Cooking Basics

Removing the skin off a salmon fillet in preparation for your favorite fish recipe is easy. Please read on to learn how to Remove Skin / Scales off Salmon Fillet for a Great Fish Recipe

Cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday can be tricky if you are watching your waist line. Here are some tips on how to lighten your favorite recipe and not skimp on flavor.

Convection ovens are equipped with a fan which circulates heated air throughout the oven. This feature allows the oven to shorten the cooking or baking time by as much as 30 percent. Some...

It happens all the time. You're almost done with a recipe, and suddenly see that it calls for fresh basil instead of dried, which is all you have on hand. Should you run to the store to buy...

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...

Recipes can receive a patent. However, there are several steps that must be taken to determine whether the recipe is a patentable item. A recipe would be considered an invention and would have to...

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

Teaching children cooking facts for kids is an excellent way to communicate, try new concoctions, share family recipes and spend time together. Bringing kids into the kitchen is a way to teach...

There's something special about the smell of Apple and Cinnamon coming from the kitchen. My recipe for homemade apple pie filling is easy to make, more delicious than canned fruit pie filling and...

If you want to add pizzazz to your cooking and turn meals into fine cuisine, you can do so by simply cooking with more herbs and spices. Using a mortar and pestle, however, will get the most...

You've got a lot guests and as a good host you want to provide a meal that will fill everyone, but you don't want to waist food by making too much and you don't want to ruin a good recipe by using...

Food labeling is required for most food packages by the FDA (U S Food and Drug Administration.) This article will show you a FREE way to create your own food labels with ease.

It helps if you have a consistent system to make a recipe card file. It makes it easier to not only to make a recipe card file, but also to organize them.

During busy times, it's easy to reach for microwave dinners, but a great way to avoid chemicals in food is to prepare your own meals from scratch. Prepackaged meals often contain unnecessary and...

Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and lignins, which are beneficial for good health. Lignins help lower the risk of breast cancer. Flaxseeds improve intestinal health and relieve problems...

You've saved hundreds of recipes cut from magazines or collected from friends or relatives, all different shapes and sizes that won't fit in a recipe file. If you have access to a computer and the...

Often your favorite tasty recipe can be prepared and used in different ways for several occasions. Feeding a family of five kids in the '50s, my mother was very creative and was always looking...

Mayonnaise is an emulsion of small drops of oil suspended in a mixture of egg and vinegar or lemon juice, and often includes dry mustard (which stabilizes the mayonnaise as well as adds flavor)....

Layered recipes in mason jars make an inexpensive gift that anyone can enjoy. They are easy to make. Include the kids in the assembly process to turn it into a family project. Everything from soup...

Convection ovens cook just like conventional ovens (electric coils or natural gas heat), except the air inside is blown around by a fan. This evenly distributes the heat, which means there are no...

Ever wonder how some people can throw something in the oven and come out with pastries, breads, cakes and more while you try your best and make mush? Baking is not just science, it's an art form....

If you typically cook with older recipes, you might notice that some of the measurements are not the same as those used today. Dashes and pinches were commonly used when the cook was required to...

For all those who have suffered from the frustration of burning some simple dish... READ THIS ARTICLE!!! I know the frustration of not being able to cook. It can be embarassing and it can be a...

Caramel apples are an enjoyable treat during any season. It is disappointing, however, when the caramel slides off the apple or separates and becomes juicy instead of thick and hard. To keep this...

A blank recipe book makes a great gift for Mother's Day, mom's birthday or a wedding shower. It provides the perfect place to tuck recipes from friends and family or ones that were printed off a...

To cook an eggplant casserole recipe, slice the eggplant, salt the slices to remove excess water, batter the slices and then fry them in olive oil over medium heat. Layer the fried eggplant in a...

You'd like to share a recipe online, but is it really yours to share? Do you remember where you first found the recipe? Was it on a package label or in a cookbook or magazine? Was it given to...

Think of springtime menus and asparagus naturally comes to mind. With this tasty vegetable widely available at bargain prices, now’s the time to enjoy some in your favorite recipe! If you’ve never...

Many recipes call for chocolate and sugar to be melted together. These are the steps you will need to take to melt chocolate with sugar in a double boiler on top of the stove. Be sure that you...

If you are one of those people who think that they will never be able to learn how to cook, then read on! I simply love to cook. It has been such a wonderful addition to my lifestyle since I have...

Cooking is often a daunting and overwhelming activity for beginning chefs. Follow this step-by-step approach and you'll be a pro in no time!

Do you have a yummy, newly-invented or heirloom recipe that you want to remember and share with others online, and see how others would rate it, or improve it? This post explains how you can do that.

You have just found the perfect recipe in your favorite cookbook, recipe website or cooking Television show with a preparation time of 15 minutes and cooking time of 30 minutes. Unfortunately, 20...

We are currently living through a period of culinary renaissance – a period where there is a great interest in things foodie, and in re-discovering an almost lost appreciation of good tastes – of...

Have you ever noticed how many magazine clippings, crumpled up sheets of paper, notecards and other documents you have with recipes written on them? Typing all of these recipes out in a uniform...

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

Homemade bread is a delicious treat. Making it the traditional way takes several hours of work and skillful kneading. Using a bread machine produces homemade bread with minimal effort. The basic...

You can cook delightfully mouthwatering dishes. Take some risks, loosen up, and have fun. Many American cooks will follow a recipe exactly as written, including every ingredient, measuring...

A great teriyaki marinade recipe is a must (and the kids love teriyaki). Teriyaki marinade can be used on chicken, pork and rice dishes. A good marinade has ginger and vinegar all are considered...

Many people approach eating alone like a punishment, and thus save the good food and the good dishes for company. Cooking for one is not difficult if you approach it as if you are an important...

Ever have problems getting the yellow yolk part of the egg in your egg whites that you needed for your recipe? Some people use only the clear egg whites of the egg because of the cholesterol. ...

Young children are eager to take on "grown-up" tasks. Introducing your child to cooking can be a great way to incorporate learning, fine motor skill development, and bonding into one big...

Rice to Water ratio is fairly easy to calculate for any rice recipe. White rice, brown rice, long-grain and short grain rice all can be easily cooked on the stove for any rice recipe. It is easy...

Leek is a great vegetable to add to any recipe, but it is hard to clean! Here is a simple, effective way to clean your leek before adding it to your favorite soup, meat, or other recipe.

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!)

After many years of cooking, I have found that the most frustrating part is getting halfway through, and realize that not only do you lack an ingredient in the kitchen, but your...

There are many things that can be substituted for white granulated sugar in a recipe.

Learn how to add a wet base with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.

Learn how to mix the ingredients with expert tips and advice on diabetic food in this free video series on recipes.