Cooking Basics

Baked Accordian potatoes make a nice presentation. Just a little something different to do with the potato. Works well with all kinds of potatoes. The blue, red, yellow or white. You can even vary...

Does your stomach turn into knots when you think about having to cook? Well, there are just a few things you need to have to start being a fantastic cook!

Cooking pasta is a very simple task that many home cooks, plain and simple, mess up every time. Use these tips to cook perfect pasta.

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 holiday season is one of your busiest times of the year, and one of the most expensive. With all of the holiday shopping, wrapping presents, visiting friends and holiday parties, finding time...

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...

When you're making deviled eggs or using slices of hard boiled eggs as garnish, it is especially important to prepare eggs that are easy to peel. If not, chunks of the egg may come off with the...

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.

The red snapper fish is a culinary delight that can be consumed in various forms. However, cleaning the fish is vital so you can enjoy its delicate flavor and moist form without worrying about...

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'...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

I have been making fried chicken, chicken fried steak, and chicken fried chicken for years with the same old boring batter. Then while in a waiting room at a doctors office, a lady and I struck up...

I love to cook! But all of those recipes that I find in magazines and online get ripped out, printed and tossed in a cabinet most of the time. With this easy and handy technique you, too, can...

Tomatoes are so yummy in salads, on sandwiches or just sliced and seasoned on a plate. However, when a recipe calls for a peeled tomato you may have a mess on your hands if you don't know the...

Cooking a turkey need not be a tedious and exhausting chore. Use this easy approach to prepare a moist, succulent bird without the hassle of basting every few minutes.

Trying to stay on a diet is tough work, especially since diets usually require you to eat unappealing foods. With a diet that includes eggs and bacon for breakfast, it is possible for you to enjoy...

Baked Potatoes Casserole is a healthy dish. If your a potato lover then you will enjoy this dish. I have a family of five and when I make this dish, it usually last a day or two. It is your choice...

Making your hash browns not only saves money, the taste is unmistakably better and doesn't take a lot of time.

Salt has been a staple in many households for thousands of years. You can buy it in the store, in many different varieties from table salt to kosher to rock and even sea salt. Of all these salts,...

When I was a child, my grandmother did not have a fancy Kitchen aid stand mixer, just a small Sunbeam hand mixer. But why dirty that, when you could make a cake using the pan that you are going...

OK, so you've got the charcoal grilling bug. Now what? Read on for answers to your most (ahem!) burning questions.

Holidays are special times we share with our family and friends. Often a special meal adds to the celebration; however, one of the more challenging parts of bringing a meal together – whether a...

Hazelnuts are a favorite eating and baking nut. With this simple method, you will be getting to the great treasure inside the hard shell quickly and easily. Buying hazelnuts in the shell is...

Fried Chicken is one of the greatest foods ever. Regular fried chicken breaded with flour is alright, but try this chicken out for something a little different. This will be a crispier chicken...

It seems like most people are trying to save money on the food they buy in any way they can. Grocery prices are sky high and expected to rise even further. The end of abundant and artificially...

Boiled eggs are delicious whether you eat them on a Caesar salad or on toast. All you need to boil an egg without breaking it is a little patience and some finesse.

Making dinner for the family after a long and busy day of work, school, and activities is the last thing many people want to do when they finally get home. Ordering out is fast and convenient,...

Right on time applesauce cake to take-along to your next family gathering. With apples in season, this is the best time to make a homemade cake to share with family and friends.

Do you dislike having to grease and flour cake pans because of the mess the flour makes ? And of course the idea of using spray coating, while convenient just seems wrong and who knows what those...

One staple of the dinner table is mashed potatoes. My family thinks there is nothing to eat if we don't have potatoes on the table, preferably mashed potatoes! There are many types of potatoes,...

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.

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

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. ...

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...

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...

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...