Cooking Basics

How To Make Cheesecake With Strawberries

People have been eating hazelnuts for centuries all over the world. These popular nuts for snacking also make tasty decorations for several dishes. Hazelnuts are normally associated with winter...

Check the label on foods and drinks you buy and there's a good chance you'll see "caramel coloring" listed on some of the labels. It is a common ingredient in thousands of recipes, adding color to...

Although it's always best to use fresh berries when possible, wonderful jam can easily be made from frozen strawberries as well. Defrosting your strawberries beforehand will speed the process...

When I was a child, my grandmother did not have a fancy Kitchen aid stand mixer, just a small Sunbeam hand mixer. But why dirty that, when you could make a cake using the pan that you are going...

A sugar softening medallion, sometimes called a brown sugar disc, is a small disc that keeps sugar, especially brown sugar, from clumping together and hardening. The disc is made of porous clay....

When I see packaged crepes for sale in the store I always wonder why anyone would buy them when they are so easy to make. Basically, if you can make a pancake, then you can make a crepe. These...

How to make chocolate chunk cookies.

Sugar is an ingredient in anything that has a sweet flavor, from fresh fruit to candy. It also exists in fruits, vegetables and in many processed foods that aren't sweet. Sugar brings out the...

If you have the time, Vermont is a fabulous place to visit to see the mountains, the blueberries and of course, the maple syrup. Roadside stands can be found selling their maple products for less...

My grandma grew up on a farm in Grande Prairie Canada. All the food they prepared was designed to make large quantities with the easiest of ingredients. They had to feed allot of working people...

This article explains how to make caramel. Caramel is very easy to make. Caramel can then be used in various recipes or on its own as caramelized sugar sauce.

If you run out of brown sugar, don't fret. You can make your own or find a suitable alternative right in your cupboard.

When the cool temperatures hit again, you may find yourself missing the harvest from your garden or the wild berries you foraged all through the summer. You can lengthen the life of your garden...

Powdered sugar is also known as icing sugar or confectioner's sugar. It is granulated sugar that has be further ground to a very fine powder and has had cornstarch mixed in it to prevent clumping....

Caster sugar is the British term for a fine sugar. It's called caster sugar because the sugar granules are tiny enough to be sprinkled through a condiment dispenser known as a "caster." In the...

Agave nectar, more commonly called agave syrup, has gained a reputation as a healthy alternative to sugar. Some claim it benefits diabetics by not raising blood sugar levels. This has driven up...

You just got back from your fabulous Hawaii vacation and are wanting to recreate some of the fun meals that you tried while you were there...try making your own homemade coconut syrup to put on...

Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is made naturally from plants (mainly corn cobs and birch trees). It has no known long-term side effects, unlike the chemically made sugar substitutes NutraSweet...

Societies everywhere share a craving for sweets. Sugar is a big part of almost all foods that we consume, but many people either cannot have sugar due to health concerns, or they do not want a lot...

Turbinado sugar is unrefined sugar made from sugar cane. It is made by evaporating sugar cane juice and then the crystals are slightly rinsed or steamed to remove any contaminants. Turbinado...

Stove-top popcorn is a great treat, but adding sugar can make it even better. I love this snack in the fall and winter because it is a sweet delight that will warm you up on a cold day.

Splenda is a no calorie sugar substitute. The makers of Splenda claim that the product can be used almost anywhere natural sugar can be used to create a similar sweetening effect without any...

You're all set to make your favorite chocolate dessert. You realize you need sweet baking or semisweet chocolate squares and forgot to put them on your shopping list. You don't have the time or...

Peanut butter cookies are my kids favorite. We just made a batch up the other day and Yummmmm did the house smell good.There is nothing like sitting down and eating some cookies to chase away the...

Take the guesswork out of your recipes by measuring all ingredients correctly! There are special techniques to measuring different ingredients correctly. Here are a few tips to help you!

When we need Brown Sugar it never seems to have the consistency we need. It is as hard as a rock, so how do we prevent this and how can we make it useable quickly.

Strawberries are rich in disease fighting, free-radical busting antioxidants. One serving provides the daily recommended dose of vitamin C, as well as a good helping of vitamins B2, B5, B6 and K,...

Are you a busy mom, with children running everywhere? Cookies are a wonderful treat on a rainy day or just for some enjoyment. These cookies are very quick, easy and simple to make. Make these...

Dessert will never be healthy. If it was, it wouldn’t be dessert. But you can make many treats just a little bit better for you. Next time you want to feel a little less guilty about dessert,...

Scuppernong grapes were named after the Scuppernong River in eastern North Carolina. They are a variety of muscadine grape native to the United States and have been cultivated for more than 400...

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...

I don’t know why this is called Jewish Coffee Cake and no one in my family seems to know either but is has been in my family since at least my Great Grandmother, Maggie first made it. It’s a...

Sugar tongs are not often used anymore, but they were a key aspect to any proper tea time generations ago. Learn about these dainty, silvery utensils with helpful information from a catering chef...

For a diabetic, getting control of blood sugar though diet, exercise, medication or a combination of the three can make the difference between a healthy life or a series of severe complications....

Make the best cherry cheesecake you've ever tasted! Although this cherry cheesecake is rather simple, it's completely home-made and is sure to wow and impress your family and friends! You'll be...

If you have these basic items in your pantry, refrigerator and freezer, you won’t ever ask yourself, “What should I make for dinner?” With these basic items, you can prepare countless nutritious...

When I first learned how to make Brown Sugar at home, I was amazed at how easy it was. I would of never thought it so simple. Now, I make it at home whenever a little is needed and it cost me...

Sweet peach preserves, lathered on a chunk of homemade bread is a delicious treat for breakfast or for a mid-afternoon snack with hot tea. Peach preserves are sold as a specialty item in gourmet...

These will turn sharing people stingy. You won't be able to hide them though. When the aroma of cinnamon and maple syrup starts floating around the house, a once empty kitchen will be filled with...

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...

There is nothing like sitting in a strawberry field devouring a sun-ripened strawberry. Strawberries taste great and are a nutrient-dense food. One cup of strawberries contains 45 calories that is...

You will need to measure 2 cups of sugar 1/4 cup of corn syrup and 3/4 cup of water in a 2 quart sauce pan. Insert a candy thermometer and cook till temperature reaches 300 degrees. Imediatly take...

Ever want to make authentic Chinese sweet and sour sauce? After reading these instructions, you'll be surprised at how simple it is.

You've likely seen the informercial for the Ice Cream Ball. Here's how to use the Ice Cream Ball to make homemade ice cream.

Simple Pear Preserves Instructions

It's no danger to your health to indulge in a modest treat now and again... as long as you don't become a slave to it. If you simply cannot pass the candy vending machine at work without caving...

Would you like to make your next bridal shower, wedding, tear party, or baby shower more special? Why not make your own decorated sugar cubes? The designs can be made out of icing using a quick...

This is a simple bar recipe using pantry ingredients that are stirred together in one bowl. Cut into squares for serving.

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