How to

Poach an Egg

Poaching eggs is a healthy way to prepare eggs, since you don't need butter or oil to cook with. Poached eggs can be eaten as they are, on salads or bread or made into eggs Benedict. The perfect poached egg will have a s...

Crack, Clean, & Remove the Meat from a Coconut

Learn how to safely open a coconut at home Whether you're cracking open a coconut for the juice, making a yummy recipe, or even using the shell for a craft, there are simple steps you can follow to cut open a coconut at ...

How to Boil Water (& How Long It Takes)

Plus, steps for boiling water at high altitudes Boiling water is a common task that everyone does from time to time. Cooking dinner? Hiking on a mountaintop? If so, you may need to boil water. This article covers how to ...

How to Open a Coconut with a Hammer, Oven, or Microwave

A complete guide to carving and cracking open mature and young coconuts Whole coconuts can be a little daunting, and you might shy away from using them in your recipes because of their imposing, hard shells. But the sec...

How to

Peel a Banana

The simplest and most effective way to peel a banana is by using the convenient "handle" on one end of the fruit. However, you may find that this conventional method mushes up the top of the banana, and you may be lookin...

How to Make the Best Sandwiches: A Comprehensive Guide

Try these delicious sammies next time you want an easy mealA sandwich is a quick meal that you can make easily with a variety of ingredients you have around your home. Sandwiches usually consist of meat, cheese, vegetabl...

How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave

Nuke delicious, crispy bacon on paper towels or in a bowlIf you love crunchy, crispy bacon, you'll be glad to know that there is a quick way to cook bacon without making a greasy mess. Just be sure to cook enough of it t...

How to

Peel an Egg

Removing the shell from a hard boiled egg can be painstaking work, but with a few simple tricks, you should be able to peel an egg in under five seconds - just read on to find out how!

How to

Peel an Onion Quickly

Few people enjoy peeling onions, especially not when the tears start to fall. To get around this, try one of the following ways to cut and peel any sized onion in seconds!

How to

Poach an Egg Using a Microwave

Learn how to quickly and easily poach an egg using just your microwave Poaching an egg makes a simple ingredient into an impressive dish. However, making poached eggs in a pan can be cumbersome. Using the microwave to po...

How to Make Oatmeal: Microwave, Stove, Overnight Oats, & More

Plus, delicious topping & flavor suggestionsOatmeal is a tasty, nutritious way to start your day. And, since it can be prepared in so many different ways, it also makes an incredibly quick and easy breakfast option for h...

How to Raise Your Spice Tolerance

Increase your spice tolerance and learn how to cool down your mouth when eating spicy food with this guideSpicy food is admired all over the world, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is used to it. Luckily, you can le...

How to

Crack Macadamia Nuts

DIY tips & tricks for cracking open macadamia nuts the easy way Macadamia nuts are incredibly tough to crack, even if they've been boiled or roasted first. Typical nutcrackers won't do the trick, and less refined methods...

How to

Cut a Watermelon

Cube, wedge, and chop a melon fast with these step-by-step instructions One of the most popular summertime fruits is the watermelon. This cool, sweet, king of fruit is also very healthy. They are freshest when you buy t...

How to Safely Boil Water in the Microwave

Follow these steps to safely heat water in the microwaveNeed some boiling water for a beverage or culinary project? Small amounts of water can be conveniently boiled in the microwave in minutes, without the trouble of he...

How to

Microwave Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is a simple vegetable dish that is fast, healthy, and requires minimal cooking skill. With a microwave, you can forget boiling a big pot of water or firing up the grill. There are two similar methods, one...

How to

Make Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta cheese, the delicious key ingredient in Italian dishes from lasagna to cannoli, is simple to make in your own kitchen. Homemade ricotta cheese requires just a few ingredients, and the result is lighter and freshe...

How to

Cool Your Tongue After Eating Spicy Food

It can be both painful and annoying to eat something too spicy and not be able to get rid of that burning sensation. Once you’ve eaten the spicy food, there’s no way to go back, but there are some ways you can fix th...

Kraft Mac and Cheese Recipe Instructions, Plus Ways to Make it Taste Even Better

Whether you want the OG meal or a delicious variation, we've got you coveredKraft Macaroni and Cheese is a quick and easy dish that only takes a few minutes to prepare! It’s smooth, creamy, and delicious all on its own...

How to

Make a Cup of Tea Using the Microwave

Although using the microwave to make a cup of tea is not the ideal way to make tea, it does reduce the time wasted waiting for water to boil on the stove top and can be convenient in workplaces or when you are parched an...