Cooking Basics

Buckwheat flour is a baking material that is most commonly used to produce bakery products without gluten. In virtually any type of recipe, buckwheat flour can replace regular flour, whether in...

Charcoal is the impure carbon residue left after water and gasses have been removed from organic materials like bone, sugar cane, or most commonly, wood. Charcoal is used in a wide variety of...

Tenderloin is a very versatile cut of meat, but frequently comes from the butcher with too much fat on it. I don't know about you, but I am trying to get my family to eat healthier cuts of meat...

Catering a concession stand can mean serving food out of a kitchen at a high-school sporting event or feeding a crowd from a portable booth at a street fair or carnival. Food-safety regulations...

This may be the hardest thing you EVER HAVE TO DO. You are going to... drum roll please... boil water with your microwave. DO NOT BE AFRAID. I will walk you through every step of this...

If you have more vegetables or fruit than you can eat, canning or preserving the food will help save money and allow you to have food that you know is nutritious.

Nothing bonds loved ones together as much as a shared meal. And cooking those meals together holds the potential to strengthen those relationships even more. Consider sharing the gift of...

This recipe will teach you to make traditional Swiss cheese in the comforts of your own home.

Cooking can be an art with multiple styles. It can also be sacred, prepared from the heart and soul. Critics, role up your sleeves and put your time in. You will be equally judged. Cooking should...

Pressure cookers are as durable as Sherman Tanks. But even though the pressure cooker unit itself is virtually indestructible, there are parts on a pressure cooker that do eventually require...

Knowing how to preserve your meat can make preparing meals a lot easier and result in less time spent at the grocery store. Mankind has been finding creative ways to preserve meat for centuries...

Many state fairs hold a culinary competition known as the State Fair Cooking Competition. The contests are open to anyone who wants to share their culinary techniques. If you have a passion to...

Although it is not a popular main course, squirrel can taste great if it is prepared and cooked correctly. The squirrel's age, size and method of preparation will influence whether you enjoy the...