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A mortar and pestle is an ancient tool used by many cultures to grind spices or to pulverize and pound ingredients to make many curry pastes or salsas.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:19 PM

Honing alone cannot sharpen a dull knife; it can only maintain a sharp edge. Sharpening on a whetstone will be required, if you do not hone your knife on a regular basis.

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Lamb loin is one of the best cuts of lamb meat which contains the tenderloin and the eye of the loin. This cut is ideal for making lamb roast and a variety of tender lamb recipes.

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If you ever though you couldn’t flambe meat while cooking on an electric stove, this video will show you how.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:19 PM

Turmeric, a member the ginger family, and is one of the most popular ingredients in southeast Asian and Indian food. It is commonly used in curry dishes and is often the main ingredient in commercial curry powder.

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When buying lamb shoulder, you can save money by cutting it up yourself. You’ll be able to trim off more fat and remove any tough silverskin.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:19 PM

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette is a salad dressing we can make all year long. The fragrance alone is worth the two minutes it takes to whip together.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:19 PM

Helpful freezing tips to ensure that you always have great stock on hand for your homemade soups, sauces and braised or stewed recipes.

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Are you tired of prying off chicken that has stuck to a pan? Did you know that if you properly preheat your pan to the right temperature before you start to cook, food will not stick to the bottom. This is a cooking tip that will change the way you use your stainless steel cookware forever.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:19 PM

Thai chile refers to any chili pepper commonly found in Thailand; however, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines all produce the same hot chilies.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:18 PM

Cleaning squid will save you money over buying pre-cleaned squid. It takes a bit of skill to do, but you’ll be frying calamari before you know it.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:18 PM

If you don’t take the time to properly heat a pan first, here is a bit of science behind why food, such as chicken, sticks to stainless steel cookware.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:18 PM

Underneath the chicken breast is a piece of meat called the tenderloin. Attached to the tenderloin is a tough, white tendon. It can be left in and cooked, however it is more pleasant to eat if removed.

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:18 PM

Smoked salmon is a wonderful, elegant dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, or dinner. Learn how to serve it alongside the proper food to compliment its flavor.

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Tilapia is a sweet, delicately textured white fish that is native to Africa and Asia.

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Vegetarians should not be limited to eating just side dishes again this year. Learn how to make this vegetarian shepherd’s pie that will be great for the whole party.

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Do you think everything tastes better with bacon?

From: allrecipes.com on Tue, Mar 01 2011 1:18 PM

Take one look at the dark skin and odd shape of an avocado and you’ll see how it earned its nickname "alligator pear." The large seed inside makes an avocado a fruit—not a vegetable—and this big seed is also what may make cutting up an avocado feel like you’re wrestling an alligator.

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Tomatillos are green in color and have a very tart flavor. They are often used when preparing Mexican food to make delicious salsa or sauces.

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Sherry is a Spanish fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the town of Jerez, Spain. Common varieties include Amontillado and Oloroso.