ASK THE CHEF: Which Knives?

@InkyM4 has requested, in video form, that we explain which knives to use for which jobs in the kitchen. So here is a quick run-down of the basics that you’ll need when starting out! 😀

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How to Make Chocolate Brownies – SORTED

Welcome back!!! So to start the year off, anybody trying to make a sweet treat for friends or family, here is our chocolate brownie recipe. Everyone loves the dense, chocolatey richness but people still all have their personal favourites. This way we make a brownie that will keep everyone happy.

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How to Stir-Fry

Discover tips for making delicious stir-fry.

All it takes is one pan, a little oil, and a lot of heat to make quick, nutritious stir-fry meals. And cleanup is a snap. In this video, you’ll learn how to stir-fry, the simple cooking technique that cooks food fast—no wok required. You’ll see how to get crisp, flavorful stir-fried vegetables and tender beef, pork, chicken, and shrimp. The key to stir-frying is to have everything cut and prepped in advance. We’ll give you tips for all the prep work and walk you through a recipe for chicken and vegetable stir-fry, including an easy finishing sauce. You’ll learn the best oils for stir-frying—oils that can take high heat without smoking—and you’ll see how to prep the pan before adding your ingredients. Stir-fries are easy, delicious, and healthy.

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How to Poach Eggs

Learn how to poach eggs in just three easy steps–no fancy equipment required!

Poached eggs make an impressive breakfast or brunch perched on toast or as the key component of Eggs Benedict. Plus, they’re delicious and so easy to make. In this video, you’ll learn how to poach eggs. You’ll get advice on the tools to use for poaching and see how to get the plumpest, prettiest poached eggs. We’ll show you how to slip the fresh cracked eggs gently into a pan of boiling water and how to keep the whites from spreading out too much. You’ll learn the signs that tell you when the eggs are ready, and get tips to ensure a soft landing when you remove them from the boiling water. There’s also a smart tip for making poached eggs in advance to feed a large crowd.

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How to Fry Eggs

Learn how to fry eggs with tender whites and golden yolks.

Frying eggs is quick and easy. Seemingly effortless, right? But to end up with perfect yolks and tender egg whites that are never rubbery, there are just a couple simple moves to master. In this video, you’ll see how to fry eggs to perfection, whether you prefer your eggs over easy or sunnyside up. You’ll also learn the best size of eggs for frying and what to avoid when buying eggs at the grocery store. You’ll see how to keep your eggs fresh in the refrigerator and find out the perfect time to season eggs in the frying pan. Plus, you’ll discover delicious new ways to enjoy fried eggs for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.

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How to Can

Learn how to can your own fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy them year-round.

A time-honored summer and fall tradition, canning is a great way to save money, share recipes, and enjoy garden fruits and vegetables even in winter, long after the growing season is over. In this video, you’ll learn how to can. We’ll show you an easy home-canning method that uses boiling water to heat and seal jars. This water-bath method is great for canning foods with high acid content like jams and jellies, tomatoes, salsas, and pickled vegetables. You’ll see which jars and lids are suitable for this canning method and all the other tools and canning supplies you’ll need. You’ll learn how to properly sterilize the jars and lids. We’ll show you a trick for releasing any air bubbles from filled jars and a way to seal lids onto jars and sterilize them. You’ll find out how to tell if your mason jars are properly vacuum sealed and ready for safe storage. You’ll learn where and for how long your canned foods will stay fresh in the pantry or refrigerator. You’ll also get tips and additional guides and resources for ensuring safe canning. You’ll be surprised how simple and easy home canning is!

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UPDATE: Xmas Break

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Merry Christmas and we will see you in January 2011!!

Cookies Across America – Drop In & Decorate

In this episode of “What’s Cooking?” Michael travels coast-to-coast with Rhode Island based charity, “Drop In & Decorate,” in Allrecipes Cookies Across America!

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Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti Recipe

In this episode of “What’s Cooking?” Michael travels to Chicago, Illinois where Allrecipes home cook, Kim, AKA Cooking Diva, teaches us how to make Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti!

Kim sets Michael to work right away rolling out the 50 cent size meatballs. Chicken meatballs are a great alternative to beef or pork meatballs. After browning the meatballs on all sides, they are added to the sauce which will enhance the flavor of both the sauce and the meatballs. This delicious, healthy twist on traditional spaghetti and meatballs is sure to become a family favorite!

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