Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

A fancy collection of cooking tips and tricks.

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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JumpStart Cooking Episode 26: The Myth of the Exploding Potato

If you knew anything about the producers of this show you’d not be a bit surprised to discover another episode on microwave pyrotechnics. During our last shoot we began a discussion about the notion of potatoes that explode in the … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 21: Convenience Foods

Why don’t manufacturers of convenience foods provide instructions for jump starting the food in a microwave? We may never know. You, however, are about to be armed with the knowledge to outwit them. Stick it to the man with this … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 20: It’s Not Nuking! (Steak)

If you’ve read the website before you’re probably familiar with Donovan’s dislike of the term “nuking” or “zapping” the food when you’re talking about the microwave. To prove the point, Donovan invites you to sit back and examine the difference … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 19: Ginger Chicken

Shooting this episode was a real treat.  Not only did the crew get to partake in a fabulous Asian recipe, there’s a bonus in this episode… and if you love bacon, you ain’t tasted nothin’ yet. Support the show and … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 18: Chocolate Cake!

CHOCOLATE CAKE. Is there really any more to say? Check out the store where you can find Donovan’s latest book and more! http://jumpstartcooking.com/store Bookmark It Hide Sites

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 17: Stir Fry

So you can’t really reach into the microwave to stir the fry.  That’s okie.  You can make a stir fry though.  Really.  Donovan shows you how. Please check out the JumpStart Cooking store and support this show.  You can find … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 16: JumpStart Pizza

Microwave pizza sucks.  But you can make an awesome pizza with your microwave!  Let Donovan show you how. Don’t forget to check out the JumpStart Cooking store at http://jumpstartcooking.com/store!  You won’t find a pizza there, but you will definitely find … Continue reading

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JumpStart Cooking Episode 15: Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes

In this episode, Donovan shares two methods for cooking vegetables.  Two for the price of one! Speaking of prices, they’re really low in our store.  Support this website and podcast by picking up a copy of Donovan’s book in the … Continue reading

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