Baking Basics

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...

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...

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!

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.

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

Carob powder is made from the pod of the carob bean. The beans grow on the carob tree, which is part of the legume family and can live up to 100 years. The carob tree does not bear fruit for the...

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.

Tired of the same old Halloween Treats, I'll show you how to wow them all, and not know if they are receiving a trick or a treat, Creepy Halloween Cemetery Plot Cupcakes says it all!

As a greater number of Americans come to realize the need to return to all natural foods and medicines, many are discovering foods they never knew existed. What are some of these foods? Are they...

The delicacy of Chocolate dipped bacon has astounded many of us in the last year. It made it's debut in the last year, as a snack or dessert at famous restaurants and at weddings, etc. Fancy...

How to bake classic delicious Peanut Butter Cookies at home.

If you've ever tried to frost a cake you know how frustrating it can be when you can't get the frosting smoothed out. It is very challenging, especially if you aren't using the right type of...

Cupcakes are one of the latest cooking crazes. These small cakes are just the right size to satisfy anyone's craving, and they are easy to make. Did you know that you can make cupcakes, but save...

This sweet potato casserole is both simple to make and delicious to eat. I hope everyone who makes it agrees.

This one is so much fun, kids can join in too, and decorate any cake like it came from a bakery. Or, a pretend bakery. I had always admired the way roses were done in icing, whipped out on a...

This article will teach you how to make butter from whipping or heavy cream.

Many recipes require the use of mint powder. Of course, it is available at stores, but you can actually make it at home and save your money. Interestingly, it can be rewarding for those who grow...

Edible glitter adds color and sparkle to cakes, cookies and pastries. It is not a sugar, and therefore can be used on sugar-free products. Edible glitter is custom manufactured to meet specific...

These are so pretty and creative for parties and any time! Children really love them at Birthday Parties, and to take to school for their classmates on special days. Anyone enjoys these cakes!

A kiddo fave. My kids love to eat these and even help make them. Always a dinner favorite!

Children and cookies go hand in hand. This article, about making hand cookies, is a natural. Your children will love helping make these cookies on a rainy or snowy day, and they will love eating...

When you talk cinnamon rolls, there are different presentations of them. Our family has always had a special way to make them. It's our own family dough and way we put them together. And they...

I had been able to eat dairy my whole life until one day when it all changed. I loved dairy, that's all I ate. It was life changing and hard for me to learn how to cook/bake without it. Let me...

With a cool crisp Autumn nip in the air, there is nothing better than warm, chewy, spicy molasses cookies. These cookies are slightly crisp on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. They...

Your whole family will enjoy this old time favorite recipe. Only takes about 40 minutes to prepare and serves 6. Simple easy and very good. Add a salad, some garlic bread and dinner's ready.

This Christmas Bread Wreath is so beautiful and so delicious I love to make it at Thanksgiving and Christmas!! Get a double dose of Christmas.... This recipe gives you your Bread and your Salad if...

I love the sweet simplicity in a piece of good apple pie. This simple family recipe is the key to getting that “Grandma’s baking” taste without necessarily having to invite Grandma over. A light,...

This meatloaf is a great and easy dish. The instructions for this recipe are easy. I make this often. This easy to follow and makes a great family traditional meal. I hope you enjoy it. The...

Making a meatloaf is so easy! The hardest part of the whole process occurs at the grocery store --- deciding the type and quantity of ground beef to purchase. (A rule of thumb might be 1/4 to 1/3...

You do not have to be a gourmet chef to cook tasty meals. Our baked chicken recipe is both delicious and economical. You can buy a whole chicken at the grocery store for about seven dollars....

Cake decorating is an elaborate art form. It is truly amazing what a cake artist can do with icing and a few tips. Even cookies are decorated and look pretty for special events. The humble pie,...

When you are baking cookies or cakes, it would be nice if you only had to concentrate on the baking, wouldn't it? Instead, you spend a lot of time measuring, checking your ingredients, reading...

For those who need or prefer a gluten (found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) free diet, eating out and holidays are two of the most difficult times to be true to your diet. Here are some tips on...

Some cake decorating can be used for many different occasions. The autumn colors can be seen everywhere and the most prominent icon of the Fall season is the simple Tree with it's Color Changing...

Ever wondered how people in the "old days" cooked without store bought sweeteners and especially Sweetened Condensed Milk? Well, they made their own! Use this recipe and you can make...

Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking soda, is common in many kitchens, restaurants and bakeries. Aside from being a versatile and gentle cleaning agent, bicarbonate of soda's most important...

We love our cornbread and most southerners learn to cook this daily staple early on! This isn't your restaurant cake-like sweet cornbread ! Try this with your next supper and I think you'll...

I really don't know anything better than cupcakes. This is a great recipe for homemade Applesauce Cupcakes. The best part about it is that it is so easy and it's not out of a box. I really like to...

Everyone knows how to fry chicken. The question here is how long do you fry chicken on the stove? Have you ever wondered if you were not cooking your chicken long enough? Do you over cook your...

Layered mixes in a jar are cute holiday gifts. You can make almost any recipe into a layered "in a jar" recipe. Muffins, breads, cookies, pie crust, brownies, and beverage mixes all make...

You could purchase a store bought cake or make one from a pan mold. However, you can also make a puppy cake by cutting the cake into a puppy. Here are the steps to take make a hand crafted puppy...

The holidays are quickly coming upon us and one nice community service idea for the children in your family is to bake cookies for charity. Our local Girl Scouts do this every year for a soup...