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Cooking
The trick to peeling garlic
Make a healthy swap with cauliflower
Step-by-step pepper slicing
Store foods the right way
Save your ripe bananas
Add veggies to everyday recipes
Stock up on seasonal produce
Cut the perfect pineapple
Freeze unused herbs in olive oil
Make a meal plan to reuse ingredients
How to Measure Ingredients
Video provided via The Ohio State University Extension
How to Blanch Beets
Video provided via Create Better Health Utah--Utah State University
How to Roast Vegetables
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How to Sauté
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How to Grill Sweet Corn
Video provided via The Ohio State University Extension
How to Grill Summer Squash
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Gardening
Re-grow vegetables at home
Save your eggshells
Spend less on soil
Save rainwater, save money
Try DIY garden toppers
Water plants with ease
Make a salad garden
Grow herbs in the kitchen
Grow tomatoes from groceries
Sprinkle cinnamon on seedlings
How to Start a Vegetable Garden
Video provided via Utah State University Extension
What is Container Gardening?
Video provided via North Carolina EFNEP
Keeping Your Vegetable Garden Healthy
Video provided via The Ohio State University Extension
Growing a Perfect Tomato
Video provided via University of Missouri System Extension
Kitchen
Play it safe, get an extinguisher
Clean it before you eat it
Handle stovetop pots with care
Know your knife safety
Use your little helpers
Clean plates you had raw foods on
Cook with oil carefully
Treating a burn
Fresh cleaning with lemons
Use safe kitchen storage
How to Use Extra Vegetables
Video provided via Eat. Move. Save. University of Illinois Extension
Create a Soup with Pantry Ingredients
Video provided via Eat. Move. Save. University of Illinois Extension
Elements of a Well Stocked Kitchen
Video provided via Create Better Health Utah--Utah State University
Kitchen 101
Checking Meat Temperature
Is it done? Learn how to check meat temperature so you get the results you want, every time.
Defrosting Safely
It’s not as simple as setting food on the counter top, but it’s not complicated either. Here are a few ways to thaw your food safely so you can get cooking.
Different Styles of Cuts
Sharpen your knife skills with these common and useful cutting techniques.
Food Prep Workstation Basics
See how easy it is to create a clean, safe, and efficient space for you to prepare healthy and delicious meals.
Kitchen Knife Basics
Chop safely! Follow these guidelines and you’ll be a cut above the rest.
Storing Food at Safe Temperatures
Leftovers anyone? These simple tips will make sure the tasty meal you made is put away properly so it can be enjoyed again.
Tips to Avoid Contamination
It might sound scary, but it’s easy to keep your food safe from contamination (and your family safe from food-borne illness).
Using a Peeler
Want to peel your produce like a professional? Say no more—this simple how-to is all you need.
Washing Produce
Scrub, scrub! Here’s how to wash your produce so it’s squeaky clean and ready to be enjoyed.
Washing up for Clean Cooking
Ready for a cooking sesh? Make sure everything is clean and in its place before you start.
Calibrating an Analog Meat Thermometer
A degree or two can make a big difference. Make sure your thermometer always gives an accurate reading using these simple methods.
Safety
Grilling Food Safety
Video provided via The Ohio State University Extension
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
Video provided via The Ohio State University Extension