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Cooking Basics

Cooking basics explained here for you. If you are a beginner cook I have tips for you to cook well in your kitchen and understand the basics of making food. We’ll show you how to measure flour properly and use cornstarch to thicken sauces and more.

Once you have these basic rules for cooking down you will be able to advance when making meals in your kitchen. Easy instructions will allow you to move on to beginner cooking recipes. Easy step by step videos and are included and explanations for all different cooking methods such as pressure cooking, air fry and oven baking.

A pile of frozen red and white crab legs rests on ice, perfect for anyone curious about how to cook frozen crab legs to perfection.

Cooking Basics

How to Cook Frozen Crab Legs

A plate of crispy, golden-brown buffalo chicken wings, baked to perfection from frozen, is piled high and coated in zesty sauce.

Chicken

How to Bake Frozen Chicken Wings

microwave acorn squash halves, perfectly seasoned with pepper and garnished with parsley, rest invitingly on a white surface next to a fork—a delightful dish you can easily prepare by learning how to cook acorn squash in the microwave.

Beginner Cooking Recipes

How to Cook Acorn Squash in Microwave

A white plate containing a dish of cooked liver topped with caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, and bits of bacon or ham is placed on a wooden board.

Beef

Beef Liver Recipe

Baked stuffed peppers topped with melted cheese delightfully sit in a red pot on a marble surface, showcasing a perfect balance of flavors. Wondering how long to bake stuffed peppers at 400? The ideal time is about 30 minutes for that deliciously tender result.

Cooking Basics

Baked Stuffed Peppers

A collage of images demonstrating how to cook frozen chicken breasts in various stages of preparation. The top-left image shows a package of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a variety of seasonings. Other images depict the frozen chicken in bowls and a pot.

Chicken

How to Cook Frozen Chicken

Two mason jars of golden bone broth sit on a wooden board, accompanied by fresh parsley, with a white bowl in the background. Perfect for your favorite slow cooker broth recipe.

Crockpot

Bone Broth Slow Cooker

A bowl of perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts, skillfully transformed from their frozen state, is topped with golden breadcrumbs and flavorful seasoning.

Sides

How to Cook Frozen Brussel Sprouts

Close-up of blueberry muffins with a crumb topping for muffins, beautifully baked in a metal muffin tray.

Beginner Cooking Recipes

Crumb Topping for Muffins

A close-up of boiled Brussels sprouts seasoned with herbs and crumbled cheese on a white plate, ready in just the right amount of time to achieve their perfect tenderness. Knowing how long to boil Brussels sprouts enhances their flavor, making every bite delightful.

Sides

How Long to Boil Brussel Sprouts

A hand holds a package of Signature Select frozen asparagus spears, perfect for the air fryer. The front label features images of asparagus and highlights product features such as being steamable and resealable.

Sides

How to Cook Frozen Asparagus

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese, made effortlessly in the microwave, sits with a fork on a wooden board beside salt and pepper shakers.

Easy Recipes

Mac and Cheese in the Microwave

A close-up view of a bowl filled with an orange liquid, likely part of an egg wash recipe. The liquid appears smooth with a few small bubbles and specks on its surface. The bowl is white and sits on a light wooden surface.

Beginner Cooking Recipes

Simple Egg Wash Recipe

Raw chicken pieces in a tray, ready to be transformed with olive oil, salt, and herbs. Spice jars await their turn on the light countertop. Wondering how long to cook chicken breast in the oven at 350 degrees? This dish is poised for perfection in your culinary journey.

Beginner Cooking Recipes

How Long to Cook Chicken Breast in Oven 350

A bowl of muffin batter with fresh huckleberries on top, ready to be mixed, makes for an easy muffin recipe that's sure to delight.

Easy Recipes

Basic Muffin Recipe with Variations

Three raw sockeye salmon fillets rest on a speckled plate with herbs. Nearby are fresh tomatoes, a bowl of garlic cloves, and a small pitcher of cream—perfect ingredients for those wondering how to cook sockeye salmon to luscious perfection.

Beginner Cooking Recipes

How to Cook Sockeye Salmon

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