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We asked our Food Network Kitchens experts to answer commonly asked cooking questions. For instance, how many teaspoons in a tablespoon? (3). At what temperature should we keep our fridges? (Between 36 - 38 degrees Fahrenheit). See more answers in our simple reference guides.
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Basic Kitchen Protocol
Follow safe approaches for dressing to cook, handling knives, preventing burns, and using electrical appliances.
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Proper Food Handling
Wash hands and toss expired food, yes. Also know how to taste correctly, prevent contamination, and freeze, refrigerate and thaw your meals.
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Oven Temperatures and Conversions
Translate Celsius to Fahrenheit. Plus, test when meat and fish have reached their safe-to-eat stage.
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Cooking Weights and Measures
Understand how to measure dry v. fluid ingredients, including less specific quantities such as "pinch" and "heaping."
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Removing Stains
Time-tested tricks to cleaning up tough spills, from gum to coffee.
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Seafood Guide
Choose fin fish and shellfish based on freshness and seasonality.
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Seasonal Produce Guide
See which fruits and vegetables are farm-fresh in fall, spring and summer.
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Herb and Spice Guide
Learn how to add the most popular fresh and dried flavorings to dishes.
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Washing Produce
Also, how to dry fresh vegetables and fruits and when NOT to wash.
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Top 10 Pantry Items
Our Food Network Kitchens chefs name their must-have ingredients, with a recipe to match.
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