How to cook lentils?

Rinse one cup of lentils. Combine with two and a half cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for twenty to thirty minutes until tender.

Basic banana bread?

Mix mashed bananas with sugar, oil, and an egg. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in nuts if desired. Bake at three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour.

Basic quiche recipe?

Mix eggs and cream. Add cheese and fillings like spinach and bacon. Pour into a pie crust and bake until set.

Basic tomato sauce?

Sauté one chopped onion and two cloves of garlic in olive oil. Add one can of crushed tomatoes, a teaspoon of basil, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for twenty minutes.

Basic stir-fry technique?

Heat oil in a pan. Add bite-sized pieces of meat and vegetables. Stir-fry until cooked through. Season with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

How to cook a steak?

Season steak with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan, then finish in the oven to desired doneness. Rest before slicing.

Basic mashed potatoes?

Boil peeled potatoes until tender. Mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth.

How to make a smoothie?

Blend one cup of fruit with half a cup of yogurt and half a cup of juice or milk until smooth. Add honey or sugar to taste.

How to make fish tacos?

Season fish fillets and grill. Serve on warmed tortillas with cabbage slaw and a lime crema.

How to make a basic pie crust?

Combine one and a half cups of flour with half a teaspoon of salt. Cut in one stick of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add three to four tablespoons of ice water, just until dough holds together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for at least an hour before rolling out.

Homemade wine steps?

Crush grapes to release juice. Mix with yeast and let ferment in a covered container for about a week. Transfer to airtight bottles and age for several months.

Basic pickling steps?

Boil two cups of vinegar, two tablespoons of salt, and one cup of water. Place desired vegetables and a few dill sprigs in jars. Pour hot liquid over, seal jars, and cool. Store in the fridge.

Drying fruits at home?

Slice fruits thinly. Arrange on a baking sheet and dry in an oven at two hundred degrees Fahrenheit until completely dehydrated.

How to bake bread?

Dissolve one packet of yeast in one and a quarter cups of warm water. Add three and a half cups of flour and one teaspoon of salt. Knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled. Shape into a loaf, let rise again, then bake at four hundred degrees Fahrenheit for about thirty minutes.

Basic risotto?

Sauté chopped onions in butter. Add Arborio rice, cook briefly. Add warm broth gradually, stirring until rice is creamy and tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Basic meatloaf recipe?

Mix together one and a half pounds of ground beef, one egg, half a cup of bread crumbs, one chopped onion, and a half cup of milk. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.

How to cook eggs (boiled)?

Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat. Cover and let sit for nine minutes. Cool in ice water before peeling.

Basic fried rice?

Sauté chopped onions and vegetables in oil. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, and a beaten egg. Stir-fry until the egg is cooked.

How to make a mojito?

Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice. Add rum and top with soda water. Garnish with a lime slice.

Basic vegetable stir-fry?

Sauté assorted vegetables in oil. Add a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Serve over rice or noodles.

Basic French Onion Soup?

Caramelize sliced onions in butter. Add beef broth and a splash of wine. Simmer for twenty minutes. Top with toasted bread and grated cheese, then broil until cheese is bubbly.

Basic potato salad?

Mix boiled, diced potatoes with mayo, mustard, diced onions, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Basic lasagna recipe?

Layer cooked lasagna noodles with ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Bake at three hundred seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit for forty-five minutes.

Basic pesto recipe?

Blend two cups of basil leaves, three cloves of garlic, half a cup of Parmesan cheese, half a cup of olive oil, and a quarter cup of pine nuts until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Basic pancake mix?

Whisk together one cup of flour, two tablespoons of sugar, two teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, beat one egg with one cup of milk and two tablespoons of melted butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients.