Cooking Techniques

Stew is a filling and hearty meal made of cut up vegetables, herbs, spices, potatoes, pasta or rice and cut up meat. Because stew cooks on a low simmer, it is possible to use a less expensive cut...

PAH is caused when meat drippings fall onto charcoal or a hot grill element. PAH is polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which may cause cancer. Then they are deposited on the food by flame-ups and...

You can save time and money, and eat well too, by employing once a month cooking. It's not as daunting as it seems. With a little planning, some savvy shopping, and maybe some help from family...

This article will explain to you how to purge Crawfish. why would you want to do this? well they don't call them mud bugs for nothing. All of us have that eat crawfish do not like that little...

Keeping food warm while transporting to a party or family gathering can be a problem. I have a very inexpensive solution to this dilemma. Just put the dish on a rice heating bag.

Cooking sirloin steaks requires knowledge of cooking techniques because they are easy to overcook. Sirloin steak contains less fat when compared to other meats available at your local butcher's...

Trimming Beef Tenderloin is not as hard as it may seem. With this eHow article and a little bit of practice, you'll be on your way to becoming a pro at trimming tenderloin. When you get tenderloin...

Are you cooking broccoli as a side dish, to use as an ingredient or topping and want to cook it PERFECTLY? The key to perfectly cooking broccoli is timing. I find it best to use a vegetable...

This is the simplest thing you can do. it will be a trick you can teach your friend. you could even pass on to your kids someday. wow cause we all hate to have tears from cooking. and then have...

A quick and easy dinner is a near must in today's fast-paced lifestyle. Work, shopping and cleaning can sometimes get in the way of other little things that need to get done, like eating. While...

Boiling eggs in a Microwave is easier and quicker than one may think. Eggs hard boiled in the microwave are done sooner then when boiled on the stove top.

Grilled swordfish is a great-tasting dish that goes with a variety of side items. Swordfish seems as if it was made for the grill. The main part of getting the dish right is picking a marinade...

Learn how to roast red peppers at home for use in all of your favorite spicy recipes.

Making frozen dinners is an easy way to prepare a quick weeknight dinner. Making large batches of a recipe and freezing individual portions is also economical. Frozen meals are wonderful for when...

Do you have a pan that gets food stuck on it? Want to know how to solve that problem. Pans, especially those that are stainless and older start to stick. Many people also prefer not to use non...

If you want to understand how pressure cookers work on a molecular level, first learn a bit about molecules. When someone refers to a molecule, he is probably talking about one or more atoms that...

Peeling a pomegranate involves first cutting the fruit in half, submerging it in a bowl of water, gently popping out all of the edible seeds and straining the water to separate the seeds out....

Red potatoes. . .boring? Maybe not. There's a lot you can do with those red balls of starch if you use a little imagination. Step out of the box and forget about mashed or boiled potatoes and add...

Brinkman smokers are rather popular and you can purchase one at almost any department or home improvement store. The basic operation of the smoker is simple and the flavor comes from the wood...

Coconut is delicious in cakes, candy and cookies, but did you know that coconut is also full of beneficial acids that support your heart, liver, kidneys, immune system, digestion, teeth and bone...

Many people are bothered by mouth burns after eating fresh pineapple. I happen to be one of them, but I discovered by accident that you can avoid them.

Sodium alginate is an algae-based thickener often used in pie filling. Calcium chloride is often used in the cheese-making process. When these two chemicals are mixed, they create a thin but firm...

Tilapia is favored for its mild taste, low price and ease of cooking. You can cook this fish in a variety of methods---such as pan-frying, broiling and baking---yet grilling tilapia is quick and...

Baby back ribs can be succulent and tender or dry and tough. Cooking the perfect batch of baby back ribs basically boils down to using the right methods. One of the most popular methods is...

An old refrigerator can make a great home smoker because they are well insulated and heat quickly. The large doors make for ease of loading food items. The racks can also be used (metal only.)...

Cooking barbecued ribs is so simple in a pressure cooker or canner. The ribs cook in almost no time, and they will be tender in much less time than it takes to cook them in the oven or crock pot....

Imagine eating homemade meals almost every night of the week, but only cooking a meal one or two times a week. Did you find the concept of "once a month cooking" overwhelming and...

It is so frustrating when you are making spaghetti and the noodles stick together leaving you with great big clumps of semi done pasta. I cannot tell you how many times I have walked away from...

This article is for anyone who usually has left overs but doesn't really like the way fried foods turn out when you re heat in the oven. So I tried different ways on re heating my fried foods like...

There are simple things you can do to strengthen your taste buds and develop a palate but it takes focus.

Whenever the holidays roll around, you may hear desperate cries from the kitchen to "tent it." This usually means that the outside of the turkey is getting done faster that the rest of the bird....

It may seem simple common knowledge, but there are many out there who may not know exactly how to hard-boil an egg correctly. Follow these simple steps and you will be on your way to an...

In 1994, former world boxing champion George Foreman single-handedly turned around the fortunes of the shop-at-home channel QVC. Foreman presented a cooking device that seemingly drained the fat...

Technically, any food can be smoked, but the foods that take to smoke the best are protein-based. These include, and are primarily, meats, cheeses and fish. That's not to say that one cannot...

Looking like giant scallions but with a subtler and more complex flavor, leeks are related to onions, garlic and scallions. A popular staple of many cuisines, the vegetable can be substituted for...

Homemade mashed potatoes are a great side for any meal. Country fried steak, meatloaf, pork chops or chicken all work with mashed potatoes.

Peel eggs with ease.

Using a soup bone can enhance the flavor of your broth. It may also give it a healthy boost. Any soup or stew can be improved by adding a few simple steps to your recipe.

The pesty "y-bone" that runs along the back of pike fish can make for a pretty frustrating filleting process. Use the steps listed here to make this a much easier process so that you can enjoy...

The holiday season is just around the corner. Follow these simple steps to defrost your turkey safely.

Keep celery crisp and fresh in the refrigerator for days, by wrapping the whole stalk in aluminum foil.

Sometimes you just need cake. This recipe will give you some quick, chocolate comfort food even if your oven is on the blink. Excellent after-school snack -- only 30 minutes from pantry to plate.

The blueberry is one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat. Not only is it good for you because of the antioxidants, such as vitamin A, C, and E, it can be used fresh or frozen and still be...

Here's how to open a coconut safely, without large, sharp knives or cleavers.

You’ve decided you want to make hamburgers tonight, but the meat is frozen solid. You know that the microwave can defrost the meat quickly, but it also cooks part of it in the process. You...

For those that like to grill, smoking meat is a very exciting process and a nice change from grilling or cooking indoors. Smoking meat will not only be very rewarding but will also bring in the...

The cooking technique of pan searing is used prior to baking, stewing or poaching meats. Searing involves cooking the meat at high heat to trap the juices of the meat so the food does not dry out...

This technique alone won't make you a millionaire, but it will stretch your grocery dollars. Using a pressure cooker is a dying art, which is sad because they are so easy to use, and they save...

You don't have to pay a high price caterer to provide the food at your next get together. I will show you the plan and tools to achieve a great meal and a great event.

No cleaner for your grill no problem, just grab some soda.