Cooking Basics

Aside from boiling and frying eggs, there are other ways to cook them. One easy way to cook eggs is to include them when cooking rice with a rice cooker. Not only does it saves you on time, but on...

Rice is really quite a crowd pleaser. Many people don't fix rice at home so it is a welcomed change. It can be use to stretch lots of different meals from chili, to chop suey. It is great with...

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...

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...

Keeping cooked rice from clumping together is a challenge many people face. The starch on the surface of the grains becomes sticky when wet, causing the rice to congeal rather than nicely...

Simple steps on how to cook rice on the stove

Here is a wonderful shrimp, bacon, ham, turkey, ginger, onion, fried rice. All ingredients compliment each other so well my family loves this rice all fresh ingredients from my family to yours...

Rice in bulk amounts of 25 and 50 pounds typically comes in large bags with sewing across the top in a chain stitch to secure them. Instead of ripping across the top of the bag or cutting it...

Saffron is the king of herbs. It is the most expensive there is. Saffron is the stamen from a crocus plant which main grow around the Mediterranean area. It takes 75,000 plants to create 1...

I never like stopping for fast food to feed my family. I have found a few ways to always have dinner ready.

Rice a Roni is around $2 a box. I think that's outrageous. You can fake it, and make an even better tasting clone for a lot less money.

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...

Cooking rice is simple and yet the smaller the portion, the more difficult it is to have fluffy rice. The trick to cooking one portion of rice is cooking it completely on low without higher heat...

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...

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,...

Rice is in the grass family and is therefore a cereal grain. However, during it's processes it is cultivated for human consumption. In most countries it is an important staple food. Rice can be...

Steamed rice is healthy and tasty. It also goes well with almost anything and any sauce. It is not difficult to make at all. Try it out for yourself!

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...

There are many different types of rice and therefore many different ways to cook them. In this post I will teach you the basic technique for cooking rice. This is a basic outline that you can...

Aside from housing costs, food makes up the remainder of practically everyone’s budget. As consumer prices are rising and salaries remaining stagnant, it’s essential to learn ways to save money...

Before the modern day convenience of "Rice-in-a-Bag" microwave dishes, there was the Rice Cooker. I love my Rice Cooker and I use it for more than just cooking rice. But that's another...

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...

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....

Cooking rice may seem simple, but there is actually a science to it. If you cook rice incorrectly it will either come out soggy or burnt. These easy to follow instructions will help you make...

There are two main parts to the rice cooker: the rice bowl and the heating element. The rice bowl is usually made of aluminum, copper or metal because it conducts heat very fast. The heating...

Bran is a byproduct of the milling process of almost all grains: wheat, oat and even rice. Bran is used in cooking, for animal foods, as a health supplement and in many other applications. Rice...

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....

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...

Here are some tips to help you prepare healthy meals during the week when you are very busy.

Do you love stuffed bell peppers, but wanting to cut out all the fat that ground beef adds. Use a lower fat meat like chicken.

Cooking garlic rice is like making a fried rice. It helps you save money by making another recipe out of your extra rice that you made earlier. You don't have to cook a new set of rice just to...

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.

When you are tired from work, picking up the kids, doing errands or all of the above, putting a hot meal on the table seems like just another chore. Here’s how to make sure everyone is well-fed...

Spending a lot of time in a kitchen as a mom and meal preparer, is not like it was years ago. In todays face paced world, eating at home is more of a luxury, than a common occurrence. But with a...

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...

Rice is a revered staple in many parts of the world and is easily eaten by over a billion people every day. However, surprisingly many people do not know how to make rice. If you don't know how,...

A Salton rice cooker is a kitchen appliance that simplifies the process of making rice. After adding the rice and water to the appliance, you turn it on and let the cooker do the rest, including...

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...

Would you like to spend all day making authentic red beans and rice from your grandmother's recipe? I didn't think so. This recipe will teach you how to make New Orleans style red beans and rice...

If you want to prepare healthy meals that feature rice, here's why you should consider using a rice cooker.

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...

Many people settle with instant rice instead of cooking rice traditional way. The thought of cooking rice from scratch is intimidating. If you follow these simple steps, you'll be on your way to...

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 are looking for something that you could feed your family on a low income I have the answer for you. You may not have the money but that don't mean you can't feed your family. It may seem...

What is traditional in some countries and fulfilling in others? White-rice of course. We have the tendency to think that cooking is hard to do. When actually it too simple. It only takes time and...

Have you ever been tired of eating the same things repeatedly? You look in you cabinets and all you see is the same old things pork and beans and rice or maybe even just pork and beans. While...