Cooking Techniques

It is very frustrating when you put your popcorn kernels in an air popper or on the stove to pop and many of them just won’t pop! There is an easy way to make sure all of your popcorn pops. This...

have you ever been in love and as a result the soup got to salty? has it ever happened to you, that you poured a little salt in your soup and unexpectedly it tasted to salty?this is what my oma...

I will tell you how a journeyman meat cutter would butterfly a piece of pork loin, beef tenderloin, or anything you want to make bigger.

So you're a diabetic. You get all these wonderful dessert recipes from friends that you simply can't eat because they will spike your blood sugar level and get your blood sugar glucose levels all...

When you spot whole fryer (chicken) on sale, like a 99¢/lb. or 69¢/lb.(rare) deal, why not take advantage on the price. There are many ways of boning a chicken to each cook's...

Eggs are very commonly used ingredients in many types of dishes and can be pickled, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, scrambled, or fried sunny-side up. Eggs are also a good source of protein and choline....

Barbecuing outside has always been considered a beloved American pastime. However, there is a new trend that is revolutionizing how we cook our food outdoors. Infrared grilling is the new...

One of the best ways to add extra flavor to dishes and give them a more powerful taste is to add roasted chili peppers. Most grocery stores carry them in a can, but canned ones can't match the...

When you are searching for something different to eat that is tasty and affordable, consider some of the different ways you can prepare canned salmon. Salmon patties are not only delicious, they...

This is how to make fudge the old fashioned way with a few simple ingredients. You don't need anything special and the method is easy. The kitchen will be fragrant with the lovely smell and of...

Smoking spare ribs is a fairly straightforward process involving three ideas: (1) slow cooking, (2) using a low temperature and (3) using smoke for flavoring and heat. Amazing things happen to...

Do you love Mac n cheese? Well have I got a recipe for you. It took me forever to find a recipe to find something like this one to satisfy my cheesy need for a great casserole. I enjoy being able...

Baked potatoes are an easy to prepare and tasty side dish that you can serve with any meal. Or you can dress up a baked potato and serve it alone for a simple and satisfying lunch or dinner. ...

My grandma used to cook everything from scratch. She would make breakfast from scratch, lunch from scratch and dinner from scratch. We had loaf from scratch, salad that seemed to include...

It's that time of year when we are all preparing large dinners ,or helping to prepare. Whether you have all the new up-to-date equipment, or actually still believe in the old fashion ,hands on...

No hot dog buns? No problem. Are you afraid that your hot dog wiener will roll out of a folded slice of bread? Do you think a regular slice of bread just won't hold up? Try this easy tip. It...

Use this method for peeling your Holiday hard boiled eggs. No fuss, no muss.

Deviled eggs taste great and a great recipe for any holiday, or just a normal day supper. Here I will explain how to make them easy and quick.

Deviled Eggs is a dish that is used as an excellent side dish. Eggs are such a wonderful staple, and they are used to make several, no many, many dishes. This is my favorite. They can be eaten...

Find out how you can make the best spaghetti you ever ate.

Fried dumplings are a simple and satisfying meal. Making them can be a little tricky, however, as they are easy to burn! Here is how to make fried dumplings that are cooked nicely through and yet...

Having the whole family to your house on Thanksgiving? Worried that you will not be able to get everything done? Stop worrying. There are several things you can do to destress during the holidays.

These delicious roasted potatoes are easy to make, look beautiful and complement a wide range of entrees, from chicken to beef. Plus, they taste great hot or cold. Your friends and family will...

Have you tried to make a pot of rice, but it turned out to be one big sticky and tasteless mess? Have you wondered how do the restaurants make their rice so tasty? Well, here are some tips to...

If they follow my recipe and measurements they will never again have sticky, gummy rice. It will turn out perfect every time.

Here's a list of little-known tips and techniques learned from professional chefs and cooks. You would be surprised to know how much you can learn just by working in a high-end restaurant.

It is very important when cooking meat of any kind to make sure it is cooked all the way through. Undercooked meat, poultry and fish can cause illness and food poisoning. There are simple things...

Corn on the cob goes hand in hand with a summertime barbeque! It is so sweet and buttery, and is fun to eat as well. So how do you roast it to perfection? Well, that is actually pretty easy to do.

Tenderize meat naturally and buy the cheaper cuts and eat well. Beef cuts like shoulder roast and chuck roast as well as round steak and cuts that do not have much marbling are often tough, and...

Busy people need many shortcuts to assist them in the kitchen. Any help to cut down the cooking time or clean-up time is always greatly appreciated. I have a few shortcuts that might help you with...

Quick trick to boil eggs with easy to remove shell and under skin. Also have the perfect egg every time for your favorite dish that calls for beautiful boiled egg presentation.

Yukon Gold Potatoes are a variety of white potatoes, a thin golden skin, creamy flesh and buttery flavor, perfect for mashed potatoes. Learn my secret for the best mash ever.

Want to separate yolks from the egg whites like a chef? Kitchen supply stores will try to sell you tools (gadgets) for your needs, for example, an egg separator. You can separate yolk from the egg...

The following steps to making a good southern style gravy are reasonably simple to follow. I grew up on this gravy and my family still loves it.

Homemade chicken stock makes soups more flavorful and rich. This is an easy recipe for a pressure cooker and uses common ingredients.

Many people make their gravy or sauce based on the drippings from cooked meat, which is delicious. But what if you have no meat, or what if you’re a vegetarian? Here is a technique which allows...

If you are like me you love to cook and hate to clean up. A great chief makes a great looking and great sounding recipe. You know you can make it just like them. And you do! You feel really...

Having grown up in the South, cooked rice was pretty much a staple around our home. It's easy to cook, but if not watched closely, it is also easy to scorch on the bottom. My Cajun grandmother...

Preparing flavorful scallops is easy when using your George Foreman Grill. Not only are the scallops cooked quickly, but the grill enhances their taste by heating evenly throughout.

Blanched almonds are a specialty ingredient in many recipes. Although you can purchase almonds pre-blanched, they are more expensive. The process of blanching removes the dark skin from the...

Tired of making as big mess when you try to eat a pomegranate? Tired of spending 30 mins to get to one piece of fruit? Are you avoioding buying this extremely healthy fruit simply because of the...

Whether you are an aspiring chef and you need to be able to determine the taste differences between Parmesan and Pecorino cheese, or you are just someone that enjoys cheese, it can be rather...

Like most good cooks, you probably know "by heart" the recipes for some of your family's favorite dishes. A "pinch" of this, a "sprinkle" of that has served you well...

There are thousands of chili recipes, and there's a reason for that; There's no wrong way to make a chili. Yes, there are ways of making bad chili, but you really have to be trying hard to ruin...

Here is a traditional Polish sausage cooking technique. Easy and Delicious!

The key to perfect fudge is, I feel, all in the cooking and just the right amount of ingredient's. Lets get started!

Cooks will always find ways to stuff food in produce. If a vegetable or fruit can be hallowed, they will put food in it. Artichoke is one of those that can be hallowed but it is so underused,...

Artichokes are full of good benefits that supply our body with nutrients to lead a healthy life. Steaming is the most popular form for cooking artichoke. This tutorial will show you the easy and...

New cooks often don't know where to begin preparing artichokes for cooking, let alone cooking them. Artichokes look intimidating first hand, but they are actually not that difficult to cut and...

Cooking bacon in a microwave oven can easily be achieved without any use of outside apparatus such as microwave bacon cookers. So keep those purse strings firmly closed, your microwave oven is...