American Cooking Basics
Master the basics of American cooking, from techniques, like how to cook the perfect burger, to the equipment and terms you should know.
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How to Preserve Tomatoes
How to Remove Cherry Pits Without a Pitter
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How to Roast Beets
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How to Make Mayonnaise
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10 Tips for Perfect Burgers
Using Goose Eggs in Your Recipes
Arborio Rice Substitutes for Risotto
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How to Pan-Fry Fish Fillets
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How to Keep Avocados From Turning Brown
Washing Strawberries
How to Store Peaches Perfectly After Buying Them
Sun-Dried Tomato Cooking Tips
Choosing the Best Potatoes for Mashing
Cooking Swordfish
What Is a Pescatarian?
Three Easy Ways to Steam Green Beans
The Best Ways to Store Strawberries
How to Toast Walnuts
How to Steam Carrots
Three Simple Ways to Steam Broccoli
The Basics of Making a Smooth Roux Gravy Rich With Flavor
Sour Cream Substitutions
How to Cook Mussels
Braiding a 3-Strand Challah
A Vegan's Guide to the Slow-Carb Diet
Butter Substitution Baking Tips
How to Cook Dried Beans
22 Tasty Fig Recipes to Enjoy This Luscious Fruit
What Is the Raw Vegan Diet?
The Best Oils for Cooking Fish
How to Cook Wild Rice
Foods that Contain "Hidden" Dairy
How to Go Vegetarian or Vegan
The Essential Pantry Spices List
Learn How to Perfectly Slice Peaches
How to Make a Crab Boil
How to Macgyver a Grilled Cheese Sandwich in Any Situation
The Easiest Way to Hull Strawberries
How to Clean Morel Mushrooms
Pairing Wine With Fish and Seafood
How to Remove the Heads From Shrimp
How to Humanely Kill a Lobster for Cooking
Substituting Lentils for Other Foods
How to Toast Almonds at Home
Vegetarian and Vegan Hangover Cure Foods
What Is Red Snapper?
How to Convert a Loaf Recipe Into Muffins (and Vice Versa)
James Hemings: America's First Chef
Seeds of Change: Fusion Foods of the African Diaspora
How to Eat Crab