Cooking Basics

Salmonella can be a very deadly bacteria that lives not only on, but in, some of our favorite foods. Tomatoes, leafy greens and chicken are just some of the many foods that can carry this...

Water or sauces that boil over can leave a sticky mess on your electric range. If you don't quickly notice what has happened, the mess will burn, filling your home with the odor and potentially...

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,...

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...

Even though duck eggs are a lot less common than their chicken counterparts, they are quite easy to prepare. The duck egg yokes are fattier than chicken eggs, and their whites contain more...

Beef tongue is an overlooked and underused part of the cow. The tongue is a tough, fiberous muscle that is naturally low in fat due to its constant movement. When prepared correctly, cow tongue...

Using a crock pot can save you money on groceries. Foods you can cook in a crock pot can be inexpensive if you shop right.

Charcoal is the impure carbon residue left after water and gasses have been removed from organic materials like bone, sugar cane, or most commonly, wood. Charcoal is used in a wide variety of...

If you are an avid gardener, or even just an amateur, chances are you have had more tomatoes than you knew what to do with, at one time or another! I have discovered the easiest way to preserve...

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...

Boiled eggs are delicious whether you eat them on a Caesar salad or on toast. All you need to boil an egg without breaking it is a little patience and some finesse.

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...

One staple of the dinner table is mashed potatoes. My family thinks there is nothing to eat if we don't have potatoes on the table, preferably mashed potatoes! There are many types of potatoes,...

If you suffer from arthritis, cooking can be extremely difficult. Tasks such as chopping vegetables, lifting heavy pans, hand mixing and even standing for long periods of time are all challenges...

Simple steps on how to cook rice on the stove

Hard-boiled eggs are a great food. They're healthier than fried eggs, and you can throw away the yolk and just eat the white for a low-cholesterol snack. They are also good for a quick breakfast...

A dinner pot roast is a great meal any time, though it makes delicious way to soothe a stressful day or relax during dreary weather. There are many variations of pot roast, some including various...

Navy beans are easy to prepare and provide an incredible source of both protein and fiber. A perfect food for helping to prevent high blood pressure, they contain nutrients such as folate, copper,...

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...

Boiling a chicken is almost as easy as boiling water. When you finish, you will have delicious chicken and nutritious chicken broth. Working with raw meat can intimidate some people but follow...

Simple pot pie recipe that was passed down in my family

You have all the ingredients for the big dinner---the bread, the sides, the wine, the desserts and the turkey. You got the turkey on sale and it is thawed and ready for frying. How long you fry...

Improperly boiled eggs, particularly overcooked eggs, can be difficult and irritating to peel. The method below, if followed exactly, will give you easy to peel hard boiled eggs every time. ...

Smoked salmon is delicious. Whether you catch your own salmon or buy salmon fillets, you can enjoy smoked salmon in a variety of ways. It tastes great with cream cheese, in salads, as a sushi...

Whether you are peeling a peach for your family or peeling lots of peaches for canning, this is a sure way to make quick and easy work of it.

This may be another odd sounding, Georgia recipe. It is amazingly different than most anything you've tried. Yeah we use a lot of peaches here we are the Peach State after all. don't let the name...

Great for a cold day, my son loves chicken and dumplings. I think this is a great family meal or could be made to share while entertaining. Very popular dish here in the South, everyone has their...

You roasted a great chicken and they ate the whole thing! Don't throw it out, throw it in a pot and make chicken stock out of it.

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...

Have you noticed how expensive canned beans have become? How would you like to save money by buying dry beans at 1/3 the price of canned beans? I buy 1 pound bags of dry beans for less than a...

This method works well for me. The eggs are always cooked through, but never overcooked.

Cooking in a clay baker is probably as old as cooking itself. Whether you call it a clay baker or clay cooker, it is possible to impart a delicious unique flavor to chicken, beef, fish, and even...

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

Maybe you have a special Birthday or Anniversary coming up in your family or maybe, you just want to cook an extra special dinner for family and friends. Boiled Lobster is a New England tradition...

Artichokes are easy to prepare and are a delicious and nutritious choice for your family's dinner table. Cooking artichokes is something everyone should learn to do because this vegetable is a...

A homemade pot roast is the very definition of comfort food. Tender, savory and delicious, this dish is a perennial favorite. It is also relatively easy to make; once you choose your cuts of meat...

Wild grapes or bullaces don't make every year, but when they do, with this recipe you can make tasty apple butter and a fine jelly as well. Making this recipe is pretty much a whole day affair...

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 will show you how to make a great main dish. I tried this myself and it was great. It doesn't take much and the family will love it. Simple around the house ingrediants. And you can...

Have you ever found yourself staring into the refrigerator wishing there was something to eat? How about having cereal for dinner because you didn't want to cook? Here are a few tips that will...

You've had a long day at the office. The last thing you feel like doing is cooking, but the kids are hungry. Have no fear! There are plenty of easy midweek meal ideas. Here are a few ideas.

Green beans are a delicious vegetable and are very versatile. They make great side dishes and can be served alongside fish, chicken, beef and pork. When preparing green beans, trim off both ends...

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...

How many times do you try to cook a pasta based meal and turn your back and the noodles stick to the bottom of the pan or each other?

There are many different types of rice and therefore many different ways to cook them. In this post you will learn how to cook medium grain rice. This technique is a little different then cooking...

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,...

Do you find yourself craving a nice bean dish, but think twice about it because of the ... well, to put it nicely, the "repercussions"? This recipe will allow you to enjoy your favorite...

If followed, this method will produce perfect hard boiled eggs without that dark ring around the yolk which means you have overcooked the eggs.

A perfect boiled egg everytime. Place your eggs in a pot of water on the stove. Depending on how many eggs you cook add 3minutes to the time. Cook the eggs for about 15 -20 minutes. After your...