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How to Grease a Bowl

Having a greased bowl is important when working with all doughs such as pizza dough or bread dough.  It helps with not letting the dough stick to the bowl for easy removal.
 How to Grease a Bowl
With a paper towel, pour a little oil on the towel or place a small amount of  shortening. Grease Bowl 1
Wipe [...]

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How to Knead Dough

Kneading Dough
 
Place your dough on a lightly floured surface Knead Dough 1
Bring the front of your dough (farthest from your chest) and fold it over firmly to the other end (closest to your chest) Knead Dough 2
Push the dough down with both hands away from your chest very firmly until there is no more dough to push  [...]

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Sometimes removing the skin from the garlic can be time consuming and stinky.  Here is an easy tip on how to remove the skin fast and effective.
Take the clove of garlic, roll it onto your counter top pressing firmly (but not to firm to smash garlic). Garlic 1
Remove skin!! Garlic 2

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How to wash Mulokhia

Picking mulokhia is time consuming so if you have to pick mulokhia for dinner get the whole family involved.
First you must pick the mulokhia from its stalk because the stalk is inedible.
Place all of the picked mulokhia in a large mixing bowl and run water over it.  Gently move the mulokia around to loosen any [...]

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How to wash rice

Many people buy their rice (non instant) from the store and put it straight onto the stove without washing it.  Did you know that little bugs can get into the rice and be cooked?  This is only one reason for washing rice before cooking.  The rice powder can make the rice water too thick thus [...]

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