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  You got frozen shrimp, that's good. But the next place folks usually go wrong is thawing. It should go without saying that you should never use a microwave for defrosting shrimp, nor leave them to thaw on the kitchen counter. The best way to defrost frozen shrimp is in a colander in the refrigerator overnight. The next best way is to seal them tightly in a Ziploc bag with all the air pressed out and then run water over the bag for 5 to 10 minutes. Don't use warm or hot water, and don't run water over them without...

  Shabu Shabu is a popular Japanese-style hot pot where the meat and assorted vegetables are cooked in a flavorful broth called kombu dashi. Everyone at the table takes part in the cooking and enjoys the ingredients with different dipping sauces. It's intimate yet casual, and a whole lot of fun!  Course: Main Course Cuisine: Japanese Keyword: hot pot, shabu shabu Servings: 4 Author: Nami INGREDIENTS 1 kombu (dried kelp) (10 g, 3" x 3" or 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm) 1 package udon noodles (9 oz/250 g) 8 leaves napa cabbage (12 oz/340 g) ½ bunch shungiku (Garland Chrysanthemum) (4 oz/113 g)(you can substitute the chrysanthemum for spinach or another green of your choice)...

How to Prevent and Control Grilling Flare-ups BY DANILO ALFARO   When you're cooking on a grill and you see a burst of flame erupt from the coals when you first place your food on the grill grate (or when you flip it), you're witnessing a common phenomenon called a flare-up. These flare-ups might seem like cause for alarm, but they're actually not too serious—provided you know how to prepare for and deal with them when they happen. What Is a Grill Flare-up? Flare-ups and grease fires are not the same things. Flare-ups are temporary upsurges of flame that result from...