Baking Basics

The following is a recipe to make gnocchi from scratch and this recipe is enough for six to seven servings

Tempered chocolate is crucial for superior tasting ganache, syrup, or any elegant chocolate dessert. The best way, the ole stand by to temper chocolate after melting is on a smooth marble slab....

Nothing like having grandkids in the back seat get bored and start yelling: "Are we there yet?" or "I'm hungry!" or "I have to go to the bathroom!" It's been so long...

Here is an article on how to bake a spice cake. A great recipe from my Aunt. This one will surely cure that sweet tooth! One of my wifes favorites.

I don't know about you all but I just love eating biscuits. I love all types. Buttery and even flacky. I promisewd myself that I am going to learn to make all kinds of biscuits starting with...

There is bound to be a day when you have the taste, that wonderful hunger for something special but you can't figure out just what it is. It can drive you crazy but sooner or later it will come to...

Everybody knows that homemade desserts are best and who doesn't love a warm, fresh-from-the-oven fruit cobbler? A delicious cobbler served up with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped...

It may be hard to bake gourmet cookies, brownies, and muffins in the microwave, but microwaving dessert can be the easiest way to go when just a baking a small amount. There is no out of there...

Just four main ingredients make a perfect, rich pastry dough for any savory dish you make; empanadas, chicken pot pie, crusty casseroles, beef tenderloin en brochette, etc. If you'd like to add...

Maybe you know someone who is vegan -- meaning, he/she doesn't eat animal products (like eggs and milk, for example). Or maybe you have a food allergy. Perhaps you're just looking for a way to...

It's easy to make chocolate candy bar brownies. All you need to do is tweak the recipe a bit from the one on the brownie mix and your friends and family will think you're a genius.

Sometimes the hardest thing about planning a family dinner is dreading the clean up afterwards! Here's some ways to have a great party or dinner and make clean up simple!

I love a good ham with a sweet crusty outside that compliments the natural salty flavors of the ham. Here is a super easy and quick way to prepare a ham.

Here’s how to bake a tender, juicy, and delicious whole chicken.

Cooked sweet potatoes usually come in few ways nearly all of which include marshmallows. If you want to mix it up this thanksgiving try this recipe out on your sweet potatoes.

Something about the combination of sweet with salty always appeals to me, which is probably why I absolutely love potato chip cookies. Yep, that’s right, I said potato chip cookies! And here’s...

This is one recipe that you will because it’s so easy to fix and so easy to cover your taste buds. The prep time usually takes about 29 minutes and takes baking 40 minutes. It tends to serve...

So you need a easy meal tonight? And you have some chicken ready to go? Well here you will find some tips on how to cook that chicken up, and serve it to your family in less then a hour's time.

If you want to make a cake from scratch that is flawless, then there are a number of measures (no pun intended) you need to take. The following information can help you make a cake that is almost...

Christmas is right around the corner, and brown gravy is one thing you will find on most tables during Christmas dinner. This how to will show you easy steps in preparing, brown gravy for Christmas.

What`s more American than Mom and cherry pie? How `bout Mom`s cherry pie? Here I share a Mr. Food secret family recipe.

It’s that time of year when everybody is puttin on their apron and turming up the oven and is planning on baking homemade Christmas cookies. Whether you are baking with the kids, a baking veteran,...

Nutrition experts keep telling us to eat more whole grains. If you would like to start baking with whole wheat flour, you do not have to get rid of your favorite recipes. It is true that whole...

Is a special birthday coming up for a special person, bake a delicious birthday cake for their amazing birthday coming up or for when your just plane hungry!

Cooking a large turkey need not be hard! It is comparable to cooking any other fowl (chicken or duck). The key is to not overcook and to keep the white meat from being too dry from overcooking.

Often when baking bread using yeast from our pantries we find that our bread will not rise. This costs money and frustrates even the seasoned of bakers. There's an easy way to prevent this...

Apple cider was first brought over to this country on the Mayflower. It is a part of the Thanksgiving traditional foods and drinks of the pilgram. It is use in food recipes as well as made into...

People all over the world enjoy challah bread every day. This bread is part of Jewish tradition and is generally eaten as part of their Friday night dinner. However since almost all...

If you love to bake but have disappointing results with yeast bread, this article is for you. This is not a recipe. These are rather some techniques that will help you succeed with whatever...

The chocolate chip cookie is the king of all chocolate recipes. Baking these chocolate chip cookies has become a ritual for many families and friends. Use this cookie recipe to quickly and easily...

Roasted garlic is delicious and versatile. It takes a milder, sweet taste after roasting. It can be used as an ingredient in dishes, as a spread, or eaten whole. After roasting the garlic, crush,...

Don't be scared away by the title, for this is a delicious recipe. Not only is it inexpensive, it is something you can design to your liking. Leave out a step that you don't prefer if you want, or...

its the holidays and you have guests coming over in 30 minutes. what do you do? a frozen ham steak only takes 10 minutes to make, and it tastes like you spent all day curing it!

Preparing meals and cooking can be one of your main concerns during a power outage.

Ever had a craving for delicious classic BBQ ribs and didn't know how to make them well hes the recipe to make some delicious BBQ Ribs! Feed you family and friends, this makes up to 4 large...

How to make a classic delicious green bean casserole for this year Thanksgiving or anytime of the year. Try this as a side dish with your thanksgiving turkey. Trust me it will be delicious.

How to make classic homemade pumpkin bread for this Thanksgiving dinner. This makes 1 loaf about 7x3 inch's. And is also a amazing side dish and winter snack with melted butter on a piece of warm...

My eldest son was born in 2002. He had allergies to milk when he was only 1 month old. I found out by 6 months that he had allergies to egg. Doctors suggested to treat him as if he had peanut...

This very easy explanation will ensure perfectly toasted pecans to use on any recipe requiring these tasty morsels. Toasted pecans can be used to top Sundaes, in recipes such as Banana Bread or...

What we are going to make here is my version of shepherds pie, taco style. Shepards pie has been around for years, and can be made in numerous ways. It is very simple to make, delicious and will...

How to make and bake your own delicious homemade potato fries!

How to bake homemade sweet potatoes with apple toppings for your family Thanksgiving dinner. But if you dont want the apples just don't put them on.

How to make homemade classic baked potatoes while at home.

One of my favorite eggplant dishes, is the Tomato Roasted Eggplant. It's a really easy dish to make and is perfect for as a "make-ahead" dish.

This is a quick and easy recipe that requires little work and can be modified for taste. I'm going to show you the basics for this and obviously you can make if you like and modify with different...

You'll learn how to bake cupcakes from scratch and make chocolate cream cheese frosting. Even if it's hot you can still have hot chocolate cupcakes! It's best for the holidays.

If you are cooking or shopping, it is useful to know how to change ounces to cups and pints. If you want to double a recipe, or get the most for your money, you need to know the following...

It happens to every cook once in a while---you run out of a basic cooking ingredient, but you still want to cook the planned recipe without having to take the time to run to the store to purchase...

Whether you are planning on baking, roasting, frying or grilling your meat this recipe for seasoning will liven up your chicken, pork or beef and give any of those meats a more seasoned taste. ...

If your oven thermostat is not working correctly and your oven overheats, keep reading... I will tell you how to bake and cook using a dysfunctional oven.