Cooking Basics

After you've cooked bacon, you may have noticed that the frying pan is full of boiling hot, liquid bacon grease. Bacon grease can be used as an ingredient when cooking dishes such as green beans....

In the United States, food preparation measurements are expressed in terms of volume: teaspoons, cups, quarts and so forth. But at times you may want to convert volume measurements to weight...

Often, recipes call for a certain amount of cooked chicken. Wouldn't it be nice to just pull a bag of cooked chicken out of your freezer and thaw it quickly? Have you ever found a super deal on...

Cornbread makes a great addition to any dinner. With a serving of cornbread in the picture, it is out with the sliced light bread and in with a burst of thick, sweet, mouth-watering piece of...

Coca-Cola has been known as America's favorite soft drink since it first appeared in 1955. Coke has a reputation for its other uses such as a cleaning agent for removing battery acid from...

I am going to tell you how to make no-bake cookies. thes cookies require no baking.

Tired of eating Pop-Tarts and Gummi Bears when you are camping or hiking? How about packing all of those filled water bottles up the mountain? Food and water should be part of the outdoor...

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...

In general, measuring techniques for solid and liquid food ingredients are relatively straightforward, and completely separate. Most kitchens have different equipment for measuring different...

This candy recipe is truly a sweet tooth dream come true. Really quick and easy to make, get the kids involved they can help too. Trust me the kids will like forming the balls for you and then...

If you are like most backyard gardeners at the end of the growing season you still have a lot of vegetables. You have already canned and frozen as much as you need. Also, your friends and...

How to make chocolate chunk cookies.

This is a great recipe filled with veggie. This soup can be the meal when served with your favorite bread. My kids even like this. I just decided to make a cream soup one day and added everything...

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...

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.

For some, cooking is a chore, and others seem to love it. There are some things about the kitchen and cooking that are basic and everyone needs to know them regardless of the amount of cooking...

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...

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...

Here is another 3rd generation Spanish rice recipe. My mom would kill me if she knew I was giving it up, but it is so good and people rave how good it is .I feel I must share it with everyone that...

Cilantro is an herb people either love, or love to hate. It has a strong, somewhat peppery flavor and is traditionally used in Mexican or East Indian dishes. Cilantro is a good source of iron,...

If you run out of brown sugar, don't fret. You can make your own or find a suitable alternative right in your cupboard.

Light cream is one of the many of cream produced by milk. Many people do not keep light cream in their kitchen and need a substitute when cooking. When a substitute is needed, the recipe should...

You just got back from your fabulous Hawaii vacation and are wanting to recreate some of the fun meals that you tried while you were there...try making your own homemade coconut syrup to put on...

If you find yourself in the middle of preparing a meal and find you need buttermilk and do not have any on hand, no need to panic. Whether making buttermilk pancakes, buttermilk biscuits or any...

Tapioca is not an everyday cooking staple; thus, the thought of cooking with tapioca pearls can be initially daunting. However, tapioca is a wonderful food item that even the most finicky person...

Rolled beef can be cooked with several different recipes. Once you learn the basic cooking method, you can use your imagination to create different fillings. One of the most tender cuts of beef to...

Hake is a mild-flavored white fish native to colder northern seas. Hake is related to cod and whiting and is similar to them in texture and taste. Because hake is a mild fish, it serves as a good...

Cooking dried split peas is simple. The peas have one of the shortest cooking times of all legumes. Once you get the hang of it, you will be cooking a variety of split pea soups in no time.

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...

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...

Tomato juice is a versatile beverage. It can be enjoyed by the glass, served ice cold. Tomato juice can be spiced up to make a Bloody Mary, the popular brunch cocktail or served as an...

There are times when you will have to first dissolve salt in water before proceeding with an experiment. This is not difficult too do, but you will need to look carefully at the water to be sure...

Take the guesswork out of your recipes by measuring all ingredients correctly! There are special techniques to measuring different ingredients correctly. Here are a few tips to help you!

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...

Do you hate going out for fast food? Money is to hard to come by so make your ckicken nuggets at home and save your money.

Dull knife got you down? Sharpen it with what's in your kitchen! Have you ever gone over to a new girlfriend's house, or just a friend's house, to cook dinner for or with them, only to find out...

This lasagna has become a holiday tradition at our house. Of course any day is a great day for lasagna. Prep time for this recipe is about an hour not including baking time. Served with green...

Brown rice is a grain that is rich in flavor. You have a lot of people that love brown rice, but only a handful of people know how to cook it. Here is some tips on how to cook brown rice.

Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned one, at one time or another you will run out of something in the kitchen when time does not permit you to run to the store to buy more. Don't throw the...

Ham is the centerpiece for many holiday gatherings from Easter to Christmas. But cooking your first ham can seem like a daunting task. There are a number of choices available when selecting a...

If you are like most people you do not keep buttermilk on hand in your fridge. If you did it would just go to waste because you wouldn’t use it all. So what do you do when you are cooking or...

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!

These will turn sharing people stingy. You won't be able to hide them though. When the aroma of cinnamon and maple syrup starts floating around the house, a once empty kitchen will be filled with...

Yes, it is suppose to be very simple to cook some plain white rice, but here goes the basic instructions for those of you who don't know them.

Have you ever wanted to make something only to find that you don't have the crucial ingredient? The following is a list of a few common substitutions. (Or maybe not so common!)

With life changes comes the need to downsize our homes, cars, and eating habits. As our children leave for college, marriage and homes of their own, and even the lost of a spouse, we are...

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. ...

Here's a recipe so you can make your very own pop tarts at home.

A nice change from traditional baked beans. This recipe for Hamburger Bean Bake makes a large amount and is perfect for parties and barbeques.