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Cookware Materials | Types of Pots and Pans Cookware consists of different types of pots and pans that are used for specific purposes. Some of the pieces of cookware can be substituted for a type you may not have and still accomplish the type of cooking you need to perform.

  Display flowers in a pastel ceramic pitcher or a tin watering can. Display longer stemmed flowers in a 2 quart canning jar. Place old canning jars in a basket.

Like braising and stewing, steaming is a moist heat cooking method that results in tender and flavorful turkey through the use of steam. Unlike braising and stewing, the meat is not actually placed in heated liquid, but is suspended above it.

Potato Preparation | Grilling Potatoes | Grilling Tips Preparing Potatoes for Grilling Skins On | Skins Off The skin of a potato is edible, so the potato can be prepared with the skins on or with the skins off.

Onion Preparation | Grilling Onions | Onion Tips Onion Preparation Peeling | Cutting | Reduce Harshness To get the best quality out of your onions, they should be cut just before you are going to use them.

Thawing Fish | Salmon Preparation | Tips Thawing Fish Frozen fish can be cooked without thawing but the cooking time would need to be increased to cook it thoroughly. If the fish is going to be breaded, stuffed, broiled, fried or cooked in the microwave, it should be thawed completely first.

Making a double homemade pie crust is basically the same as making a single pie crust. The same techniques are used when learning how to make a pie crust whether it is for a single or double pie.

A roasted egg is prepared using two different cooking processes: First, the egg is hard-cooked in simmering water on the stovetop; then it is placed in the oven and roasted in the shell.

Pork does not have to be brined but it will provide juicier and more flavorful meat. Brining (or salting) increases the ability of the meat to hold moisture. Brining solutions will vary from a simple salt and water solution to a sweet brine in which sugar is added.

Contamination Prevention | Cooking Safety | Proper Storage Contamination Prevention Cleanliness: A clean working environment is essential in the prevention of contamination in working with pasta and other foods.

Create this Flag Cake by adding the stars and stripes on your favorite cake using fresh strawberries and blueberries--a great way to display the red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or Veteran's Day. This Flag Cake is sure to attract everyone's attention at any of your special celebrations.

Additional Onion Information:All About Onions | Onion Cooking | Onion and Tearing Tips Onion Preparation Green Onions | Pearl Onions | Dry Onions | Peeling | Cutting | Chopping | Reduce Harshness Irritation to the eyes, which causes tearing, can be a problem when working with onions.

Contamination Prevention | Cooking Safety | Proper StorageConsumption Safety When working with fish it is essential that proper handling and storage are used to reduce the risk of food-borne illness and ensure a quality product.

Useful Tools | Making Gravy | Tips There are many recipes available for making gravy but you will find that most use the turkey drippings, browned pieces from the bottom of the roasting pan, and a small amount of fat to give it great flavor and color.

Cleaning/Rinsing Grain | Soaking Grain | Toasting Grain Preparation of whole grains before cooking is fairly simple: most require only washing or soaking before they can be cooked.

Greens Preparation | Greens Cooking | Tips Greens A generic name given to several types of leafy vegetables such as spinach, mustard greens, escarole, dandelion, and turnip greens that are often used in salads.

Making a homemade pie crust may seem like a challenge but with the right advice and techniques you can learn how to make a pie crust with just a little practice. The tender, flaky crust that you create will be worth the effort.

Creme Brulee is a chilled dessert custard that is rich in flavor and creamy in texture. Just before creme brulee is served it is topped with sugar and then heated under a broiler or with a small flame cooking torch to caramelize the topping.

Cooking Techniques | Match the Type of Rice with the Proper Cooking Method Cooking Techniques The three basic techniques for cooking rice with hot liquid are boiling, absorption, and steaming, which are perhaps the most popular methods for cooking all whole grains.

Apples can be cooked using many methods. They can be cooked on their own and eaten as a side dish, or they can be cooked up to create recipes such as delicious apple butter. Also, to serve with meats, such as ham, pork, and poultry, try making Caramelized Apples as a side dish.