A Little Something on the Side
The best kinds of barbeque side dishes are those that can be made ahead of time, or are prepared right on the grill. One of the most popular categories of side dish for a barbeque is salad. Most salads can be made ahead of time. In fact, many ... [... more]
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Chicken Cooking Basics
Never leave raw or frozen chicken at room temperature. Raw chicken should be stored in the coldest part of your refrigerator and used within two days. Freeze any chicken that won't be used right away. You can freeze it in its store packaging, but ... [... more]
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Perfect Potato Salad
Warm weather brings picnics, barbecues, and potlucks, and none of these important eating occasions would be complete without a big bowl of potato salad! Your mother and your grandmother may have their famous recipes for this summertime staple, ... [... more]
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Cooking for a Crowd
The amount of food necessary can change depending on the time of day, type of food served, or even by the people attending (have you watched teenagers eat?). But as a general rule, consider for individual portions: Eight appetizer pieces: ... [... more]
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Bar Basics
Ice scoop (tongs are too fussy, and a spoon can be unwieldy. If you don't have a scoop, a cup or sturdy glass will do.) Maintaining a well-stocked bar can be an expensive endeavor. The good news is that spirits will last indefinitely, so you can ... [... more]
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Homemade Ice Cream
The other ingredients of ice cream--added through the freezing process, not the recipe--are ice crystals and air. Although ice cream can be made without an ice cream machine or old-fashioned hand-cranked churn, it will not have the desired ... [... more]
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How to Make Caramel Popcorn (Video)
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Slow Cooking is Good Cooking
Because slow cookers work at low temperatures with lids on, there is hardly any liquid lost during cooking. With most cooking methods, the water in meats and vegetables turns to steam and evaporates. But with a slow cooker, there's nowhere for ... [... more]
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Perfect Cookies
Using the correct ingredients is key. Follow the recipe closely and measure ingredients carefully for best results. Cookies are made primarily with butter, margarine or shortening. Fats play a major role in the spread of a cookie--whether a ... [... more]
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Baking Fruit Pies
There's a fruit pie for every season: strawberry-rhubarb for spring, cherry in summer, pear in the fall, and apple in winter. Baking fruit pies is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can help to make your pies come out looking and ... [... more]
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Tailgating
Think through your winning menu the day before. Plan your strategy and pack exactly what you'll need for your ultimate tailgating experience. How many friends are stopping by? What's game-day weather going to be like? Pack lots of potato chips, ... [... more]
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It takes dedication
Dedicate a set of dinnerware, cooking pans, knives, and other equipment to reside permanently in your RV or boat. It will be one less list to worry about, and will ensure you do not prepare dinner after a long voyage only to find you left the ... [... more]
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