TLC Cooking "Tools & Techniques"

What's Inside: Tools & Techniques

The Cooking Tools & Techniques channel offers information on prep methods to how to guides that will get you started in the kitchen. This section will also guide you through kitchen safety and best practices for the storage of foods.

Cleaning Your Cooking Area
Appliances & Cooking Tools
BBQ & Grilling
Baking How-to
Cooking How-to
Poultry Guide
Food Prep Methods
Food Safety & Storage
Seafood Guide
Cooking Tips & Advice

Cleaning Your Cooking Area
Cleaning your cooking area makes cooking safer and helps bring out your inner chef. In this section you'll find out why cleaning your cooking area properly is so important and get tips that will help you in the process.
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Appliances & Cooking Tools
Appliances & Cooking Tools are necessary to have in your kitchen. The correct tool or appliance can turn a difficult task into an easy one. Learn about the difference between copper and stainless steel pots and pans, non-stick cookware and much more.
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BBQ & Grilling
The BBQ & Grilling channel is here to help you cook an amazing meal on the grill. Read how to smoke a chicken, grill a juicy hamburger and learn how to obtain the perfect grill marks on your foods.
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Baking How-to
Baking How-to is a helpful guide that will get you prepped for creating outstanding dishes in the oven. Learn about the difference between baking powder and baking soda, how to use yeast and the basics to become the go to baker in your household.
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Cooking How-to
Cooking How to will help you discover the correct procedures for preparing a variety of meals. Read about how to sautÃ© vegetables, grill a streak, bake fish and more.
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Poultry Guide
The Poultry Guide is a collection of tips and advice that will aid you in selecting and cooking poultry. Learn about how to roast a whole turkey, fillet a chicken breast and much more.
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Food Prep Methods
The Food Prep Methods section deals with the techniques used to prepare a variety of dishes. Read about how to properly boil water, cut an onion with out drawing a tear and everything in between.
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Food Safety & Storage
Food Safety & Storage deals with the proper ways of preparing and cooking dishes to safely keeping ingredients and leftovers fresh. Learn about food storage techniques and get safety tips to keep your kitchen safe, clean and organized.
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Seafood Guide
This Seafood Guide will help you select and prepare different types of foods from the sea for a delicious and healthy meal. Learn how to properly cook mussels, fillet a whole salmon, boil shrimp and more.
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Cooking Tips & Advice
Cooking Tips & Advice will give you insights into the techniques and tools that are used in the kitchen. Read about the different types of knives and learn about the many ways of cutting and chopping food.
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Cooking Crabs

Almost all parts of a crab are edible, from the claws to the legs to the body. What's more, there are a variety of ways to prepare crab. Learn about them in this article.

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Baking Methods

Using correct baking methods can make baking a cake a piece of cake. Learn various useful baking methods and tips in this article and soon enough you'll be a master in the kitchen.

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