Cooking Basics

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 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.

This is to show anyone how to make a very delicious casserole.

Holidays are a time to splurge. But wouldn’t it be nice to have a big holiday dinner and not put on weight? It is possible if you make your dinner less fattening by paying more attention to the...

Rice has been a staple in most Asian cuisine for thousands of years. It is native to China, but is now grown all over the world. All varieties of rice require very specific growing conditions in...

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

If given time to sit, fresh milk will split and the cream will rise to the top as it weighs less than the milk. Once separated, the cream is vigorously shaken causing the fat molecules to adhere...

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...

While most butter for family consumption was simply shaped by hand, when farmers' wives sold their butter to city dwellers in ages past, it was usually pressed and printed so that buyers knew...

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...

Butter beans is the southern name for lima beans. They thrive best in full sun; they can survive in the shade but will not be as productive. They usually take 60 to 80 days to reach the point of...

I love cooking but most of all, I love to experiment in the kitchen. I am hoping that you all love this recipe as much as I loved preparing it. I figured that with the uniqueness that it will be...

Here's an easy Bechamel recipe or commonly known as a white sauce. Bechamel is a classic recipe made from a roux (which consists of butter and flour) and cream. You can make wonderful looking and...

Once you've eaten freshly picked mushrooms, you'll discover how superior they are to store-bought mushrooms. They can be prepared a number of easy ways, and used in a variety of dishes. Mushrooms...

Buttermilk is a key ingredient in many baked goods and breakfast foods. While it adds great texture and taste, people do not use buttermilk on a regular basis. Those who do buy buttermilk usually...

Lemon butter sauce is an ideal addition to many foods, including chicken, fish, and shellfish. Famous chefs from Julia Child to Emeril Lagasse have their own variation of this simple sauce. While...

This is a fudge brownie pie recipe. It's easy to make and very delicious and you will eat right up once you have your first bite. It includes ingredients such as butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar,...

Butter often gets a bad rapport. The increased production of margarine and other butter substitutes illustrates the modern population's aversion to the dairy product. However, butter can be good...

Apple crisp does not have to contain a lot of sugar in the ingredients. This recipe is very easy and low fat. With just a few simple ingredients you'll have fresh warm apple crisp in 30 to 40...

Have you ever had a hankerin' for a simple, old fashioned grilled cheese sandwich? You know, one like you can get at Waffle House? A few years ago this author was in Real Estate Advertising. I...

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.

This is a simple recipe to steam mussels. It does not take long and you do not need that many ingredients.

Scrambled eggs are great for breakfast and even for dinner! Kids love them, but the plainer the better for some! Here is a easy, simple and delicious fool proof way of making scrambled eggs for...

Making a butter churn, the old-fashioned way, requires a crock, a butter paddle, and a lid for the crock. It also requires quite a bit of work. Making a butter churn is not difficult and only...

Garlic. It is one the most versatile of herbs. It has been used in everything including ice cream. There is are garlic festivals and it gets more attention everyday for the many uses it has. ...

Have you made a soup that needs to be a little thicker? A rue is the key to doing that, but whil making a rue is often necessary it's also a dreaded process. It's a simple task that is not always...

A tuna melt is a great twist on a regular grilled cheese. It is perfect when you are looking for a different taste. And it is simple! Kids love it because it will change up when they have had in...

Peanut butter, one of the staples of the average American family, has been around for more than a hundred years. Even before that, the Chinese used crushed peanuts in creamy sauces for additional...

Wow, This is another creation of mine. I cant tell you how good this recipe is till you try it yourself. The peppers and the sweet corn compliment each other with the flavor of the fish, and crab....

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...

With the price of groceries continuously going up, many people are growing their own vegetable gardens. My mother has a garden every year and has since I was a child. There is absolutely no...

A children's cooking class opens up a child's creativity and teaches nutrition. You can mix up recipes between different categories, and choose your recipes by the age group and skill of your...

How to make leek chowder. DELICIOUS!!! This is my homemade chowder, I love to cook. I am always making up my own homemade recipes and they are always well liked by my family and friends. They all...

The nice part about cooking for one is that you are almost forced to be economical, just because you will so often have leftovers much too good to throw away. Leftovers mean you have cut your...

It's Thursday night, the night before Payday Friday. The fridge is looking dismal and the cupboards consist of Ramen Noodles, Tomato Soup, Peanut Butter and a can of Baked Beans. We've all been...

Graham Cracker crusts are one of the easiest crusts to make. But this article will show you how to make it even easier.

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...

Butter is surprisingly easy to make your own. Making butter can be a functional activity giving you a product to use with meals and cooking, however, it can also be used as an educational task for...

It is easy not to give any thought to how to measure a cup of something, although in actuality different ingredients require specfic methods of measuring to get a true cup. Not only do you need...

In this tight economy many people are looking for ways to stretch their grocery bill. Butter or margarine is expensive but there are ways to expand it from one pound to two. Evaporated milk, salad...

Razorfish, also known as razor clams, are shellfish that can be found from Australia to the west coast of the United States. They typically live in the muddy and sandy coasts along the ocean....

Cottage cheese is a great source of calcium and protein, but let's face, can be kind of bland. Luckily, there are several ways to spice up plain cottage cheese to make it more bearable.

Peanut butter cookies are my kids favorite. We just made a batch up the other day and Yummmmm did the house smell good.There is nothing like sitting down and eating some cookies to chase away the...

If your in a rush for a great quick dinner, this meal is for you.

Do you love the taste of real butter but hate how it tears the bread when you spread it? With a butter dish and this how to you'll be able to wake up to spreadable fresh tasting butter for your...

This is one of my fav comfort foods! My mom used to make it for us, when we were kids - and now it's one of my favorite quick dishes (and super cheap) to make :) It literally takes about 5...

Are you a busy mom, with children running everywhere? Cookies are a wonderful treat on a rainy day or just for some enjoyment. These cookies are very quick, easy and simple to make. Make these...

Keeping butter in the refrigerator causes it to harden. This makes it difficult to spread the butter when cooking or during meal time. However, butter must be stored in low temperatures to avoid...

Ever have trouble translating measurements for butter? Ever wonder how much is a tablespoon of butter or how much is an ounce? Read on to learn how to Measure butter for cooking recipes .

This is how to make a grilled cheese sandwich from scratch. They are very tasty and good and also are very easy to make. Anybody can make it even someone who doesn't know how to cook and there...