Cooking Basics

"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...

Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, and it's doubly delicious served with homemade gravy to pour over it and the mashed potatoes that are a requisite side dish. Don't settle for store-bought...

Meringue powder is simply dried egg whites with stabilizers and anti-clumping agents such as cornstarch. You will likely not need to add additional starch if you are careful to keep this meringue...

Eggs are part of a great breakfast or snack that is protein packed!Boiling an egg is a healthy choice because it does not require oil or frying in order to cook. Not to mention, boiled eggs...

Many modern kitchens are home to a butcher block. These thick blocks of assembled wood are the professional choice for tabletops and cutting boards. The grain of the wood reduces the impact on the...

Eggs are a good source of nutrition and healthier when not fried in a lot of excess fat. This is a great way to cook eggs, and is very handy to know around the Easter Holiday!!

Bacon is one of the most loved breakfast foods in the world, and for good reason! It taste so good! Making bacon in a frying pan is very messy and a inconvenience. You can microwave bacon but it...

Steaming food is a healthy way to cook and is so easy! This description will help you learn how to use a steamer and will have you eating in no time!

humba is a very common dish here in Cebu city, Philippines. it is very popular in celebrating fiestas and some birthday occasions humba is a sweet delicious dish and can last weeks without...

Homemade bread is a delicious treat. Making it the traditional way takes several hours of work and skillful kneading. Using a bread machine produces homemade bread with minimal effort. The basic...

I love string beans cooked in butter - (not completely health, but they taste great!) The only problem is that most people cook the beans in a frying pan with the butter and it causes them to...

How to hard boil the perfect eggs. This fool-proof article will show you the fastest, simplest way to perfectly hard boil eggs in no time!

Sun tea is a drink enjoyed by many in the warm summer months. Tea is full of antioxidants such as polyphenol that helps reduce cholesterol levels and certain types of cancers. Making tea in the...

Here's how to make hash browns at home, restaurant style. They're not really quick or easy, but they're good.

THIS IS A RECIPE THAT LIVES AND BREATHES HANDED DOWN FROM FAMILY TO FAMILY AN AGE OLD HEIRLOOM .They are a great gift idea and everyone at this time is clamoring to find them, and to that I say...

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Do you want to be a domestic goddess and are striving to be the next Martha Stewart or Bree Van De Kamp from Desperate housewives? Well these can be extremely unrealistic examples and can cause...

Most of us use whipped topping on our desserts, but how about going back to the basics and making your own whipped cream. It will taste fresher and have that homemade goodness. Here's how you do it.

There are many varieties of potatoes and each varies with respect to size, color, and starch content. Some potatoes are good for baking, some good for frying, while others are best for mashing....

Mayonnaise is not only the basis for many cold sauces such as tartar sauce and remoulade, but is also an important flavor booster for many foods including salads and sandwiches. Making your own at...

People who work in food preparation know that culinary skills must be practiced and refined, making it more of an art form than a mere hobby or a task. A master chef endeavors to not only...

If you have grown up with parents cooking or have made your own food at an early age, cooking may be a little easier for you. While certain things can be hard to make, here are some ways to help...

Here is a method that works well for freezing blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. No cooking or lengthy preparation is needed. Soon your freezer will be stocked with frozen berries for the...

The turkey has become synonymous with Thanksgiving. For many, it wouldn't be the same holiday without this tasty fowl. In the company of tradition, it's placed at the center of the table, roasted...

Many different types of grains are available in addition to wheat, barley, corn, rice, oats and others you probably are most familiar with. Some more uncommon grains you might like to try...

Fresh ripe raspberries, plucked from the vine, convey the essence of summertime, but you needn’t restrict your enjoyment of this succulent fruit to the warm months. By preserving...

Most green bean recipes call for either boiling, steaming or stir frying the pods—cooking processes that often cause the beans to turn limp or mushy. Grilling green beans might be an unusual way...

Helping kids to learn how to cook is easy when you start a kids cooking club. Kids love getting messy and playing around with food, and teaching them the proper way to handle utensils and prepare...

Onions are an important element to any cook. Raw onions can taste pungent, but cooking them down exposes their sugars and more pleasing, aromatic features. The translucent and caramelized onion is...

Ever want to make authentic Chinese sweet and sour sauce? After reading these instructions, you'll be surprised at how simple it is.

This is for all of the college freshmen who are learning to cook for themselves. Start with something simple like toast. It's easy and filling!

At some point in our lives, whether it be during our starving student years or right after we buy a house well beyond our means, we go from the affluent, "Do you want Chinese or Mexican...

Yummy! Fresh corn on the cob is so good! But it loses a lot when not cooked properly, ending up with corn that is very tough. I'm going to tell you how to make perfect, tender, delicious corn on...

Fresh from the garden zucchini and yellow squash are great for the BBQ. They hold up well to turning on the grill, and go nice with a multitude of marinades and basting sauces. Here are some tips...

A cast iron skillet is expensive, durable and can be used for a variety of culinary applications in your kitchen. You also don't have to worry about Teflon coatings which have been under...

This basic cream sauce can be used in many recipes. Very simple to make and can jazz up anything you serve it with.

Raising honey bees and harvesting honey can be a lucrative business or even a part-time sideline. Honey bees require care and maintenance but a lot less than other farm animals or pets. Another...

There's nothing like the fresh crunch of a juicy pickle. Here is a great recipe for making Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles.

Keep a cucumber firm with proper storage. Learn how to store and save food, ripen food, and keep meats, fruits, and vegetables from spoiling in your refrigerator or freezer.

Ripen a green avocado with proper storage. Learn how to store and save food, ripen food, and keep meats, fruits, and vegetables from spoiling in your refrigerator or freezer.

Keep a crispy asparagus with proper storage. Learn how to store and save food, ripen food, and keep meats, fruits, and vegetables from spoiling in your refrigerator or freezer.

During the height of summer, green bean plants often produce more beans than one can eat fresh. So why not freeze some of your garden fresh green beans so you can enjoy them in the winter?...

The 4th of July is a day when everyone gets out and celebrates with family and friends. Planning the menu can be easy if you consider the temperatures, amount of people that will be eating, how...

A nice change from traditional baked beans. This recipe for Hamburger Bean Bake makes a large amount and is perfect for parties and barbeques.

Nothing tastes better than something deep-fried in a good beer batter. If you know how to make a good beer batter, you have a good weapon in your kitchen!

Cajun and Creole recipes invariably begin with the words "make a roux". A roux is a simple mixture of flour and fat, used to thicken and flavor sauces in French and French-inspired dishes. By...

Fresh strawberries are good right out of hand, but there are other ways to use this healthy, low-calorie fruit when they are in season. Check out these five easy dishes you can produce with a...

Originally made by churning ox fat and cream, margarine has come a long way since its introduction in 1870. Margarine is easy to spread and can be used in numerous recipes. Making margarine at...

Peeling a hard-boiled egg can be frustrating when the peel sticks to the white of the egg. Use this technique to make hard-boiled eggs simple to peel.

So you want to make a great supper but don’t want to spend all the time over that hot stove. This is a great one that can be baked while you are away and will be a real crowd pleaser. The taste...