Cooking Basics

You do not have to be a great cook to make people think you are. If you learn the basics, you can use your imagination and make some beautiful flavorful dishes. One of the basics to cooking...

Cooking Top Ramen is a quick and easy meal. When having children, this is a great snack for them. Top Ramen isn't that nutritional, so I would recommend serving another dish with top ramen...

Boiled eggs are a delicious and healthy food that can be used to make salads, sandwiches, deviled eggs, or just eat them plain! Boiling eggs is easy to do once you learn how to do it; here is a...

The best thing about salmon is that it is good for health because it is high in protein, high Omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D[10] content... not to mention it is very easy to cook. Salmon...

Mexican food is delicious, Taco Bell doesn’t cut it, and sometimes a person would rather have their own Mexican Night at home. (Margaritas should always be included.) So what’s a traditional...

How To Make Cheesecake With Strawberries

Salmon is a pretty versatile fish thats cooked the same way every time, with the same ingredients, well here I have a similar style with a few different steps

This is a qick and easy breakfast you can make and modify in lots of ways, I will give you an example of my favorite and you can go from there. We call it the Breakfast Rush becuse its's a good...

Hash browns are great for breakfast or dinner. My family likes them crispy! I will give you a few tips on how to make them crispy.

Grilling has historically been known as a manly skill. Though many boys grow up never getting experience in this valuable skill. Many people just assume everyone knows how long to cook a medium...

When at the grocery store if you save a dollar it is as good as making a dollar. Know what you need and know what you are after. Do not pass up excellent deals on things you use.

After you've cooked bacon, you may have noticed that the frying pan is full of boiling hot, liquid bacon grease. Bacon grease can be used as an ingredient when cooking dishes such as green beans....

Meal planning on a budget isn't all that difficult. Planning balanced meals on a budget however can be difficult and frustrating. It's easy to buy in quantity on a budget but who wants mac n'...

Here's a recipe even your kids will love! Devoid of wine and other spices that turn young palates away, this dish will earn you extra hugs when done. It is one of our weekly favorites. Publix...

Have you ever wanted to make fresh homemade marinara? Follow the steps below and you’ll find yourself eating one of the most authentic recipes around.

Grill chicken that your guests will actually compliment. Not just like, but actually compliment. "this is unbelievable" "this is the best chicken I have ever eaten"...just...

How to fry chicken pieces as a base for making your own yummy chicken based dishes at home.

In my opinion there are no bad pizzas, only varying degrees of good pizza. this is especially true if you are selecting a frozen pizza from the grocery store.

Thanksgiving is here, you've got your turkey thawed and your bowl of stuffing prepared. Then you remember: you don't own turkey trussing picks! How can you fudge your way through stuffing and...

People tend to take the easiest tasks in life and complicate them for no reason. Boiling an egg is easier than making toast and here are the steps to follow, along with some helpful information.

After a wonderful holiday meal, where everyone ate as much as they could, you STILL have leftover turkey. You do not want the bird to go to waste, so you need to get a bit creative. Some simple...

Storing food in your freezer is great—buy now eat later; but your food will be difficult to eat later if it’s dried out, hard, or a funny color. Nobody likes food with freezer burn. It becomes...

This is a great recipe to make when you are busy and can't keep up with all the daily cooking. It can be made and left for family members to ladle away as their appetite calls. Quick and easy,...

Rice is really quite a crowd pleaser. Many people don't fix rice at home so it is a welcomed change. It can be use to stretch lots of different meals from chili, to chop suey. It is great with...

This parmesan cheese sauce is quick, easy, and delicious. It can be used to stir into pasta for parmesan noodles, as a sauce to pour over vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower, or as a cheesy...

Here’s how to make easy pasta dough by hand.

Roasting a turkey is not really hard but for those who might have hard time boiling water, roasting a turkey might be quite difficult. Here are a few steps to make your turkey roasting as easy...

This is a recipe my eight year old James came up with, while fighting against sleep one night. He came running in our room telling us he had a great idea for restaurant and proceded to tell us his...

Hankering for some real soul food? You can't get much more southern than potato salad. Served either warm or cold it will make the perfect side dish to almost any meal.

This is how my step grandmother cooked pumpkin for the holidays.. Some call it cooked pumpkin and some call it pumpkin butter. It is delicious! It may be used in your favorite pumpkin recipes.

How often have you tried to make noodles or pasta for dinner and it came up in clumps or in the worst case scenario - one large ball of noodles when removing it from the colander? Despite my best...

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." Fall is the season for chestnuts, ripening between November and December to gather locally, and online from chestnut growers. Whether you like...

This is to show anyone how to make a very delicious casserole.

We have a family of six and I have a hard time getting food to stretch all month. Whether you are on a fixed income or get food stamps....food is hard to come by sometimes. I want to give you some...

Have you ever wondered what type of onion might be best in a fresh garden salad, in a baked casserole dish, or for homemade onion rings? If so, you are not alone. This article will offer some...

Quinoa is a grain like seed that goes very well in many vegan or vegetarian dishes. It is one of the most nutrient & protein dense grains out there and a great additional to any aspiring...

Pumpkins announce the arrival of cooler weather and upcoming fall festivities. Although uses vary widely, pumpkins have a prominent place at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Roughly 80% of...

Sure we all know how to crack a hard boiled egg -- smack it on the counter once and the pick at the bits of shell until we've removed all particles. Not only does this take time, but also gives...

Making that perfect holiday gravy is the golden ring of cooking. Try as many do, getting that perfect thick and creamy turkey gravy is a dream to be fulfilled. This year, it is going to be easy to...

If you have ever chopped garlic you know that smell just sticks to your hands! If you aren't planning on trying to fend off vampires then you would probably like to get rid of that smell quickly....

Who doesnt like to have compliments thrown at them after you've slaved for hours over a meal? Especially when you have several of your friends over for a dinner party. Here I will tell you how to...

Every wonder what to do with all those left over hard boiled egg you used for the kids Easter Eggs hunts? Every wonder how to get your kids to learn to love eggs? Well here are the answers to all...

Oftentimes we cannot avoid buying more meat and vegetables than will be needed for a specific recipe leaving these ingredients to go to waste. Knowing how to create new dishes by using leftover...

Cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday can be tricky if you are watching your waist line. Here are some tips on how to lighten your favorite recipe and not skimp on flavor.

Most cooks just starting out rarely know the terminology used to describe supermarket chickens. The poultry packing industry hasn’t made understanding it any easier. Novice cooks can find...

This easy recipe idea makes a great warm quick dinner when you watch movies at home. It is inexpensive and healthy for you and your whole family.

Dress up your plain old Macaroni & Cheese! This recipe is a new twist to an all-time family favorite, easy to prepare and cost effective too - only 3 ingredients. Macaroni & Cheese is a...

Lasagna is an old dish that gets its origins from the great kitchens of Italy. Not only can lasagna make an extremely delicious meal it can also provide a number of important nutrients needed to...

Are you on a diet? Are you on Weight Watchers? This recipe is a great way to make a meal for a few days. Its also only 5 Points on Weight Watchers. This is also a great recipe for anybody on a...

Your family has enjoyed a mouth watering roast, but what should you do with the leftovers? :) Also, do not throw any broth away from the roast. It makes a delicious homemade gravy if you decide...