Food and Entertaining
Learn to be a great cook and host a fantastic party with wikiHow's Food and Entertaining articles. Whether you're planning on serving a full course meal for an event, preparing a romantic dinner for someone special, or using leftovers in creative ways, you can find just the right guide to help. Find advice on garnishing food, dealing with picky eaters, and more.
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Open a Difficult Jar
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Defrost Quickly
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Use Stevia
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Use Spring Roll Skins
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Make Liquid Smoke
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How to Make a Cookbook
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Be a Great Cook
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Season Cutting Boards
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Afford Healthy Food
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Use a Colander
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Hire a Personal Chef
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Ship Perishable Food
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Toast Sliced Almonds
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Chill a Drink Quickly
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Rinse Rice
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How to Properly Hold a Spoon
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Brown Ground Beef
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Eat Peanut Butter
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How to Make a Cookbook
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Make Beer Batter
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Ripen Kiwi Fruit
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Grate Ginger
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Make Fenugreek Tea
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Identify Hickory Nuts
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Cook Bean Sprouts
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Make Almond Oil
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Muddle
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Keep Food Hot
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Make Leche Flan
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Use Saffron
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Make Peanut Butter
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Keep Cilantro Fresh
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Eat Maple Seeds
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Chop Cilantro
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Make Rosemary Oil
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Grow Fenugreek
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Roast Peanuts
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Dry Bay Leaves
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Barbecue
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Infuse Olive Oil
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Prepare Jicama
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Thicken Stew
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Cook Squid
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Grind Flax Seed