Cooking Basics

KitchenAid makes a variety of kitchen appliances, such as slow cookers, toasters, waffle bakers, microwave ovens, refrigerators and more. But it's the KitchenAid stand mixer that serves as the...

Make your own butter at home with a Bosch Universal kitchen machine. Be prepared though--do not expect the butter to have the same yellow hue or salty flavor as the sticks you will find in the...

A recipe will sometimes call for egg whites or egg yolks only. There are a few ways to separate the egg from the yolk.

Here are some helpful hints for cream that will not whip.

If your hungry for French toast but don't have enough money to buy it you can make it easily. It tastes the same or even Better. I made this recipe all by my self.

Are you a grape lover? Do you revel in finding spectacular green, red or purple grapes on sale at the grocery, envisioning the pleasure you will have eating them later? You are in good company...

Learning how to crack an egg with one hand is both efficient, and impressive. I can teach you how to do it, with a simple maneuver of your fingers. Let’s begin.

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...

Nancy Johnson receives credit for inventing the first ice cream maker in 1847. Her hand-cranked model remained popular for decades. Ice cream makers have changed how ice cream is made. Hand-crank...

It might be difficult to find a better snack than a big bowl of air-popped popcorn. Not only is air-popped popcorn especially light and fluffy, but it also tastes delicious and is naturally...

Venison, or deer meat, is a widely eaten alternative meat in many homes today. During deer season, many hunters will slaughter, clean and prepare venison to be stored for future use during the...

This is an easy enchilada casserole dish that is extremely delicious. Total bake and preparation time is about an hour with most of that time being spent waiting in ease. So sit back and maybe...

Fresh vegetables can be expensive and when they begin to wilt it only makes sense to try and save them. Crisping wilted vegetables is a simple process that will save money and help you make...

Do you want to try to make sweet butter? Do you wish to improve the flavors of your cooking? do you want fresh buttered toast or biscuits? Fresh butter will change the way you cook and will...

Yummy Spaghetti and Meatballs... here is a good outline to follow while cooking them...

Many, many recipes call for browned ground beef, and even though it is pretty easy to prepare by browning it in a skillet on your stove top, here is an even easier way to complete the task. This...

For summer fruit deserts, or for refreshments at any time of year, fresh, real whipped cream is simply yards above any fake whipped topping in a can or tub. All it takes is a few fresh ingredients...

The microwave oven has become notorious for making cooking faster and more convenient. The days of watching a pot on the stove are over for most basic cooking needs, and the same goes for boiling...

There are two main parts to the rice cooker: the rice bowl and the heating element. The rice bowl is usually made of aluminum, copper or metal because it conducts heat very fast. The heating...

Caring for a classic wooden salad bowl is easy, but it does require a few basic supplies and a bit of time and attention. It is critical that anything you apply to your salad bowls be food safe;...

Pasta is a food that everyone loves, but most diets forbid it. As long as it is eaten in moderation, pasta is a nutritious food that can be made at home with wheat in order to be low in...

Did you ever wake up and wanted chicken for dinner. But you know if you put the chicken into the microwave you will destroy the chicken. All you have to do is take a large bowl add cold water and...

Ever wanted to make some oatmeal, but maybe you forgot, or lost, the directions? Perhaps you are making fresh, home-made oatmeal, but have to cook the oatmeal through a microwave? Well, the...

If your one of those people who stores their eggs in the fridge by taking them out of their original egg carton you may sometimes forget when you purchased them or just how old they are. While...

Homemade whipped cream tastes like heaven and it’s so easy to make why bother with a can? Bake a fresh, spongy angel food cake and whip up some flavor Grandma would be proud of with the simple...

You will learn how to make any kind of southern fried food that will make any mans tummy full. You can use this how to article to fry not just vegetables but meat as well. I learned how to do this...

Homemade mashed potatoes are easy to make, and much better than the kind you buy in a box. Those are just gross. Make your own, and your family will appreciate it. Here's how to make your own...

Who doesn't love to eat Ramen noodles? At a quarter a bowl, how can you lose? Sometimes you can even find cases of them on sale, making the price per package ridiculously low; something like ten...

Whether you're a college student or a kid, sometimes it's the things that seem most obvious to everyone else that are tough. Here's an easy guide on how to crack an egg.

Ever have problems getting the yellow yolk part of the egg in your egg whites that you needed for your recipe? Some people use only the clear egg whites of the egg because of the cholesterol. ...

Afghan chicken is a good source of dairy, and has garlic that is always good for you! Also, it breaks up the monotony of eating the same old thing every day! Great for company or family dinners!...

Peeled potatoes will quickly turn brown if not cooked immediately or stored properly for future use. Sometimes it is necessary to peel potatoes a day or two ahead of when they are needed,...

Cooking rice on the stove can be messy and time consuming. Here are simple, easy instructions on cooking rice in the microwave.

Here's how to quickly perform the most basic cooking task of all time: cooking ramen in the microwave.

When you are hungry for your favorite flavored noodles in a bag, the microwave is your best friend. It takes less time than on the stove top and creates less dishes to clean.

You want to make cookies, but you have idea how long those eggs have been sitting in the back of your fridge. Don't throw them away yet! It's easy to tell if an egg has gone bad or not.

How long has that lone egg been sitting in the back of the fridge? Do you dare crack it open? If it's rotten you risk putrefying the air in your kitchen, but is there any way to tell if that egg...

How do you tell if your eggs are still fresh without cracking them open? Here is an easy way to tell if your eggs are still fresh!

A simple test to tell whether the eggs in your fridge have gone bad

This is the traditional method to see if an egg is good.

Are the eggs still good? One of the age old questions ... well maybe:) Here is a good way to find out if your egg is good or bad. Works on fresh eggs from your own back yard chickens or eggs from...

A good dark roux is the basis of most Cajun cooking. You can make a wonderful roux in the microwave without the tedious steps of constantly stirring a pot or tending the stove.

This is a fried shrimp, cook it until it is crispy and golden brown.

Flan, a popular dessert served in Latin countries, originates from custard, an ancient dish dating back to the Middle Ages. Egg yolk is one of the most important ingredients in these recipes, and...

Whipped butter has many culinary uses, including being a popular ingredient in baked goods. Its easy spreadability makes it ideal in food recipes that require cooking and those that don't....

When melting chocolate there are a few simple tips that makes melting chocolate easier- Like when melting chocolate in a bowl by sitting it on top of a pot on the stove top. never let the water...

Creaming butter is often one of the first steps in correctly preparing a light and fluffy dessert. Cream butter using simple techniques, common kitchen utensils and accessible home appliances to...

Although many kitchen supply stores sell handy double boiler pots for a tasty profit, it’s just as easy--not to mention space saving--to make your own double boiler from everyday kitchen items. ...

This can food can only go in the stove or a microwave. Make sure you empty the whole can into a safe dish bowl, not a plastic metal one. Check on food to see if it is bubbly, steamy, and hot,...

Melted chocolate can be used for making several tasty treats. Dipping fruit or pretzels into melted chocolate creates a yummy dessert. But making sure the chocolate is melted properly is key.