Cooking Tips & Techniques
Want a great way to spend time with your kids or grandkids? Tired of cooking the same foods week after week? Dust off your countertops, tie on your apron and introduce your “Small Fry” to the educational and fun world of cooking. These recipes are not only simple to prepare and affordable, but are an excellent way to share the joys of cooking with your kids. Preparing quality food together also can provide quality time with your kids.
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Are you cooking skills a little rusty? Maybe you take a lot of shortcuts, but need to teach your little ones the “right” way to follow a recipe. These short videos will help you accomplish that.
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- Basic White Sauce
- Breadmaking for One and All
- Casseroles Easy and Low Cost
- Choose Fresh Fruit Carefully
- Chopping Apples
- De-boning Raw Chicken Thighs
- Doneness Tests
- Freeze it Quick
- How to Measure Flour
- How to Measure Liquids in Recipes
- How to Measure Shortening
- How to Measure Sugar
- How to Use a Can Opener
- How to Use a Vegetable Peeler
- How to Wash Dishes by Hand
- How to Wash Hands
- Keep a Tape Measure Handy
- Kids Cookin' In 5 Easy Steps
- Kids Learn More Than Cooking in the Kitchen
- Knife Safety
- Label - Reading Basics
- Marinades Help Tenderize Meat
- Math Makes Measuring Easier
- Measuring Cut-up Ingredients
- Measuring Margarine and Butter
- Mixing Quickbreads
- Onion Dicing
- Pasta Pointers
- Peeling Eggs
- Some Measurements are Tricky
- Stir-fry Tips
- Using Cutting Boards
- Using Garlic in Recipes
- Using a Thermometer
Worried about kid’s safety in the kitchen? These videos can help you teach your child how to use appliances safely.
- Basic Oven Safety
- Blender Safety
- Electric Mixer Safety
- Fridge Facts
- Microwave Safety
- Oven Safety
- Plastics and the Microwave
- Simmering With a Slow Cooker
- Steps to Using a Blender
- Stove Top Cooking
- Using the Oven
K-State Publications:
- Ingredient Substitutions
- Basic Food and Nutrition
- Seasoning with Herbs and Spices
- Cook Once, Eat for a Month
- Beef: Choices, Preparation and Flavor
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Taste of Home
—Whether you're a new cook just learning kitchen basics or an experienced baker brushing up on your skills, follow this guide for tips, techniques and recipes for learning how to cook
Cook it Quick —Preparing these recipes and using the tips will help you increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. At the same time, you'll reduce sodium, solid fats, and calories. Food safety tips are included.