Cooking Basics

Cooking pasta is a very simple task that many home cooks, plain and simple, mess up every time. Use these tips to cook perfect pasta.

You do not have to be a great cook to make people think you are. If you learn the basics, you can use your imagination and make some beautiful flavorful dishes. One of the basics to cooking...

The best thing about salmon is that it is good for health because it is high in protein, high Omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D[10] content... not to mention it is very easy to cook. Salmon...

Mexican food is delicious, Taco Bell doesn’t cut it, and sometimes a person would rather have their own Mexican Night at home. (Margaritas should always be included.) So what’s a traditional...

Grill chicken that your guests will actually compliment. Not just like, but actually compliment. "this is unbelievable" "this is the best chicken I have ever eaten"...just...

This parmesan cheese sauce is quick, easy, and delicious. It can be used to stir into pasta for parmesan noodles, as a sauce to pour over vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower, or as a cheesy...

This is a recipe my eight year old James came up with, while fighting against sleep one night. He came running in our room telling us he had a great idea for restaurant and proceded to tell us his...

Tomato sauce is a thick puree of tomatoes, generally seasoned with Italian spices and served on pasta. Tomato soup, on the other hand, contains broth and usually milk or cream, and is a popular...

Tofu started being used for cooking around 200 B.C. in China. This ancient food has a number of health benefits and is surprisingly adaptable. Tofu doesn't carry much flavor on its own, but it...

Lasagna is an old dish that gets its origins from the great kitchens of Italy. Not only can lasagna make an extremely delicious meal it can also provide a number of important nutrients needed to...

Are you on a diet? Are you on Weight Watchers? This recipe is a great way to make a meal for a few days. Its also only 5 Points on Weight Watchers. This is also a great recipe for anybody on a...

Your family has enjoyed a mouth watering roast, but what should you do with the leftovers? :) Also, do not throw any broth away from the roast. It makes a delicious homemade gravy if you decide...

When you make a sauce using certain acidic ingredients, the most common being tomatoes, it can taste bitter and unpleasant at first. Adding your standard seasonings may help, but in most cases you...

Glazed bacon-wrapped shrimp is one of the best and most delicious dishes that you can ever prepare. It’s the perfect blend of meats and sauces. It’s perfect for any occasion and when preparing...

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...

Have you ever wondered what the building blocks of a good sauce are. Have you ever seen a sauce on tv or in a book and wanted to create something just like that? Well in this article I'll go...

This recipe makes enough sauce for 4 people, generously served over any type of pasta. A classic Italian American favorite, this is best served over pasta and grilled chicken. Also, this light...

Eggplant Parmesan is a delicious Italian vegetarian dish. This is a great recipe to make for either a special occasion or for a tasty vegetarian meal. Once you have the few items required to...

Coca-Cola has been known as America's favorite soft drink since it first appeared in 1955. Coke has a reputation for its other uses such as a cleaning agent for removing battery acid from...

This is a very quick and delicious tomato sauce that can be made in 25 minutes or less depending on the quantities of fresh tomatoes. It is light and subtle but makes a pasta dish extraordinary...

With time and love as the secret ingredients to this homemade tomato sauce, you can add an extra touch of home-style cooking to your next pasta meal. Follow these instructions, and you will...

Is baked ziti something that you always wanted to make but just didn't know how to? Well here's a quick guide to show you how to make a great baked ziti dish. Let's get started..........

Here's an easy Bechamel recipe or commonly known as a white sauce. Bechamel is a classic recipe made from a roux (which consists of butter and flour) and cream. You can make wonderful looking and...

Buffalo wings are usually served at sporting events and sports bars. A common misconception suggests all chicken wings are called buffalo wings, however there are clear and specific guidelines...

This recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce is easy to make and so delicious, that you will never want to eat pasta sauce out of a jar again! The recipe makes a fairly large batch - which is great...

Cooking with children is a great way to have fun with your kids. The skills they gain, the information they learn, and their willingness to try new foods is also a definite bonus. Chinese cooking...

Double boiler cooking is a method used to heat or prepare foods that are too delicate to be in direct contact with cooking heat. A double boiler consists of two pans, one fitting inside the other....

Chicken Parmesan with a side of spaghetti and garlic bread sounds like a meal that would have to be enjoyed at an Italian bistro, but you can have it on your table at home. One secret to creating...

Lemon butter sauce is an ideal addition to many foods, including chicken, fish, and shellfish. Famous chefs from Julia Child to Emeril Lagasse have their own variation of this simple sauce. While...

Jarred or canned spaghetti sauce is fine in a pinch, but fresh sauce will really wow your palate. Tomatoes, officially a vegetable since 1893, are in season roughly from July through early...

Barbecue sauce is a classic American condiment that can be slathered on meats or served as a dipping sauce. It typically has a tomato base that can be spiced up or sweetened. Barbecue sauce can be...

Rule of thumb: If you can make gravy, you can make anything! As in all recipes with few ingredients, technique is everything. With the proper technique, you can make great milk gravy.

Black nuts are extremely versatile. They can be enjoyed raw as a healthy and filling snack or roasted over a fire. The nuts also add a kick to dishes like stuffing and sauteed vegetables, and make...

Pasta is a traditional Italian food that is usually made from durum or semolina wheat flour, eggs and water, cut into noodles, boiled and combined with a sauce to be eaten. Pasta noodles can be of...

Making spaghetti sauce is an art form, and each cook brings her own touches to it. When making spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes, the secret to achieving that sweet tang that complements the...

Mole is a generic sauce in a lot of Mexican dishes. It actually means "sauce" in the native language. Outside of Mexico, mole sauce refers more specifically to mole poblano, a sauce popular in...

Enchilada sauce is the key ingredient to the popular enchilada Mexican dish. There are several recipes that contain varied levels of spiciness or other types of flavors. The most simple enchilada...

Now that you have all these tomatoes what are you going to do with them. Follow these steps to enjoy your own sauce in the fall. While it is to hot in August to cook the sauce you can jar the...

A small number of characteristic flavors define a culture's cuisine, according to Elizabeth Rozin's The Flavor Principle Cookbook. Garlic, basil and tomato are key ingredients in Italian dishes,...

How to make great Enchiladas that are simple and easy to make. This is one of my moms recipes and it is quite simple and tasty when completed.

Don't have a lot of ingredients on hand? Or are you just not a very experienced cook? Marinara sauce is so easy and versatile to make, there is no reason you should buy your spaghetti sauce at the...

Just a good ol' Recipe to make a Brisket sandwich.

You can save money and later, time by making easy homemade meals in larger quantities, and freezing some for later. Homemade meals taste better, and are much less expensive to prepare.

Making a white sauce is a fairly basic skill in the kitchen, but it's kind of boring. By adding or changing ingredients, you can make all kinds of yummy things. There are several ways to make a...

Some of the best dinner ideas are simple yet full of flavor. The best dinners are easy to execute and quick to prepare. Using easily accessible ingredients and simple kitchen tools and utensils,...

Chicken teriyaki is usually among the most popular items on the menu at the average Japanese restaurant in the United States, although it may be a surprise to learn that it does not feature on...

Want to make that excellent pizza but don't know how to top it? It should be easy, really, but that's not often the case since topping a pizza involves spacial procedures and recognition. But...

This fantastic cream sauce is simple, traditional, and tastes better than ANY jarred sauce you will ever find. It's the delicate nutmeg flavor that makes this sauce truly unforgettable.

Making homemade burgers on the grill is a fun and easy thing to do at home. Start up the BBQ and get ready to make the best homemade burgers ever. This homemade recipe for the Burger King favorite...

It seems that every child goes through an "I don't like it" phase at least once. Picky eaters are enough to send busy parents racing for the nearest drive-through with a speed that would astound...