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...

Raw peanuts are often referred to as green peanuts. They are peanuts that have not yet been removed from their shells. Peanuts make an excellent snack because they are rich in protein, vitamin E,...

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...

Canola oil is good for high-heat cooking and applications where a mild oil flavor is necessary. It is low in saturated fat and has a high smoke point.

Pork comes from pigs and is sold in grocery stores, butcher shops and farmers markets. Many different cuts of pork come from the pig. They have varying flavors and uses.

Many people enjoy cooking with peppers and adding the variety of spice levels to food. Whether you're adding peppers or chilies to a main dish or featuring them, as in stuffed bell peppers or...

Eggs are nutritious. They can be enjoyed as a main dish, in salads, or as a snack. Eggs are an important ingredient in many recipes. They are convenient, easy to prepare, inexpensive and portable...

Some eggs can be stored safely in a freezer if the proper preparation method is used. Stored eggs should always be defrosted in a refrigerator before using. Defrosting eggs in a refrigerator will...

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.

When cooking, and especially when baking, precisely measuring ingredients is an important key to a successful outcome. Depending on the tools you have on hand, there are several methods to measure...

Stock, broth and bullion are closely related kitchen staples; the flavor and consistency of each product, however, can vary significantly depending on how it is prepared. Because certain recipes...

Currants are berries that grow in grape-like bunches. Given its similar appearance to raisins, the fruit's name is derived from the Greek word for small, dried grapes. Currant jelly is common in...

Measuring liquids is an important part of cooking and baking. Especially with baking, exact amounts are very important for the recipe to come out right. There are many ways you can measure...

Boiling water is a common practice used to killed parasites and pathogens. It is disputed how long water must be boiled to kill everything. According to the Wilderness Medical Society, when water...

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...

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.

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.

Creating a survival kit for your family is a fantastic way to make sure you are ready for any type of disaster or emergency that may strike. Most survival kits typically include water, canned...

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,...

The ability to freeze spinach dips depends on the ingredients used. Most spinach dips are dairy-based, which would make freezing and thawing problematic. For example, a cream cheese-based dip,...

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...

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...

Using a food thermometer to ensure your meat, fish or leftovers are cooked enough to be eaten safely is good practice for a any cook. Professional cooks rely on their thermometers as a common...

To grill is to cook on an open grid over a heat source. The most convenient method of grilling is to use a gas grill, which avoids the laborious tasks of generating heat by other means such as...

Food preparation safety practices ensure that you avoid injury to yourself from hot surfaces and avoid contaminating food as you prepare it. Thorough cooking, safe hygiene practices and...

For those who cannot or do not want to drink cow's milk, soy milk provides an alternative for cooking and baking. When compared in a blind tasting against cow's milk, soy milk alters the final...

People have been eating hazelnuts for centuries all over the world. These popular nuts for snacking also make tasty decorations for several dishes. Hazelnuts are normally associated with winter...

In order to cook tuna steaks, they need to be thawed and never frozen. To safely thaw out tuna steaks, there are three acceptable methods to use. As with any raw seafood, avoid cross-contamination...

Distillers are used to purify drinking water. The water is boiled during the distillation process and then replaced in a clean container, leaving all impure particles behind in another container.

Grilling is often associated with warm weather, but there's no reason you can't grill year-round to celebrate seasonal flavors: Flame-broiled sausage during Oktoberfest, grilled corned beef on St....

The scale dates back almost 10,000 years. It was traditionally used to measure precious metals, but today, food scales allow cooks to accurately measure any ingredient for cooking. The most common...

Meat Tenderizer is a surprisingly versatile product. Normally used to tenderize tough cuts of meat, it can also soothe wounds, relieve itching from bites, ease aches and pains and it can even...

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...

A roaster chicken is larger than a broiler/fryer and is classified as such according to age and weight. Its larger size brings out a richer and stronger flavor when it's roasted whole.

Pork is one of the easiest meats to cook. It is a lean meat that can be seasoned in countless ways. One great way to prepare pork is in a roasting pan, regardless of whether it will be cooked in...

Beef stew meat is one of the least expensive cuts of beef and can be used in many different recipes calling for beef. Stew meat usually comes from tougher parts of the cow and needs to be...

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...

Brie is known as "The Queen of Cheeses," and if you have ever experienced its velvety richness lavished on hot, crusty bread you will not wonder why. Made from cow's milk, it is a soft French...

When the pod containing sesame seeds matures it bursts open with a pop. Learning how to use sesame seeds is just about that easy. Healthy cooking does not have to mean boring cooking, which is the...