Cooking Basics

Raw peanuts are often referred to as green peanuts. They are peanuts that have not yet been removed from their shells. Peanuts make an excellent snack because they are rich in protein, vitamin E,...

Many people enjoy cooking with peppers and adding the variety of spice levels to food. Whether you're adding peppers or chilies to a main dish or featuring them, as in stuffed bell peppers or...

Styrofoam is an easily molded material used to make a variety of products, including food containers, plates and cups. Although Styrofoam has a different appearance and texture, it is actually a...

In order to cook tuna steaks, they need to be thawed and never frozen. To safely thaw out tuna steaks, there are three acceptable methods to use. As with any raw seafood, avoid cross-contamination...

Do you dislike having to grease and flour cake pans because of the mess the flour makes ? And of course the idea of using spray coating, while convenient just seems wrong and who knows what those...

When converting a microwave recipe for use in a conventional oven, there are several things to take into consideration. Cooking items in a conventional oven takes longer, and requires more cooking...

Having hard time to squeeze lemons or orange for plenty of juice? No more rolling or pressing on a hard surface before squeeze. You can now squeeze lemons or orange easily by follow below steps.

This article will explain how to cook peas or corn in just five minutes.

When living in a motel, eating out all the time can become a problematic expense. It will help you to save money if there is a small kitchenette in your motel room. Otherwise, there are...

This is a great and easy way to make corn on the cob for your family or friends. You cannot tell that it has been microwaved. We usually do this when we need the corn done fast. My kids love it...

Freezing is a great way to store and save meat for later use. When it comes time to use the frozen meat, it is important to defrost the meat effectively to prevent bacteria from growing and make...

You don't have to dread cleaning your microwave. There is a way to easily clean your sponge and your microwave at the same time. Did you ever grab your sponge and ewwwww - funky sponge! Sure...

If your microwave is just sitting there most of the time, you are missing a lot of opportunities to make cooking easier. Your microwave can do a lot more for you than just heating leftovers and...

Dinner time is usually hectic, and you don’t have an hour to prepare dinner. But you can get dinner ready in a jiffy if you know how. What’s more, your meals can be nutritious, delicious, and...

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...

Cooking for one on a budget is really no different than cooking for a family on a budget. The difference occurs after you cook, when you portion and freeze the food for later use. Not only will...

It is the most basic and necessary of all cooking techniques. Yet time and time again you hear the story of how he or she can‘t even boil water. So I am hear to give you the easiest instructions...

This article shows how to make delicious real scrambled eggs using the microwave instead of the stove. Saves much time. Cooking this way has the same affect as if cooking on the stove except there...

The "Potato", the most delicious and easy to do food that could be in our meals every single day. Yes, the potatoes can be done in multiple manners, you can done the potato fry, in slide...

Time and nutrition have become great adversaries over time. It is possible to have a fully nutritional meal every morning in just minutes. Prepared food straight from the refrigerator &...

Making popcorn is like performing magic in the kitchen. Hard, dry kernels of corn quickly change into a delicious, crispy, snowy white treat that smells better than it looks. Popcorn is one of the...

Microwave ovens have revolutionized American food preparation. Follow these few simple rules and your microwaved food will be perfect every time.

Lemons are popular and useful in many different recipes. However they can be expensive, especially in winter. Take a few minutes to ensure that you can get the most of your lemons and get more...

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...

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...

Microwaves use a process called dielectric heating, or RF heating. This method uses electromagnetic radiation, in the form of radio waves, to induce molecular rotation in specific, susceptible...

This is how I taught my daughters to make rice without the fuss. This technique is so easy that when I originally tried to publish it, I was told I had to add additional words to the article. My...

Moving into a college dorm room means that some of the comforts of a conventional home must be given up. It doesn't mean, however, that you have to be pigeonholed into just eating meals at the...

Need directions to cooking a Pop Tart with a microwave? No worries, there is no need for any work at all, just a mocrwave and delicious Pop Tarts!

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...

Making great fried potatoes does not have to take a long time with much effort.

I love potatoes every which way, but especially mashed. This recipe is super delicious and easy and can be halved, doubled and tripled. It's also a great recipe to have the kids help with. Who...

Making a great hollandaise sauce is a mark of a well-trained, highly experienced cook--unless you use the microwave oven to make it fast. There's no need to manage a double boiler over just the...

Ever Had a hard time boiling water? Well Here's A easier way to do things

Okay, so you know how to use a microwave oven. You’re a whiz at microwave cooking. Perhaps your microwave cooking abilities even includes how to microwave a turkey for Thanksgiving that tastes...

Going on a diet requires some heavy shift in your eating habits. Oat meal have proved to be a great way of shedding those extra pounds as it contains heavy fibers which allows excretion of bodily...

The turkey has become synonymous with Thanksgiving. For many, it wouldn't be the same holiday without this tasty fowl. In the company of tradition, it's placed at the center of the table, roasted...

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!

Lemons are often expensive in the store. Here's some tips that will get you more juice out of your lemon.

Tired of having half the kernels in a bag of microwave popcorn not pop? You'll be surprised by the solution!

Steamed vegetables are great for any meal. It can be done on both the stove and in the microwave. Steamed vegetables can also be used for baby food.

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.

Don’t limit your use of the microwave to simply reheating leftovers or nuking expensive prepackaged meals. This often overlooked kitchen appliance is a surprisingly versatile tool for the busy cook.

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.

Many people store bread in the refrigerator or freezer to retard mold and spoilage, but cold bread is hardy appetizing. Find out how to reheat cold bread without drying it out.

The world's oldest known sweetener, honey, is one of the few foods that never goes bad. Edible honey has even been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Honey can become cloudy or grainy, or almost...

Poaching eggs is one of those old tricks that just seems too difficult in today's modern world, but never fear. You can now poach and serve gourmet eggs in a matter of minutes using your...

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.