Cooking Basics

Baked Accordian potatoes make a nice presentation. Just a little something different to do with the potato. Works well with all kinds of potatoes. The blue, red, yellow or white. You can even vary...

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...

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'...

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...

Dress up your plain old Macaroni & Cheese! This recipe is a new twist to an all-time family favorite, easy to prepare and cost effective too - only 3 ingredients. Macaroni & Cheese is a...

Maybe you're a college student living in the dormitories. Maybe you're stuck in a position where your stove is broken. Making food with a hair dryer is a simple but time consuming alternative to...

Lasagna is an old dish that gets its origins from the great kitchens of Italy. Not only can lasagna make an extremely delicious meal it can also provide a number of important nutrients needed to...

The ultimate gourmet burger is easy to make and takes little preparation. Here are some easy steps to take you through the process.

Aged nut cheese is a vegan alternative to cheese and is often used as a spread. Cashews are the most common nut used to make aged nut cheese, but some recipes use pine nuts, almonds and...

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...

Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious Italian vegetarian dish. This is a great recipe to make for either a special occasion or for a tasty vegetarian meal. Once you have the few items required to...

Cottage cheese containers are perfect to not only store cottage cheese, but other food products as well. Cottage cheese actually lasts longer when you keep the container stored upside down. This...

Is baked ziti something that you always wanted to make but just didn't know how to? Well here's a quick guide to show you how to make a great baked ziti dish. Let's get started..........

Dinner time and out of ideas? Maybe your running late and need an idea for a quick meal. Learn how to make Southern Style Macaroni Goulash in less than 10 minutes.

Whether you live on a farm and milk dairy goats or if you simply love goat milk from the store, making goat milk cheese can be a satisfying way to use your leftovers, and mozzarella is one of the...

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...

It's great to buy a block of cheese, especially when it's at a reasonable cost. But how do you keep that block of delicious dairy from getting hard and growing mold? The hint that I provide will...

Simple and easy macaroni and cheese recipe that will knock your socks off.

Ever think that just some mac and cheese for lunch or dinner will not fill up your kids and or your self. Well in this you will find out that adding a little something to the pot will make your...

How to make great Enchiladas that are simple and easy to make. This is one of my moms recipes and it is quite simple and tasty when completed.

You'll learn how to make some delicious potato quesadillas. It is one of the easiest dishes to make whenenver unexpected quess arrive. Provided that you have all the ingredients at your disposal,...

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...

These are the real thing no boxes of flakes just pure simple Smashed Taters Georgia Style. You can serve these as is or add any number of your favorites to them such as bacon bits, peas, green...

Are you looking for an easy recipe to make with your child that they will love? Most kids love mac and cheese so try this simple recipe that is better than anything in a box.

We like steak in our household. I confess we are carnivores. Now, mind you we don't eat it all of the time and each of us has a steak preference whether it be rib eye, t-bone or strip. The next...

Make entertaining with your family and friends even more fun with games in your kitchen! Below are rules for three very different games to play in your kitchen: The Amazing Race, The Kitchen...

MMMM!!! scrambled eggs, cheese and ham. This is a quick and easy breakfast that is good enough to eat all day. You can vary the amounts of eggs, ham and cheese to taste. Add more ingredients to...

I know there are 101 different recipes for yellow squash casserole, but trust me this one is really different. Also, good. If you are like me and have a vegetable garden you probably have loads of...

Making Mac & Cheese is simple with very few ingredients! I think you will find its very easy and quick to make and for the entire family to enjoy!!

Cooking games are, not surprisingly, simple video games that involve cooking and some sort of game-playing. They can be played on a variety of websites and there are hundreds of them teaching...

Fried chicken is a favorite of many people. I love to make this recipe and my family often requests that I make it for dinner. I like to use boneless, skinless chicken, but you can use any chicken...

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...

Ham is a versatile pork product, marrying well with sweet and spicy companions. Serve it at any time of day as a main course or in a side dish with numerous ingredients. After initial cooking, eat...

Grilled cheese sandwiches can be quick and easy to make, while still having a great flavor.

Want to make that excellent pizza but don't know how to top it? It should be easy, really, but that's not often the case since topping a pizza involves spacial procedures and recognition. But...

The basics of Mac N Cheese without having to read the box.

It seems that every child goes through an "I don't like it" phase at least once. Picky eaters are enough to send busy parents racing for the nearest drive-through with a speed that would astound...

Smoked fish can be overpowering in a dish. This means that one must carefully choose the recipe in which it is used. It shouldn't contain any other strong flavors, but should merely underline and...

Drying cheese is useful to preserve the dairy product while creating special ingredients necessary for recipes such as chicken parmesan. The trick to successful cheese drying is low temperature...

Kids are picky eaters. You can't just put some old boring food in front of them and expect them to scoff it down. No sir! Kids need fun, variety and color in their food. When I say color, I mean...

Sheep have been domesticated for thousands of years for the use of their meat and for their milk to drink and make cheese. Sheep's milk can be made into many varieties of cheese, from soft to hard...

With its ability to withstand high temperatures without melting, halloumi cheese is the perfect addition to many high-temperature dishes. In fact, it can often be grilled or even fried on its...

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.

Lasagna is one of my all time favorites and it's best when there is plenty of meat in it. Take a look at this easy recipe that your whole family will love.

You will learn how to make Authentic Green Enchiladas with sauce to go on top of them. Delicious

Powdered cheese can be used to flavor popcorn, to make cheesy bread or it can be added to soups and pastas. Some powdered cheese products sold in stores contain chemicals and additives. By making...

Cheese burgers are an all time favorite for many people, especially during the summer when it's BBQ time. The only problem is that they can be very fattening. So how do you make a more healthy...

If you ever get tired of your same old meatloaf recipe, give this one a try. this can be a regular dinner idea or you can save it for special occasions. Everyone seems to love it!

In these tough economic times, we all need to tighten our budget. When I go to the grocery store, I always start at the meat counter. I find meats on sale, and then I plan my week’s meals around...