meal With These 5 Recipes

The following recipes will allow you to cook a traditional Czech meal yourself.

8 Ways You're Cooking Chicken Wrong

What's the best way to cook chicken? Whether you are learning how to cook chicken breast, roast a whole bird or fry up some wings, get the best flavor out of your chicken by avoiding these 8 common mistakes.