Cooking Techniques

Modern relationships differ greatly from decades ago, and women are equal to their partners. Many women juggle careers and families with little to no problems, but some find it difficult to reach...

Pressure canners developed a bad reputation when the demand for them during World War II brought some hastily-made, inferior products to the marketplace. To this day, many home cooks shy away from...

Roasting on a grill imparts a wonderful smoky flavor to the kernels and caramelizes the sugar in corn on the cob. There are many ways of roasting corn on a grill---from husking the ears and...

Sweetbreads from the thymus glands of younger animals, veal and lamb are the edible organ meats, delicately flavored and tender, they can be prepared by most cooking methods.

Likely you have tried boiling eggs in a microwave and have had them explode. But there is a way... Use a covered glass bowl about 1 ½ quart capacity. Boil the water first, enough to cover...

Cooking with a Crock-Pot is very convenient and simple. Most recipes can easily be converted to a Crock-Pot recipe by adapting some of the steps and amounts of ingredients. Some steps in a regular...

Cranberries are often served at Thanksgiving and shine throughout the holidays. However, they are useful for making more than just sauce and can-shaped gelatin. High in vitamin C, vitamin B, fiber...

Fresh pears can be canned in your home as a reward of a plentiful harvest or the fruit can be found fresh or canned on a grocery market shelf. One luxury of home canned pears is the availability...

Tortellini, the small stuffed pasta that is often served in Italian soups and stews, is very simple to make at home. There are a number of different stuffing you can use, from plain cheese to a...

Game meat that has been soaked in salt water, commonly known as brined, tends to lose the gamey flavor often associated with wild meats. Brining also helps to tenderize the game meat, which can...

An avocado from an organic farm is grown differently than an avocado from a conventional farm. Its tree is fed with all-natural compost rather than synthetic fertilizers, and the avocado farmer...

Applying slow, moist heat is the most effective way of cooking a chuck roast, and no device is better suited for this kind of slow cooking than a crock-pot. While crock-pot cooking isn't a quick...

Cold-smoking, along with hot-smoking, is one of two ways to heat fish in the smoking process. It can be prepared in a wet cure that involves marinating in brine, or a dry cure with salt. The fish...

Stinging nettles are appropriately named as they will "sting" you if you happen to come into contact with the hairs on their leaves. Yet, as formidable as this plant sounds, it can yield a food...

In addition to saving money, time and space, dehydrated vegetables can be used in cooking to impart rich seasoning and complex texture to a meal. Dehydrated vegetables are particularly useful...

Nut brown ale is a Northern English specialty. A well-known brand is produced by Yorkshire-based brewery Samuel Smith. It is a medium-bodied beer, with mahogany coloring and notes of walnuts,...

Popcorn came to us from Mesoamerica. It has been made over an open fire and in popcorn machines, popcorn poppers and microwaves. Popcorn has been made on the stove in pans and convenient aluminum...

Dried fruit absorbs water when it is cooked with liquids or fresh foods. The dried fruit then increases in volume, rounding out its shriveled skin.

In order to lessen the risk of food-borne illness, cooling food should move through the temperature "danger zone"---140 degrees Fahrenheit down to 41 degrees---within four hours. You can spread...

Eggplant parmigiana is a rich combination of fried eggplant and tomato sauce, along with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Cooking it can be a time-consuming process because it requires an...

The best hard-boiled eggs have yolks that are perfectly yellow, but cooked all the way through. Hard-boiled eggs should be easy to peel and slice if you're preparing a salad or deviled eggs. It's...

Outdoor grilling and barbecue is a great way to spend time at family gatherings or while hosting parties with friends. Grilling methods vary slightly, normally incorporating propane grills,...

Buying prepared and seasoned chicken wings from the deli is quick but expensive. And, while you may get a deal on a five-pound bag of precooked wings, you never know quite what's in the coating on...

There are a number of types of olive oil sprayers, both aerosol and refillable, that are a good alternative to using olive oil straight from the bottle. They help to promote the use of a small and...

Eggplant is a succulent Mediterranean vegetable that has become part of a wide range of world cuisines. Breading eggplant is a technique that adds a crispy outer layer that becomes even crispier...

Blue crabs are a popular food along the Eastern coast of the United States. They have a light, sweet flavor that can be enjoyed without the need for any type of sauce. Blue crab is best when...

Purchasing candy in bulk can mean tremendous savings. Although buying your family's candy a little at a time means that storing it will be easier, the financial benefits of purchasing in bulk far...

Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a vegetable from the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, bell peppers and potatoes. The most common variety of eggplant is the globe eggplant, which...

Lemon juice is a common ingredient in recipes for desserts, sauces and dressings. It provides a tart flavor and a good dose of acid that helps balance out the taste of a dish. Since the amount of...

A boiled egg is a simple treat that is nourishing, delicious, and low in calories. It offers an abundant source of protein and is surprisingly easy to cook. Hard boiling is a process that does not...

All beans can be cooked without soaking, but this will lengthen the cooking time as dried beans will need extra time to absorb water to make them soft enough for consumption and digestion. Some...

Fatback, as the name suggests, is a strip of fat along the back of a pig. Fatback is not cured or smoked and is used to make lard. It has a long history and is still used today in many ways. Mario...

The Ronco Showtime Rotisserie is a countertop oven that roasts food positioned on a rotating spit. Although many types of meat can be roasted in the rotisserie, chicken is a popular choice for...

Italian beans are known by many names: Italian green beans, Italian flat beans, Italian string beans, Romano beans, runner beans and pole beans. Whatever you choose to call them, these green...

Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and protein. Plain yogurt comes in fat-free, reduced-fat and whole-milk varieties. Another delicious option is to add your own flavorings to plain yogurt....

More than 100 variations of zucchini grow today, according to the Los Angeles Times. Colors range from gray-green to nearly black, and shapes range from long and slender as a hotdog to bulb-shaped...

Long before the food storage processes of canning and freezing were invented, people preserved food by drying it. Today there are food dehydrators that remove the moisture from the food. However,...

The art of fruit sculpting has been practice in Thailand since the 1300s. Exquisite carvings were made for kings by artisans who had trained since childhood. In Japan, chefs consider food...

Fried turkey was originally considered a southern dish, but people all over the United States have caught on to and are trying this wonderful way of cooking. Fried turkey comes out a much deeper...

When it comes to food, an impressive presentation can make any meal even more tantalizing. One way to dress up your serving plates is to make flowers and other decorative garnishes out of food....

Truffles are fungi that are closely related to mushrooms. One of the main differences is that they grow below ground rather than above. Although there are hundreds of types of truffles, only a few...

Langostino, lobsterette langaustine: a tail by any other name is still as sweet, even if it isn't really lobster. More closely related to hermit crabs than the noble lobster, langostinos...

Fish and seafood are an excellent source of nutrients. High in Omega Oils and delicious, these treasures from the sea are an essential part of a healthy diet. There are three basic types of...

When you're cooking at home, you may be able to get away with eyeballing the quantities of certain ingredients without worrying about the end result. Unfortunately hot ingredients, such as peppers...

Most people have noticed that sugar dissolves differently in iced tea than it does in hot coffee. The dissolving rate is different. While dissolving sugar into water may seem like a simple...

Ginger is a root typically grated or sliced and used as a spice in Asian cuisine. It is also available in a candied form known as crystallized ginger. Fresh ginger root is cut into small pieces,...

Sugarcane is a plant that grows in many countries of the world. The sugarcane plant is grown by many commercial companies as well as individuals to use in the making of white sugar and syrup. The...

Dehydrated food, though a mystery to some, constitutes an everyday commodity for army and military personnel. Preparing this type of product involves draining most of its water content. Though you...

Two decades ago a group of farmers decided to return to the old beef farming methods of free-range and grass feed. Cows allowed to feed on pasture, compared to grain-fed animals, provide meat that...

Home canning is an affordable way to feed a family healthful, locally grown foods all year long. A garden in the summer can produce vegetables and fruits that can be served at Christmas dinner....