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How To: Check to make sure your roast turkey is done

Making turkey is great for all year round, although the most common time of year is Thanksgiving! Turkey's are big birds and have a long cooking time, and they're there for a reason, any shorter and you could have an uncooked bird that could still be carrying food-borne illnesses like Salminella. In this video you'll get some basic tips on how to check your turkey to make sure it's good to eat.

How To: Roast Some Chestnuts Over an Open Fire Properly

Regardless of the time of year, well, mostly regardless of the time of year anyways, sitting next to an open fire at night, cuddling with the person you care about while the smells of roasting chestnuts over the open fire fill your senses, nothing could be better. If you've always wanted to know how to actually roast the chestnuts themselves, check out this awesome video. You will learn what you will need to cook them as well as preparing the nuts for the roasting.

How To: Make sesame seed tahini

A staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, tahini is a delicious sauce made from sesame seeds, garlic and other spices, usually eaten with pita bread. This cooking tutorial walks you through the process of toasting and blending seeds to make tahini. Enjoy with your favorite food and drink!

How To: Preserve string beans by freezing

Want to have fresh produce year-round? Extend the life of garden vegetables by freezing your green beans or string beans. This is an easy cooking technique you can use, all you need is a pot, some water and a few plastic bags to keep your vegetables fresh for a long period of time.

How To: Make Indian garam masala (Indian spice mix)

Interested in making your own garam masala at home? With the right ingredients and the proper techique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about seven minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own Indian food at home, watch this video guide.

How To: Make a quick chicken pot pie with Paula Deen

Looking to make a chicken pot pie (and quickly)? With the right technique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own chicken pot pie, watch this video guide.

How To: Make monkey bread (or Hungarian coffee cake)

Looking to make your own monkey bread (Hungarian to the highfalutin)? It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own monkey bread cake, watch this video guide.

How To: Make barbecue bacon-smoked pork tenderloins

Interested in making barbecue bacon-smoked pork tenderloins on your backyard barbecue? It's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own tender, tender tenderloins, watch this video guide.

How To: Make tasty deep-fried shrimp at home

Interested in making deep-fried shrimp in your home kitchen? With the proper equipment and technique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about six minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own fried shrimp, watch this video guide.

How To: Make homemade heart-shaped chocolate brownies

Looking to make chocolate brownies equal parts delectable and adorable? With the right ingredients and proper technique, it's easier than you'd think. So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including the full recipe, and to get started making your own cardiod chocolate brownies, watch this video guide.

How To: Make pepper crusted New York steak

In this video, you'll learn how to prepare and cook a delicious pepper crusted New York steak. There's nothing like a great steak for a great dinner. If you want to know the way to your man's stomach, this is the dish to prepare. The nice pepper crust gives a great crunch to the tender New York steak.

How To: Make spinach and bacon quiche in one minute

In this clip, learn how to cook up spinach and bacon quiche deliciousness in one minute! This fabulous dish will please even the most picky eater and is so easy to make! Don't miss a second of the party stuck in the kitchen - whip this baby up in a minute and you're golden!

How To: Bake a glazed ham

Check out this video for professional tips on how to bake a delicious glazed ham. This ham is perfect for holidays, family dinners, special occasions and Sunday roasts. Follow along with this video from Betty Crocker and chef Julie Van Rosendaal as they cook up a honey glazed ham that your whole family will love.

How To: Cook healthy delicious pinto beans

Buying beans in a can is fine and all, but making beans from scratch can be a healthier option and can sometimes taste better. In this video tutorial, you'll find out how to make delicoous pinto beans from scratch using some easy to follow tips. It'a healthier option that using cans, that can contain more sodium and unhealthy materials.

How To: Prepare butternut squash

Squash is a delicious item to serve for dinner, and can be used in so many ways. If you would like to eat this amazingly healthy and tasty treat, check out this video. In this tutorial, you will learn how to cut and prepare your squash properly for the easiest cooking. Emily Richards will show you different methods of chopping your squash for different dishes and walk you through the entire process.

How To: Prime and cut okra

If you haven't eaten a dish containing okra, you may be missing out. Okra is a nutritous plant that is commonly found in Africa. This plant can be used to make all sorts of different dishes, inlcuding the popular gumbo, as well as other stew dishes. This tutorial is going to show you how to prime and cut okra for cooking. So check it out and enjoy!

How To: Grill flank steak with a balsamic barbecue sauce

Looking for a to-die-for flank steak recipe? In this free video cooking lesson, Bobby, of the Food Network's "Grill It!" prepares a grilled flank steak with a balsalmic vinegar barbecue sauce. For more information, including a full recipe and step-by-step preparation instructions, and to get started making this dish yourself, watch this free video culinary guide.

How To: Make meatloaf with a parmesan potato crust

In the mood for comfort food? With this free video cooking lesson from Bubba-Q, you'll learn how to prepare a parmesan potato-crust meatloaf. For more information, including a complete recipe and step-by-step preparation instructions, and to get started making this meatloaf yourself, watch this video tutorial.

How To: Make Scotch eggs

Yum! Take your Saturday breakfast to new levels with this delicious and helpful cooking tutorial on how to make scotch eggs! This recipe from the "Original Naked Chef" calls for sausage, so vegetarians need not apply! Get your grub on this weekend by trying something new!

How To: Prepare pork loin chops with a gravy sauce

Pork chops are one of the staples of Western meat cooking (excepting the Jewish and Islamic traditions where pork is forbidden, of course). There are many, many different recipes to prepare them, and this video demonstrates how to make a relatively simple preparation with an onion gravy in a pan. It's hard to screw up pork chops, but this recipe looks especially flavorful and easy to make.

How To: Marinade anything

Making a marinade is an important step when it comes to barbecuing. Allowing whatever kind of meat you are using to sit for an extended period of time in the marinade, helps spread the flavor throughout the entire piece. It makes for some good cooking! So in this tutorial, you will find out the steps needed to marinade almost anything. Enjoy!

How To: Make collard greens & dressing

There are few veggies more delicious than collard greens. These classic Southern leaves can be prepared in a ton of ways and are very versatile. In this tutorial, from Miss Donna, you will learn how to cook your collards like a true country mama - with a creamy, decadent dressing. So, if you are looking for a fun veggie to introduce to your family, or a new way to prepare your favorite - check out this clip and get started!