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How To Cook Corn On The Cob

The best thing about learning how to cook corn on the cob is that you can put a platter of summery goodness on your table whenever sweet corn is available. The steps in learning how to cook corn on the cob are super simple and it really doesn’t take much time at all. Once you have your fresh ears of sweet corn, you are ready to learn how to cook corn on the cob. The following items are what you will need to get started: 1. Fresh ears of sweet corn (as much or as little as desired). 2. A large pot with a lid. 3. Cold water. 4. Sugar, 1-2 tablespoons (if desired). 1. Remove husks and silk from ears of corn. 2. Place corn in a pot and fill with enough water to cover the corn. Depending on the size of the pot and the amout of corn [...]

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May 11

2010

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How to Cook Shrimp

Learning how to cook shrimp is a good skill to have if you like seafood or if you have people in your family who do. Shrimp is a tasty, sweet, protein-rich and mineral-rich food that can be prepared and eaten in a number of different ways. This article will teach you how to cook shrimp by boiling them in water, but first let’s gather our ingredients and tools. Before you can learn how to cook shrimp, you will need these items: 1. 1 pound of raw frozen shrimp, thawed 2. 1 large cooking pot 3. Salt 4. 2 quarts of water 1. Bring the salt and water to a gentle boil in the large pot. Don’t let the water boil too vigorously because the shrimp needs to be cooked delicately. 2. Add the prepared shrimp to the water and allow the water to come back to a boil, then cook [...]

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May 7

2010

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How to Cook Scallops

Scallops are loved by seafood fans all over the world for their delicate texture and sweet taste, characteristics they share with only the best seafood. Anyone attempting to cook scallops needs to know how to bring out this flavor and texture, however, which requires a little guidance and a good sense of timing. Someone who knows how to cook scallops properly is often viewed as having impressive culinary chops, and for anyone who enjoys them, scallops are definitely a worthwhile food to learn how to cook at home. The recipe below will show you how to cook scallops. Before you learn how to cook scallops, you will need these items: 1. 1 pound of fresh scallops 2. 1 baking pan 3. Oil for greasing the pan 4. Melted butter for coating the scallops 1. Begin by greasing the baking pan with the oil. Make sure the pan is greased very [...]

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May 6

2010

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How To Cook Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is a juicy, tender and relatively inexpensive meat to serve at your family’s dinner table. Pork tenderloin is often leaner than chicken but just as versatile and satisfying. Pork tenderloin is easy to cook at home and serve any night of the week. This simple guideline will give you an introduction on how to cook pork tenderloin for you to customize with your own personal touch. To cook pork tenderloin, you will need the following: 1. 1 or 2 whole pork tenderloins 2. salt and pepper or other seasonings 3. olive or vegetable oil 4. roasting pan and oven or grill. How to cook pork tenderloin 1. Rinse and trim your pork tenderloin. While extremely lean, you will want to trim off any excess fat or silver membrane on your pork. 2. Gently brush some oil onto your pork. 3. Season your pork tenderloin with salt and pepper [...]

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May 5

2010

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How To Cook Tilapia

Knowing how to cook Tilapia will forever change your fish Friday’s. This fish is light in flavor, quick and easy to prepare and easy on the pocket book. Tilapia is very versatile and can be used in soups and chowders, grilled, steamed and deep fried, but simpler is better in this cook’s opinion. For this recipe you need: 3-4 Tiliapia Filets (fresh or frozen and thawed according to package directions) Salt Pepper Lime Juice and Fresh Limes Oil Skillet Wide Spatula 1. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add oil. Be careful not to let the oil overheat as it will burn and smoke causing the fish to do the same. 2. While the skillet is heating season the filets on both sides with salt, pepper, and lime juice. 3. The skillet and oil are ready when the oil starts to bubble slightly or pops if you place a [...]

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May 3

2010

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How to Cook Quinoa

Quinoa is an important staple food in Peruvian cuisine. If you know how to cook quinoa, you have the ability to add a valuable, gluten-free, protein- and calcium-rich grain to your cooking rotation. Cooking quinoa is not at all difficult. Let’s learn how to cook quinoa by following this very simple recipe. To learn how to cook quinoa, you will need to gather these ingredients below: 1. 1 cup of quinoa 2. 1 strainer 3. 2 cups of water 4. 1 saucepan with a tight-fitting lid 5. Dash of salt 1. Place the quinoa in the strainer and rinse it well by placing it under running water. Quinoa has a natural coating on it that if not rinsed off before cooking can make the end product taste bitter. 2. Place the water and salt in the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. You’ll want to make sure [...]

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Apr 30

2010

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How To Cook Tofu

Learn how to cook tofu and add some vegetarian protein to your diet. Tofu can substitute for meats or make unique dishes. If you know how to cook tofu, you can add it to a number of recipes and become a versatile chef. You can master how to cook tofu with these simple materials -Tofu (firm is easiest to handle and soft is the most difficult because it may fall apart) -Wok or shallow frying pan -Sauce or marinade (bottled sauces such as sweet and sour can be found in any grocery store or you can make your own) -Bowl -Oil (any kind of oil will do) 1. Cut tofu into cubes. (You can try other shapes, but when learning how to cook tofu, cubes are simple and easy to work with.) 2. Place in a bowl and pour sauce or marinade over the top. Let the tofu soak for [...]

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Apr 28

2010

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How To Cook Cabbage

Most often, Cabbage is boiled to tenderize the leaves and release the natural sugars. Cabbage does have an odor and for those of you whom have had the honor of preparing cabbage by boiling, know the smell very well. Let’s just say it is a stinky vegetable that tastes awesome. Although Cabbage is usually boiled, we prefer fried Cabbage. It is simple to make and does not leave that strong lingering odor in your home. Here is a really good recipe for fried Cabbage. Ingredients you will need are: 1 ½ lbs. green cabbage or 6 cups coarsely shredded 2 tsp. bacon fat or butter ½ tsp. salt Pepper To make fried cabbage: 1. Prepare cabbage by shredding it. 2. Heat fat in a heavy skillet until barely sizzling. 3. Add cabbage and spread out evenly and sprinkle with salt. 4. Cover, and reduce heat. Gently shake skillet occasionally to [...]

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Apr 26

2010

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How To Cook Artichokes

Artichoke seems to be daunting task to start out but in reality is a simple vegetable to do. Artichokes are best available during spring time and then again during late summer too early fall, which are often the best times for great artichokes. This recipe will be used for large artichokes, since there are such a variety of types of artichokes available. Ingredients: 4 Large Artichokes 1 Lemon 1 Bay leaf 1 Garlic Clove ½ Cup of butter Salt for taste Directions: 1. Wash the artichokes 2. Most artichokes have little thorns on the tips of the leaves. Use a pair of kitchen scissors and cut the thorns off the tips of each leaf. 3. Take a knife and cut about ¾ of an inch off the top of the artichoke. 4. Pull off any small leaves off the stem part of the artichoke. 5. Cut the stem down to [...]

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Apr 22

2010

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How to Cook Beets

Beets are one of the most nutritional and visually stunning foods available on the market. The deep purple and red or golden yellow colors of freshly cooked beats are rarely matched in taste or nutritional content. High in vitamin C, fiber and natural sugars, beets are a healthy food and, like onions, will become slightly sweeter when cooked. The following overview on how to cook beets provides a general outline so that you may serve beets at your table at home. In order to cook beets, you will need the following: 1. Fresh beets 2. latex gloves and apron (optional, but highly recommended) 3. salt and pepper or other seasoning 4. olive oil, butter or vegetable oil How to cook beets 1. Wash and peel your beets. Wear latex gloves and an apron in order to protect clothing and skin from being stained by the vegetable’s intense color pigments. 2. [...]

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Apr 21

2010

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