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Articles & Books From Bryan Miller
Video / Updated 09-26-2023
Hone your knife skills and learn how to separate a whole chicken into eight pieces so you can leave the expensive, precut chicken pieces at the grocery store. Master the simple steps needed to cut a whole chicken into thighs, drumsticks, wings, and breasts. You’ll feel like a real kitchen pro!
Get started cooking now with Cooking Basics For Dummies, 5th Edition!Are you looking to dig yourself out of microwave dinners and learn the ropes of home cooking? Cooking Basics For Dummies, 5th Edition takes the intimidation out of cooking and helps you start cultivating your culinary prowess in no time. From learning fundamental cooking techniques like dicing, chopping, and saut?
Cheat Sheet / Updated 10-14-2021
To save money and boost your health, you may be doing more home cooking than ever before. You can use simple tips and tricks to cook healthy meals, bake yummy desserts, throw a fabulous party, and save time in the kitchen. With a bit of planning, some expert advice, and fresh ingredients, you’ll be cooking delicious meals in no time — even if you consider yourself a kitchen novice.
Step by Step / Updated 09-26-2023
Most home cooks can get along with three versatile knives: a 10- to 12-inch chef’s knife, an 8- to 10-inch serrated (bread) knife, and a small paring knife.A chef’s knife can be used for all sorts of chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing.This knife is really the workhorse of the kitchen, so investing in a quality chef’s knife always pays off.
Step by Step / Updated 09-26-2023
If you really want to go to town with this pots-and-pans thing, you could probably buy a hundred different ones, each with its own specialized function. But is your kitchen really that big? You can do just about any cooking chore with some basic pots and pans However, if you want to take it to the next level, you may consider acquiring some of these additional handy pans.
Step by Step / Updated 03-09-2017
The following list of different kinds of pots and pans isn’t exhaustive, but it will get you started. These are the pots and pans you’ll use the most.Skillets and sauté pansYou’ll probably use this skillet all the time, so get a good, heavy-duty one. You may wonder, as you browse through your options, why some skillets have rounded, curved sides and some have straight sides.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Steak on the grill may be one of summer’s nicest luxuries, as long as you cook the steak the right way! A dry, tough steak is disappointing, so don’t overcook. Medium or medium rare yields a more tender steak than well-done. You can also add flavor with a good marinade. Check out this recipe for The Perfect Steak.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
If you want the perfect hamburger — juicy and meaty, moist and not fatty — you have to start with the right meat. The best all-around meat for hamburgers is ground chuck, which has about 15 to 20 percent fat, just enough to keep it moist. (Supermarkets usually list the percentage of fat on the label.)
Also look for coarsely ground meat, which yields a looser patty.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Rich fish — those with a high fat content, such as salmon, tuna, and bluefish — are exceptionally good when sautéed. And you can enhance them with countless sauces that you can make in 15 minutes or less. Because these fish have relatively high fat content, they also stand up to spicy sauces. The recipe for Tuna Steaks with Ginger-Chili Glaze is a perfect example.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
To reduce fat, calories, and carbs, try these alternatives when cooking your favorite dishes. You can create healthier meals without sacrificing flavor just by trying these simple substitutions. Bon appétit!
Substitute lowfat or nonfat dairy products for full-fat dairy products. For example, use 2 percent or skim milk rather than whole milk or cream, lowfat or nonfat cottage cheese and yogurt rather than the full-fat versions made with whole milk, or lowfat or nonfat cheese for regular cheese.