Cooking Basics

Many times we look at a recipe and we ask ourselves what is the difference between sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk or can I use picante sauce instead of salsa. Can I eat a potato that...

Halloween is coming. Do you prepare something for that day? If you don’t, why not try to make your homemade pancake. It will be the special meal on Halloween night. I am sure your family and your...

By taking the time to plan your family's meals, you can save time cooking and shopping. You will also be able to create healthy balanced meals and rely less on take out and fast food.

Halloween is coming up! So do you want to have something special for your family and friend on Halloween? In this article I will show you how to make black pasta with a source of very high...

Simple steps on how to cook rice on the stove

How do you tell if a cantaloupe’s ripe? Some folks tap the fruit, listening for a “thump”. Others swear by their sense of smell. Below are a few tips that might help you to determine which...

Do you like your hard boiled eggs soft? With this guide you can make your eggs soft with no effort.

From a cooking standpoint, any olive oil will do. How the oil is to be used and your personal taste preference should help you decide which oil is the right choice for you. Olive oil has good fat...

Most people buy salmon at the grocer already cleaned and de-boned and packaged. If by chance you have a fresh fish market nearby and you’re not sure what to look for when buying fresh salmon, then...

You have many different choices when it comes to barbecuing. Once you decide on a charcoal grill, the next decision is what to use to cook your food: charcoal briquettes or wood charcoal? Both...

If given time to sit, fresh milk will split and the cream will rise to the top as it weighs less than the milk. Once separated, the cream is vigorously shaken causing the fat molecules to adhere...

Broiling and grilling are dry heat methods of cooking that are available options on stoves, but they differ from each other in some very key areas. They will produce different results depending on...

Electric and gas cooking have advantages and disadvantages. While some prefer the look of an open flame on their gas range's stovetop, others prefer the sleek designs that modern electric ranges...

Chicken wins again and again for its versatility in preparation and the seemingly infinite recipes in which it appears. Grilling is a healthy and easy way to cook the original white meat. However,...

Hard-boiled eggs are a great food. They're healthier than fried eggs, and you can throw away the yolk and just eat the white for a low-cholesterol snack. They are also good for a quick breakfast...

Roasted chicken is a great Sunday dinner. Seasoned and prepared properly, it'll be a meal your family will love. At the same time, it's actually very easy to roast chicken. You can prepare it,...

Instructions on how to cook a potato.

Have you ever wondered what the building blocks of a good sauce are. Have you ever seen a sauce on tv or in a book and wanted to create something just like that? Well in this article I'll go...

As a caterer I've had my share of disasters irregardless how much planning and preparation was done. Listed are a few remedies to save your meal.

Many gardeners are faced with a dilemma when harvesting carrots- what to do with the surplus crop to most effectively and easily preserve carrots? The answer is simple- freeze carrots! The steps...

Charcoal grills are one of the most flavorful ways to prepare a meal. Not all charcoal grills are created equal. Make sure the grill you choose has all the features that make it a quality purchase.

Grilling in the backyard on a warm summer's evening is an American tradition. For those who like to cook over an open flame the question is: should you use charcoal or wood chips for your flame?

Frozen foods develop ice crystals during the freezing process, but the size of those crystals depends on the method used. Large ice crystals change food's quality and can ruin the taste. Avoid...

When it comes to fish, nothing tastes better than the fresh variety. One of the best places to get fresh fish is from a fish market, or you can always catch them yourself. The hardest part of...

Many homeowners use water softeners to treat tap water. It's important to know if water softening can provide any nutritional chemical problems before cooking with it.

When people first began cooking food in early pre-history, they used solar energy, only this was stored in wood and called fire. What we know today as solar cooking---using stoves heated directly...

A griddle is a cooktop that can be used indoors or out. Gas griddles can be used to cook just about any type of food and are a healthy alternative to deep frying, as less oil is needed when...

Nutrition- and fiber-rich acai berry powder adds vibrant color and flavor to meals any time of day. Sneak some extra nutrition into snacks or feature acai berry flavor in a sweet treat your whole...

Brine is used in food preparation to create moist cuts of meat, fish, and poultry. This no-fail recipe for brine can be altered with your favorite spices or condiments to suit your taste. ...

Cooking meat and poultry may be one of the first things a person learns when learning how to cook properly. Following these steps will allow you to grill flavorful, juicy chicken in only ten minutes.

Do you like potatoes? Do you like Breakfast? I'm guessing you like hash browns then. this article will tell you how to make hash browns for a good breakfast.

Did you ever decide, you where going to try to master the art of preparing Italian pasta sauce? Even when it seems you followed your recipe exactly , the gravy just doesn't have a restaurants...

Fermentation in yeast is also known as anaerobic respiration. This occurs when the cell respires in an oxygen-deficient environment. When fermentation occurs a toxic substance called ethyl...

Aged nut cheese is a vegan alternative to cheese and is often used as a spread. Cashews are the most common nut used to make aged nut cheese, but some recipes use pine nuts, almonds and...

Salmonella infection is a bacterial condition that affects the intestines and usually leaves the body of humans or animals through fecal matter. In most cases the cause of the infection is...

Here is a wonderful shrimp, bacon, ham, turkey, ginger, onion, fried rice. All ingredients compliment each other so well my family loves this rice all fresh ingredients from my family to yours...

Do you have difficulty peeling hard-boiled eggs? Does the membrane pull off easily with the shell? Or does it pull out pieces of the egg? If you need your eggs to look great when you are done,...

This recipe makes enough sauce for 4 people, generously served over any type of pasta. A classic Italian American favorite, this is best served over pasta and grilled chicken. Also, this light...

Making bread from scratch is a sure way to impress anyone at your dinner table, especially now at the big holiday pig-out time. If you are looking to impress your in-laws/future in-laws or are you...

How to make classic caramel apples at home.

Lime zest is the thin outer green peel of the lime that contains the majority of the fruit's flavorful oils. Both sweet and savory dishes often call for lime zest to add a tangier, more refreshing...

Pure salt is necessary to a human being's survival. Salt is associated with high blood pressure and heart disease when consumed in high amounts. Oftentimes, doctors will encourage the use of a...

Tomato plants have a variety of uses that include more than just harvesting the ripe fruit to eat. Grow these useful plants in your garden to take advantage of all their helpful properties.

October is the prime time to harvest pumpkins. Instead of carving a Halloween pumpkin, use magic markers or paint to create a colorful pumpkin face. You can then freeze the pumpkins for...

Having hard time to squeeze lemons or orange for plenty of juice? No more rolling or pressing on a hard surface before squeeze. You can now squeeze lemons or orange easily by follow below steps.

Once Autumn begins to approach a very overlooked fruit becomes ripe and readily available. The butternut squash is both the healthiest and most richly flavored squash of the bunch. So, this recipe...

The sights, sounds and smells of holiday dinners are part of what makes holidays special – at least that was and still is the case with my family. We are Italian and we love to cook and eat and...

When the temperature outside hovers just above 0 degrees F and you get a craving for grilled kabobs, you do not have to brave the elements to feed your desire. The Oster Indoor Grill allows you to...

Silicone Bakeware is the newest innovation in the world of baking. Silicone bakeware has multiple advantages over regular baking pans. These advantages should be considered when thinking about...

While most butter for family consumption was simply shaped by hand, when farmers' wives sold their butter to city dwellers in ages past, it was usually pressed and printed so that buyers knew...