Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

A fancy collection of cooking tips and tricks.

JumpStart Cooking Episode 56: Opening Coconuts

When you have that craving for fresh coconut and you just don’t have an island native handy, you can use everyone’s favorite versatile kitchen appliance to do the job. Bookmark It Hide Sites

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 54: Back to Basics

In any study it’s helpful to revisit the basic fundamentals from time to time. In this episode, Donovan pauses from the recipes to revisit some of those basics for your enjoyment. There will be a test! Bookmark It Hide Sites

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 51: Cornish Hen

Here’s yet another food where the instruction-writers painfully ignore the most useful appliance in your kitchen. Normally, you have to cook the cornish hen in an oven for up to 50 minutes. Donovan can show you how to get that … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 50: What To Do With Beets

“Simple Roasted Beets,” eh? Simple… when it takes an hour in the conventional oven? What’s simple about that!? Let Donovan show you the TRUE simple way. Bookmark It Hide Sites

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 47: Roasting Peppers

…and the sweet old man is back! Sorry about the delay. It’s been a rough midsummer for all of us. There’s been a lot going on and after the editing station decided to experience hardware trouble, we just had to … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 46: Mock Suckling Pig

You don’t only check out this show to save time and energy, right? You can save money with the tips here too. This time, Donovan shows you how to save mucho dinero by putting together your own suckling pig for … Continue reading

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Grilling potatoes

Recently in my local paper there was a tip in the food section offered by a very successful and noted food writer. He suggested that baked potatoes would add a delicious side to a 4th of July cookout. But, of … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 43: Grilled Corn on the Cob

Yes, believe it or not… you can simplify your grilled corn on the cob with the microwave. Surely you didn’t think we’d leave that incredible appliance out of the picture, did you? Be sure to check out the store at http://jumpstartcooking.com/store … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 42: Grilled Turkey

The next in Donovan’s fascinating mini-series centered around the grill… learn how to grill up some succulent, tasty turkey the jumpstart way. Be sure to check out the store at http://jumpstartcooking.com/store to pick up a copy of Donovan’s book or one … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 41: Grilled & Smoked Pork Chops

Summertime is here and all of you are certainly breaking out with the grills. Donovan is with you, so never fear! In this tip, Donovan shows you how to smoke and grill pork chops the jumpstart way. Oh, and of … Continue reading

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