Cooking Basics

Quinoa is a grain like seed that goes very well in many vegan or vegetarian dishes. It is one of the most nutrient & protein dense grains out there and a great additional to any aspiring...

Home canning is a great way to preserve your favorite sauces, spreads, pickles and fillings. They can make great gifts to others, or can be saved for use in the future for yourself. Either way,...

Bread bakers often add vital wheat gluten to bread dough to enhance the dough and improve the baked results of bread. Vital wheat gluten is especially beneficial when you add it to breads that...

Since the invention of the microwave oven, an entire generation has grown up without learning many of the most basic techniques of stove top cooking. Even rice comes in freezer bags that you just...

Charcoal grills are one of the most flavorful ways to prepare a meal. Not all charcoal grills are created equal. Make sure the grill you choose has all the features that make it a quality purchase.

Lump charcoal burns hotter and cleaner than standard briquettes, which are often made with charcoal dust, sawdust and other binders and chemicals. Making your own charcoal is also handy if you...

Have you ever had a pot of boiling spaghetti boil over? Or had spaghetti stick together in a sticky mess? Or better yet, not made enough spaghetti and ran out? It is easy to make spaghetti...

Cooking oil clogs pipes--both in septic systems and in the human body (in the form of cholesterol buildup in arteries). For this reason, healthy eaters often prefer to bake foods instead of frying...

Have a new charcoal grill and not sure how to simply light it. Getting the coals going can be tricky but with this technique I hope you too can become an expert in lighting a charcoal barbecue....

Given modern salmonella warnings, many people don't like to eat runny eggs these days. If you've stopped eating runny eggs, but still want to have a nice sunny side up egg, here are some...

Troubleshooting your Tupperware containers is quick and easy. It only takes a few seconds to check for problems. When you finish you will know if you need to replace the container.

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...

If you are in a hurry and need your water to boil quickly, try these few tricks that I find work well.

Rice goes with almost anything you can think of cooking, but only if it is cooked properly. Sure, you can use a steamer or a store bought rice cooker, but it is easier and cheaper to cook rice...

To add a little variety to your recipes, try substituting Basmati Rice for regular rice. Grown in Pakistan and India and a staple for many Asian dishes, this long grain rice will add texture,...

The objective of the perfect sunnyside-up egg is, to put it bluntly, no snot. Correct? Restaurants fail miserably at achieving this objective. Some idiot somewhere was convinced by some other...

You will learn the easiest way to make a perfect hard boiled egg without much effort.

Everyone says their steamed rice recipe is easy. Mine isn't just easy, it is idiot-proof. It works every time and requires no thought, judgment, stirring, or checking. Just follow these steps...

Dutch Oven cooking brings your kitchen to the outdoors and brings a taste and quality to the food that enhances the outdoor cooking experience. Friends and neighbors will be amazed at the taste,...

Are you newly married and can't stand your mushy water-clogged rice? Or are you older and have put up with slightly crunchy rice for years? Well, it turns out you actually don't need a rice cooker...

Canning-jar lids are made in two parts, the lid and the ring. The purpose of the ring is to hold the lid in place during the canning and sealing process. The inside rim of the lid is coated with...

Boiling an egg is a basic technique everybody needs to learn. It is fast and it leads the way to kitchen know-how and self-sufficiency.

Grilling outdoors is a popular method of cooking during the warm weather months of the year. Weber manufactures many popular grills, and the charcoal grills that Weber makes are relatively easy to...

Stove-top popcorn is a great treat, but adding sugar can make it even better. I love this snack in the fall and winter because it is a sweet delight that will warm you up on a cold day.

Hi Everyone. I am a white rice eater and practically ate and cooked rice all my life. So as much as I can, I pick the best white rice possible for my meals. A good jasmine rice is my best choice....

There is nothing that can compare to stove-top popcorn. It's so tasty, inexpensive, and the perfect movie snack. I love to make it with extra-virgin olive oil for a heart-healthy twist. The next...

A lot of times, when hard boiling an egg, it either gets too done or not done enough. Want a super easy way to hard boil an egg and get it perfect - not runny and not over done? Follow these...

This simple method will give you perfectly boiled eggs. (No more green rings around the yolk!) These eggs will be chilled and easily peeled in under an hour. You'll never have to plan ahead for...

Steaming rice is a healthy way to cook rice. Steam cooking retains 50 percent more nutrients. By using the E-Wave Three-Tier Food Steamer, it does not remove the nutrients that some rices carry....

Eggs are a good source of nutrition and healthier when not fried in a lot of excess fat. This is a great way to cook eggs, and is very handy to know around the Easter Holiday!!

A pressure cooker is a specialty cooking pot that allows you to cook a meal in a fraction of the time it takes on the stovetop or in the oven. Pressure cookers are simple to operate and can take...

Cooking the perfect pot of rice is often something that eludes many home cooks. The rice can end up burnt, undercooked or soggy. However, with the right ingredients and the right cooking...

Never have under- or over-cooked rice again. This fail-proof recipe is easy, fast and good!

Rice has been a staple in many households. It is an easy and inexpensive way to feed many. This article will tell you exactly how to make the perfect rice every time. No more mushy rice! Good...

Some people say cooking rice is an art! I say it is scientifically mathematical! What every it is you call it, I can help you get perfect long-grain white rice, every single time! & yes, the...

Those of us who live in areas which regularly receive ice storms or snow storms know what a hassle it is when the power goes out--and sometimes it can be out for several days. Here's how you might...

The question of how to make rice comes up more often that you would think. It seems like such a simple food but many people have trouble cooking it. Follow these simple instructions and you will...

Have you ever tried to open a jar or bottle and it seemed to be almost impossible? Here are some tips that may help.

Ever need that jar open to finish cooking breakfast, lunch, or dinner? Here a few tips that might help the next time your in a jam.

Don't know how much rice you have? Not sure how much water to use with an odd amount of rice? Here is an easy, reliable way to cook rice, no matter how much you have.

If you have a lovely little Japanese microwave rice cooker you know that the instructions written on it are in Japanese. Here's the English instructions on how to use it!

Ever wonder what homemade butter tastes like? Wonder no more! It's easy and fun to make...a great afternoon project for the kids. Plus you can experiment with it and make 'gourmet' butter to...

Making popcorn from scratch is becoming a thing of the past as the microwave option has dominated the preferred way to cook up this classic treat. With a few tips to keep in mind there is no...

Here's how to unscrew the lid off a stubborn jar.

Stuck jar lids are truly a curse of humanity! Indeed, how much effort have people put into opening these little devilish containers! Fortunately, there is a trick which can help you to avoid...

If you don't like hard boiled eggs because they smell like sulfur, then you are definitely not making them right. Try making them this way and you will LOVE them!

Here's how I make fluffy, perfect white rice that isn't a sticky mess.

Whether you're on a road trip or just heading to a friend's barbecue, an ice-cold cooler equals refreshing drinks and food that's safe to eat. But in the heat of summer, even ice chests can have a...

Opening jars with out effort

Using a slow cooker can save time, energy, and money. But how do you get your favorite recipes cooked in a slow cooker. Easy just follow a few tips below and you will be on your way.