Cooking Basics

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.

Soy milk is used by many people for a variety of reasons. These reasons may be due to a dairy allergy, an aversion to animal products, or just because of the health benefits of soy. Many may not...

Fresh garlic is a soft white color, and adds a nutty flavor to a wide variety of recipes. Preparing garlic is an easy task that can be learned quickly. Let's take a closer look at how simple it is...

'Tis the season for Pomegranates. Those who are lucky enough to have a tree can use these beautiful little jewels in all kinds of recipes. Making Pomegranate jelly is a great way to use an...

Have a new charcoal grill and not sure how to simply light it. Getting the coals going can be tricky but with this technique I hope you too can become an expert in lighting a charcoal barbecue....

This is an old Russian recipe for potato pancakes, or latkes, that my grandmother used to make, much to the delight of the members of my family. They are super simple to make and everybody loves...

Prunes are dehydrated plums. The process of dehydration removes the majority of the moisture content from foods. This can occur by drying them either in a dehydrator with hot air that flows around...

People always say that the first pancake never turns out. There is no reason that should happen. There are a few key components you have to consider when making pancakes to have them turn out...

Most doughs are made pretty much the same way with few differences in condiments such as spices, baking powder when a recipe calls for it. The recipe below shows you how to make a basic dough...

I'm a busy mother of a 2 year and don't really have the luxury of being in the kitchen for a long period of time. I originally used this recipe on our Thanksgiving day turkey and decided that I...

Wild grapes or bullaces don't make every year, but when they do, with this recipe you can make tasty apple butter and a fine jelly as well. Making this recipe is pretty much a whole day affair...

Organic peanut oil is a popular oil used in cooking and skin care. It has also been used in natural health remedies for hundreds of years. In 1900, the Otto Company of France demonstrated that...

Ever put the last few fish sticks in a bag and back into the freezer and throw away the box? If you are like me then the answer is yes. And now you want to cook them, but the directions are gone....

Not everyone knows how to cook a hard boiled egg, and even fewer know the easiest way to remove the shell. While the egg is still warm, is the best time to do this, but this will also work on eggs...

Steamed rice is healthy and tasty. It also goes well with almost anything and any sauce. It is not difficult to make at all. Try it out for yourself!

White sauce is an excellent choice with any type of pork or chicken you cook. It very much compliments any grilled food. I love it on grilled pork tenderloin and grilled chicken. You can use it as...

Onions can be a great addition to any home cooked meal or recipe, but when cutting the onion itself, it will easily make your eyes water and cry because of the enzymes that it contains. In simple...

For any busy individual, cooking can become a time consuming chore. Having the options to quickly prepare and serve a meal for yourself or a family can help make cooking frozen hamburger patties...

Uh-oh - waited 'til the last minute to make something for a potluck? All is not lost --- If you have time to go to the store, you're golden. If not, you're still good if you keep certain foods...

Once upon a time, meals were a time to gather the family for good conversation and to share love. With today's hustle and bustle, meals are no longer revered as that time-honored tradition. Now...

You will learn how to make Authentic Green Enchiladas with sauce to go on top of them. Delicious

Hi Everyone. I am a white rice eater and practically ate and cooked rice all my life. So as much as I can, I pick the best white rice possible for my meals. A good jasmine rice is my best choice....

These delicious appetizers will have you wanting more and more. With the main ingredient being proscuitto, an Italian ham, your tastebuds will go wild. You may find prosciutto at your butcher's or...

If you want to make or design your own cookbook to save your cooking recipes, then this is how you do it.

A pineapple makes an impressive tropical fruit to serve at picnics, dinner buffets or any social gathering. If you've ever tasted a fresh, juicy, sweet pineapple, it's a sure bet you won't want to...

Everyone has experienced the frustration of trying to peel a hard boiled egg only to have the shell stick to the egg. No way you can serve THAT as a deviled egg. Follow along to learn how to use a...

Onions have been giving people area hard time to cut because of the chemical that irritates the eye. The most sensitive part of the eye is the cornea which has many, many nerve endings. To stop...

Going to the store to buy three onions and three peppers, I found out I was paying only cents less for three then I would be for a whole bag. Buying onions and green peppers in bulk is a great...

After you have successfully cooked the meals, go back and write down notes, stating something that you believe needs edited. For example, cook at a lower tempurature next time, or prepare the...

Aspiring to become a great chef? Want to impress your family, boyfriend or girlfriend? Maybe you just want to learn some newer food dishes. Beyond all reasons, anyone has the ability to cook...

Do you know whether your egg is good or bad? New Refrigerators have egg holders built into the door. It is easy to lose track of egg dates when stored in the Refrigerator's egg holder. No...

Hard boiled eggs are excellent for creating all sorts of yummy and easy recipes. These types of eggs are great for making deviled eggs, egg salad, and even using them in macaroni and potato...

Beans are a great way to get protein in without purchasing meat. They save money and are nutritious. Cooking dried beans allows you to buy in bulk and gives you more options to get organic...

Do you hate going out for fast food? Money is to hard to come by so make your ckicken nuggets at home and save your money.

Mold is a type of multi-celled fungus whose spores are invisible to the naked eye but can easily be seen under a microscope. The spores of mold are typically thread-like in nature with a curved...

Carve a watermelon into the shape of a swan by cutting off the bottom of the watermelon, drawing a picture of the swan on the watermelon skin and cutting out the shape with a paring knife. Scoop...

Eat pumpkin seeds by removing them from the pumpkin, placing the seeds in a non-stick pan, salting them and then cooking them in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Discover the nutritional...

Growing up in a large family, I can remember my mom at the kitchen sink cutting up a chicken before cooking it. I must admit that I buy my chicken most of the time pre-cut. This works best for my...

We all love our mother and want her to be around for a long time. So this Mother's Day, give her a gift she will enjoy that is healthy as well.

Mayonnaise is a condiment that so many of us cannot live without! I found out a few years ago how to make my own mayonnaise at home, and now I am so familiar with the taste of it, that I hardly...

One of the most difficult things to deal with in the world of cooking is what to do with leftovers. Often you don't want the food to go bad but there is not enough for another dinner. Here are a...

A question that we frequently get on our potato website is about how to freeze potatoes. Though raw potatoes cannot be frozen successfully, freezing potatoes can be done in a variety of ways. Here...

This will give you a heads up, on the cuts of meat and what method of cooking to use! This, will help to make the toughest cut of meat, tender.

Do you love stuffed bell peppers, but wanting to cut out all the fat that ground beef adds. Use a lower fat meat like chicken.

I am going to teach you how to make a hearty chicken wrap. They are great for lunch or for dinner. Your family is sure to love them. They are also good to use as a appetizer at a party. Just cut...

Summertime, springtime, fall and winter are all great times for grilling outside. Cooking with gas, although clean and simple, has the potential of being quite dangerous if you do not know what...

Cooking can be fun. But there is always some clean up required after the meal is made and the food has been eaten. One of the hardest things to do when cooking is getting rid of cooking oil or fat...

Easter is on its way and you will want to know how to boil an egg. Boiling an egg isn't as simple as it sounds. Getting the egg just right for a hard boil egg takes practice.

To properly stock a food pantry takes planning and preparation. You don't want to find out in the middle of an emergency situation that you forgot some crucial food item for your family.

Buying boneless chicken breasts in bulk while on sale is a great way to save money. Boneless chicken breasts freeze very well so you can keep a stockpile of chicken in your freezer at all times....