How to Make French Fries Without a Deep Fryer

French fries in a bowl cooked without deep fryer

French fries are one of the tastiest snacks. Most french fry lovers when trying to find deep-frying alternatives, end up with their fries either too soggy or too crunchy. But, I have carefully carved out and found some slick methods that can teach you how to make French Fries without a deep fryer. There is …

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What Is a Colada?

Man taking coffee beans out of a can

Cuban coffee or a Colada is best known for its strength and bitterness – one of the reasons why a Colada is split between a group of friends. But what is a Colada? What Is A Colada? A Colada is four ounces of extremely strong and sweet coffee typically served in a Styrofoam cup. It …

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How to Deep Fry Without a Deep Fryer

deep fried chicken

All you need is the right pot, oil, and utensils to deep fry without a deep fryer. But learning the proper deep-frying technique is essential if you don’t want to burn your food – or worse – yourself.  This guide will teach you how to deep fry without a deep fryer. How to Deep Fry …

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How to Defrost a Ham

defrosted ham

Regardless of if you’re cooking a ham for a holiday or are just craving the mild, smoky-sweet flavor of the meat, defrosting it right is critical to ensure you don’t get a foodborne illness. To help you learn how to defrost a ham, I’ve outlined four ways to do it in this post. How to …

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How to Dredge Chicken

chicken fillet on chopping board with herbs

Dredging may be a basic cooking technique, but done right, it will give your chicken a satisfyingly crispy coating while keeping it moist on the inside. Here’s a quick guide on how to dredge chicken. How to Dredge Chicken To dredge meat is to coat it lightly with a dry ingredient. You can dredge chicken …

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How to Make a Mortar and Pestle

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Using a mortar and pestle is an excellent way to make food richer and more flavorful by pounding ingredients like garlic to lush pastes and grinding spices to evoke deep-seated flavors.  And you don’t have to buy one to own one.  Here’s a guide to help you learn how to make a mortar and pestle …

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How to Cook Fish so It Doesn’t Taste Fishy

fresh uncooked fish

Fish tastes bad – and if you’re reading this, you or someone you’re cooking for knows that for a fact. But there are ways to make fish taste better by getting rid of its characteristic pungent taste. I’ve highlighted the best cooking techniques on the internet so you can learn how to cook fish so …

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How to Start Liking Fish

fish plate with vegetables

Regardless of if you never ate fish as a child or never really liked it, it’s great that you’re considering adding fish to your diet. Eating fish has a ton of health benefits! But that begs the question: how to start liking fish? Here’s a guide to help acquire a taste for fish. How to …

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How to Plate Food

chicken vegetable plate

Studies prove that plating food right makes people want to pay for it. While not all are trained, it’s not very difficult to learn to plate well enough to make my meals more appetizing. In this post, you will learn how to plate food like a chef. How to Plate Food Plating food can seem …

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How to Dredge Fish

Fried fish

The perfect dredging can produce a delicious payoff – fried fish that is crisp on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. To dredge a fish means to coat it with a dry ingredient lightly. How to Dredge Fish Fish is usually dredged in flour before being dipped in egg wash and finished …

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How to Make Fish Taste Good

Fresh fish about to be cooked

The strong taste and the pungent smell of fish can be off-putting. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about if you’re reading this. Luckily, there are many ways to mellow down the flavor and aroma of fish. In this short guide, I’ve outlined how to make fish taste good, whether you’re cooking it for …

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How To Use A Sharpening Stone

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This likely isn’t the first time you’ll be hearing of this: a dull knife is far more dangerous to use than a sharp one. You will need to apply more pressure to use a dull knife, increasing the risk of it slipping and cutting you.  How To Use A Sharpening Stone Here’s a quick guide …

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