How To (Cooking Techniques)

From the best way to cut citrus and cook dried beans, to learning how to roast peppers and cut a mango, here you’ll find basic and important kitchen skills.

How to Peel and Pit Lychee Fruit

July 15, 2020 By valentina 9 Comments

Learning how to peel and pit lychee fruit is easier than it might seem. This lovely and unique, tropical fruit, native to China, is a delicate, sweet treat. … [Read more...]

How To Roast And Peel Chestnuts

December 20, 2019 By valentina 16 Comments

Learning how to roast chestnuts, and how to peel chestnuts is easier than you might think and the process is fun, festive and will make your whole house … [Read more...]

Best Turkey Brine Recipe Ever

November 12, 2019 By valentina 25 Comments

This is simply the Best Turkey Brine Recipe Ever! Brining a Thanksgiving turkey is what I call going the extra mile -- and it's SO worth it! This one extra … [Read more...]

How to Easily Peel Pearl Onions

November 6, 2019 By valentina 22 Comments

With this beautiful and instructional, photographic guide, you will learn how to easily peel pearl onions, and be daunted by this task no more! They are so … [Read more...]

How to Roast Garlic

October 24, 2019 By valentina 30 Comments

All garlic lovers should definitely know how to roast garlic! It's super easy and transforms the raw, often sharp, strong garlic into a creamy, mild, … [Read more...]

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

October 12, 2019 By valentina 8 Comments

Knowing how to cook Spaghetti squash is important because it's quite daunting if you've never done it. You won't believe how easy it is with this … [Read more...]

How to Caramelize Onions

October 2, 2019 By valentina 21 Comments

I think anyone who cooks should know how to caramelize onions. Not only is it super easy, but they are incredibly delicious and can be used to greatly … [Read more...]

How to Roast Butternut Squash

September 30, 2019 By valentina 38 Comments

This photo guide takes you through how to roast butternut squash -- and you'll see how incredibly easy it is! Then you can use it in dozens of … [Read more...]

How to Juice and Use Passion Fruit

September 8, 2019 By valentina 55 Comments

Learn how to juice and use passion fruit with ease. Don't let this unique, tropical fruit daunt you! It's easy and delicious! Passion fruit are named for … [Read more...]

How To Make Dulce De Leche

November 27, 2018 By valentina 46 Comments

Have you ever wondered how to make dulce de leche? This is an incredibly easy, one ingredient dulce de leche recipe, and it makes for a great edible holiday … [Read more...]