Cooking Basics

Homemade, oven-baked cookies make a quick and satisfying dessert or snack. Electric ovens provide dry, uniform heat ideal for turning out evenly baked, golden brown cookies. Cookie-baking basics...

A protein-rich diet can lead to strong muscles and higher energy levels. It is fairly simple to prepare foods that are rich in protein. While some foods that contain protein, like nuts, can be...

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...

Convection ovens are equipped with a fan which circulates heated air throughout the oven. This feature allows the oven to shorten the cooking or baking time by as much as 30 percent. Some...

Hazelnuts are "sweet, rich, grape-size nuts" that "are used chopped, ground and whole" in a variety of recipes from snacks to sides and appetizers to desserts. However, the "best flavor is...

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.

Silicone Bakeware is the newest innovation in the world of baking. Silicone bakeware has multiple advantages over regular baking pans. These advantages should be considered when thinking about...

If you are tired of fried foods, you will love some baked chicken and plantains. If you have never had plantains, this will be a real treat.

Anyone can learn basic cooking strategies, even "dummies," and then combine a few simple techniques to make a plethora of culinary delights. If you don't know your way around a kitchen, don't be...

How to Broil? Lots of people have asked this question and I will try my best to explain how to broil. You may want to know how to broil steak, how to broil chicken or how to broil other things....

An easy recipe for making pumpkin puree. Great for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and fall!

Corn oil is produced by extraction from corn germ. It has very little cholesterol and is high in polyunsaturated fat, which is considered by the American Heart Association to be a "good fat" that...

How to make chocolate chunk cookies.

Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe along with many others located under my avatar were first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass...

Roasted garlic has a soft and buttery texture with a milder taste than sautéed garlic. Roasting garlic can be easy and it is an inexpensive way to enhance the taste of your food. ...

Removing skin from a salmon fillet doesn't have to be a chore - here's an easy tip for removing the skin from salmon without any hassle.

Making pizza at home can save a lot of money, but sometimes certain aspects can be tricky. Home-baked pizza can have a soggy crust or a crust that resembles a landscape paver...not so good. A few...

I was low on food the other night and was desperate for something tasty to make as a side for my family. I had a few baking potatoes and garlic in my pantry. I always keep olive oil and kosher...

Don't throw out those soft, over-ripe bananas. You might not want to look, peel and actually eat them, but if they aren't too far gone, you can turn them into a wonderful, easy to make...

Turbinado sugar is unrefined sugar made from sugar cane. It is made by evaporating sugar cane juice and then the crystals are slightly rinsed or steamed to remove any contaminants. Turbinado...

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...

Cocoa beans are the fruit of the cacao tree and the source of all the tasty chocolate products you know and love. The ancient Olmecs and Mayans are responsible for first cultivating this tree and...

Cream of tartar is a staple in a well-equipped kitchen pantry. Jars of cream of tartar can typically be purchased in the spice section of the grocery store. The substance is used in recipes to...

Ever wonder how some people can throw something in the oven and come out with pastries, breads, cakes and more while you try your best and make mush? Baking is not just science, it's an art form....

A drizzle of white "chocolate" adds a pastry-shop touch to cookies, brownies, cakes, fudge, and truffles. Place 1/2 cup NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Premier White Morsels or 2 bars (2 ounces each)...

Cocoa has been used by people in Central America for thousands of years. It was cultivated for use in beverages by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, and introduced to Europeans in the 16th century....

With the growing increase of the cost of food in the last few years i took it upon myself to go through some old family recipes and i came across something i thought all you bakers might find...

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...

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.

Eggs are simple and very versatile. Starting our days with fried, scrambled, or in omelets. They are good for all kinds of baking and making sauces.

Crispy bacon is one of life's guilty pleasures, but it does come at the cost of a messy, grease splattered clean up when cooked in a traditional frying pan. However, crispy bacon cooked in the...

Video cooking tutorials are a great way to learn to cook and have become very popular. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned chef, visual aids just add a little "extra" to the...

Make a batch of pecan butter as an alternative spread to the typical peanut butter. Pecan butter is a delicious snack with health benefits like antioxidants and hearth-healthy unsaturated fat....

Many kitchen sink drains run slow and smell bad. It's the buildup of foods and grease that slow your kitchen sink drain and cause that bad odor. It's easy to keep your kitchen sink drain running...

This quick guide is a simple way to substitute ingredients while cooking. Ever run out butter, whole milk or cake flour? No need to worry or start all over that holiday meal can be saved in a pinch!

How do you know which oil is best for cooking and baking? Here are some tips to help you.

Crackers are yummy, but when they get to much moisture in them they are not so tasty. Here is how to crisp a cracker.

After many years of cooking, I have found that the most frustrating part is getting halfway through, and realize that not only do you lack an ingredient in the kitchen, but your...

Lots of recipes for cookies and breads call for sour milk. Originally, these recipes may have used milk that had been left sitting out. But nowadays, there is a better way to get sour milk. ...

Apples have numerous health benefits; They contain pectin, a natural soluble fiber that aids digestion and may help reduce cancer and heart disease. Pection also cuts down on the amount of fat...

Many fishermen have tried various cleaning agents and supplies to remove the fish smell from portable coolers as well as from the inside of boats. Unfortunately the stench often embeds itself into...

This is a simple bar recipe using pantry ingredients that are stirred together in one bowl. Cut into squares for serving.

National French Fries Day is July 13th and French Fries happen to be my favorite food! Even if French Fries aren't known for being very healthy, you should use today as an excuse to enjoy them...

Egg substitutes allow weight or health-conscious individuals to consume eggs without the fat or cholesterol found in fresh whole eggs. This popular breakfast food attracts even bakers dedicated to...

When you think of cake, a recipe with carrots seems unusual, however, carrot cake is a wonderful desert to serve and easy to prepare.The modern carrot cake originally descended from the medieval...

How do I convert a recipe to work in high altitudes?

It is breakfast time and you want to fix something a little different. Buttermilk biscuits complement everything from an omelet to bacon and gravy. They also can stand alone as a breakfast meal...

Have you seen the price of order out pizzas lately? Phew! Try this simple way to dress up just about any frozen pizza and see how much better it can be than a delivered pizza! Not only better...

An easy and delicious way to prepare eggs. Simple enough for even the beginning cook. The recipe is for one serving of 2 eggs. Use mutiple containers for more servings rather than using a larger...

This is a wonderful flourless cake recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It is 100% gluten free and perfect for those who suffer from celiac disease.