Jerran Boyer

How to Quickly Defrost Frozen Fruits

Thaw your frosty produce in a jiffyDefrosting frozen fruit is a great way to have fresh-tasting, nutritious fruit on hand to enjoy at any time. You can safely defrost frozen fruit in the refrigerator, but this can take ...

How to

Store Tofu

Tofu is a very useful product to have in the kitchen. However, tofu can be tricky to store as it tends to dry out easily. You can safely store tofu in the refrigerator, as long as you place it in water. You can also stor...

How to Clean and Store Morel Mushrooms

If you’ve hit the jackpot with mushroom hunting, you might have more morels than you can eat—a good problem to have! Fortunately, there are several ways to store morel mushrooms, so you can enjoy them whenever you li...

How to

Get Rid of the Smell of Garlic

Love the taste of garlic, but hate the lingering smell? Here are some tips on how to remove the odor of garlic. Choose one that best fits for the condition.

How to

Ferment Beans

Beans and legumes are delish and healthy, but as we all know, they're notorious for their side effects...namely, gas and bloating! That's why many people are drawn to fermentation, which is an easy way to keep your beans...

How to

Ferment Black Beans

Fermented beans can be a tasty snack or side dish—they are different from black beans used in Mexican and Latin cuisines, and are well-suited to Asian dishes.. 22 September 2022. Fermenting your own beans is a surprisi...

How to

Store Dried Mushrooms

Whether you have a packet of shiitake, porcini, or chanterelles, dried mushrooms are wonderful kitchen companions. Incorporating dried mushrooms into your cooking is an easy way to add earthy flavor into soups, steps, p...

How to

Make French Fries Using a Deep Fryer

French fries are one of those foods that everyone can agree on, no matter how picky an eater they are. Most people get their fries at restaurants or in the frozen section at the grocery store, but the best way to enjoy t...

The 2 Best Ways to Steam Frozen Vegetables

If you’re looking for a way to make frozen vegetables just as tasty as if they were fresh, steaming your veggies is perfect for preserving their flavors and texture. Since they’re frozen at their peak freshness, your...

How to

Steam Vegetables in the Microwave

Steaming vegetables is easy, and doing it in a microwave is even easier. Steaming softens the texture of vegetables, making them tender enough to stir-fry quickly or eat by themselves. If you’d like to steam your veggi...

The 10 Best Ways to Get Rid of Garlic Smell on Your Hands

Garlic smells delicious when you add it to your meal, but not so much when the odor lingers on your hand for a few days. If you don't want to deal with smelly garlic hands after you get done cooking, there are a ton of t...

How to Freeze and Thaw Hummus

So, you’ve bought or made a lot of hummus, and now you’re not sure if you’ll be able to eat it all before the expiration date. Don’t worry because you can freeze hummus as easily as 1-2-3! Although the taste and ...

How to

Deep Fry at Home

If you have an electric deep fryer, stockpot, wok, or Dutch oven, enjoying your favorite fried foods at home couldn’t be easier. Just fill your makeshift fryer with a high smoke point oil like vegetable or canola oil, ...

How to

Freeze Parsley

Freezing fresh parsley at its peak ensures you'll be able to enjoy that fresh green taste all year long. Parsley can be frozen by the bunch in freezer bags, chopped up and made into ice cubes, or processed as pesto befor...

How to

Contribute to a Potluck if You Can't Cook

Potluck gatherings are a great opportunity for everyone to show off cooking skills and showcase favorite recipes. Even if you can't cook, you don't have to show up empty handed. If your skills, budget, space, supplies, ...

How to

Season Zucchini

Zucchini is an especially mild, some might even say bland, vegetable. But the vegetable’s mild taste makes it an ideal base for a variety of herbs, spices, and other flavorful ingredients. Plentiful and cheap, zucchini...

How to

Select and Store Cabbage

Cabbage is a modest vegetable that doesn't boast about the fact that it is a central part of dishes the world over. How.com.vn, however, is speaking up for the bashful cabbage. Selecting and storing cabbage is not difficult...

How to

Choose a Cutting Board

Cutting boards come in a variety of materials—including glass, plastic, wood, and bamboo—but not all of these materials are created equal. In order for you to select the best cutting board, you must first choose the ...

How to

Ripen Peaches

Few things are as tasty as a juicy, ripe peach, and few things are as disappointing as biting into a peach that's rock hard. If you suffer the unfortunate woe of unripe peaches, don't despair! They are easy to ripen quic...

How to

Ripen Green Tomatoes

As the end of the growing season approaches, you may be left with some tomatoes that still aren't ripe. But don't worry, these plants aren't all lost! You can still take some steps to ripen the tomatoes and enjoy them af...