Butterfly a Chicken
Here are the steps involved in butterflying (or spatchcocking) a whole chicken. By removing the backbone and the breastbone (also called the keel bone), a whole chicken lays flat on the grill and cooks more evenly, since all the meat is about the same thickness. It makes for a nice presentation, too. You'll need a good pair of kitchen shears.
VirtualWeberBullet's instructions with Youtube video
E-How's take on butterflying
Cast Iron Pan Preparation (Seasoning)
Seasoning, the process whereby the pores in cast iron absorb oil and create a natural non-stick finish, is a must if you have purchased a new cast iron pan. The result flavor will be reminiscent of a treasured pan that has been passed down from one generation to the next.
Chef John Folse offers full instructions; simple enough for beginners
Cook the Perfect Steak
Missouri chef Steve Greer offers foolproof tips on how to make the perfect steak in Esquire magazine.
Step-by-step instructions from Esquire magazine
Debone a Chicken Thigh
Deboning chicken thighs is a simple process which also reduces cooking time. Not only are precut thighs more expensive, but they are often not uniform in size and shape, or contain bits of shattered bone. For a step-by-step guide with photos, visit
Allrecipes.com Cooking for Engineers is a great site with the most thorough explanations and clear photos.
Gourmet Eating for Less
It can be tough these days to be a gourmet. Despite raging inflation, it's possible to eat well without spending like crazy, chefs and other food gurus say. You just need a strategy.
Blog Entry: Gourmet Eating For Less
Handling Fresh Herbs
Growing fresh herbs in your garden? Pick the best leaves just before herbs bloom, harvesting them in early morning as soon as dew has evaporated. Herbs only hold their potency for about 6 months. Learn how to keep the fresher longer and the easy way to air-dry your bumper crop:
Air-Drying Fresh Herbs
Keeping Them Fresh
Heirloom Weights & Measures Conversion Chart
Need help figuring out weights and measures in Grandma's heirloom recipes?
This chart will help you understand those oftimes cryptic measurements and instructions.
Julienne: Cutting Vegetables
Julienne basically means long or short thin strips. It requires a sharp knife, a decent degree of control over the knife, confidence, and patience. The results are definitely worth the trouble, though
Kate's Cookery Site Procedure descriptions for onions, peppers mushroom and carrots.
WikiHow Tips for procedure of julienning peppers and other foods.
Tasting Dark Chocolate
Planning a chocolate-tasting party? Or, would you just like to approach your fine chocolate purchase the way you might a good wine?
Appreciating Dark Chocolate at Motherhood, Marriage & Other Wild Rides
Zucchini Ribbons
Zucchini ribbons make a lovely presentation in a salad, or as a low-glycemic alternative to pasta.
ExpertVillage's instructions, with video demonstration
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