Cooking Techniques

Cooking is a competitive art form, and in order to become successful chef you must have a wild passion for culinary adventure that sets you head and shoulders above the competition. Years of...

Sea urchins are spiny, baseball-sized, ocean-dwelling creatures. Considered a delicacy in some areas, sea urchins are becoming a popular item in the culinary world. There are more than 500...

After reading this article you will be able to add delicious smoke flavor to all of your foods. The article demonstrates both "hot smoking" and "cold smoking" so you can...

If you love french fries, you probably cannot get enough of them. But one order of restaurant french fries can cost as much as an entire bag of potatoes for homemade french fries. However, if you...

Liquids come to a boil when their internal pressure equals the external pressure placed on them. The vapor pressure of a liquid is the movement within it as its molecules convert into a gaseous...

Many know limburger cheese for its characteristic pungent smell. While its aroma may turn off some, the spicy, slightly sweet taste of this soft cheese is nectar to others. Although terrific by...

The yellowtail snapper (Lutjanus chrysurus), also known as yellowtail or cola, lives in the Atlantic Ocean between Massachusetts and Brazil, and is most common off the coast of Florida and in the...

A Primo grill is an oval-shaped ceramic grill. These grills can be used to cook commonly grilled items such as poultry and meat, and they can also be used for making pizza, cookies and bread by...

An electric pressure cooker can allow you to enjoy your favorite recipes in a fraction of the time. Pressure cookers trap steam created during cooking and allows it to build up inside the cooker...

Meat enthusiasts will want to make a backyard BBQ smoker to enjoy delicious, tender meat. Smoking imparts a flavorful essence by cooking meat at low temperatures for long periods of time. The end...

Slow-cooking meat in a fire pit is perfect for parties. It not only can make dining more fun, but, since the process works particularly well with large pieces of meat, such as whole turkeys, hams...

Grape leaves are traditionally used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Most people know grape leaves as the covering for dolmades, or stuffed grape leaves. You can purchase grape leaves...

Butchers will normally have trimmed and cut up pork prior to selling it. However, if you buy a side of pork, it will need to be butchered into manageable sizes. Not all the cuts require the use of...

Roasting a pig on a spit is an excellent way to feed a large number of guests, particularly during an outdoor event. Order a whole pig from a local butcher or supermarket at least one week in...

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.

Cooking a whole chicken over a fire pit presents several obstacles to finishing with an evenly cooked chicken. The whole chicken's shape, and the heat patterns of a fire pit, often cause the legs...

There are quite a few different techniques to deep pit barbecuing, and different people will swear by different things. The basic design, however, is the same, and quite simple to construct. Once...

Barbecuing with charcoal is a great outdoor cooking method for slow-cooked, flavorful food. The process is different from charcoal grilling, where food is cooked on a rack that sits directly over...

Ever wonder how the pro's do it? Make their icing on the cake look so perfect and smooth? Well for one, most of them use fondant, but when you're in a hurry and don't have time for fondant a few...

Grilling with charcoal is one of the oldest forms of outdoor food preparation. Grilling can add unique flavor to a variety of meats and vegetables. Learning to use a grill is relatively easy, as...

If you're married or unattached or want to be attached to some guy/gal, follow this bouncing knife and fork, and if this doesn't get him or her to start giving you some "after the meal"...

The volcano onion is always a crowd favorite whenever visiting a hibachi-style Japanese restaurant. While many guests think the volcano may be the most challenging trick required of the chef, in...

Today's pressure cookers come with safety features that cooks years ago probably wished they had as pressure cooker lids would sometimes fly off midcooking, making a huge mess in the kitchen. All...

Home canning is not difficult but does require special equipment, excess produce and time. The rewards are many and include filling the pantry shelves with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables,...

My article is about cooking for two. Sometimes cooking for two is just as challenging as cooking for one. After you read my article, that evening meal is not all that hard to put together in...

A eHow reader asked me if I had a recipe for pepper jelly and I dont have a personal one but I found a recipe in my Blue Bell book of preserving that is like my bible for freezing and canning. I...

Crustacean lovers! Check out how to handle a live lobster. There’re 2 different types of lobsters – Maine & Spiny. The Maine or Clawed lobsters contain more meat while Spiny lobsters, also...

Sometimes when making sunny side up eggs, the yolk will break when it hits the pan. Making eggs should not be frustrating, but after mastering a few tricks of the trade, you too can cook the most...

Using liquid nitrogen as your secret ingredient, you can cook up amazing recipes of the future. You are only limited by your imagination. The hardest part will be acquiring the liquid nitrogen....

We’ve all seen Julia make this demi-glaze and it seems so easy – Right? Well actually it is. A demi-glaze is nothing more than 1 part beef stock with 1 part brown sauce. Add a little Sherry to...

Making smoked pepperoni with a Bradley Smoker takes time and patience, but the results are more than worth it. A tender, semi-dry pepperoni with just the right amount of tang is the result of this...

What better way to end a summer day than to fire up the grill and invite over a few friends for drinks, laughs and food? Even the best summer barbecue can be even better with a few simple tips...

Julia Child was an American chef who introduced French cuisine and gourmet cooking techniques to mainstream America through her cookbooks and television shows. Julia Child appealed to the average...

Canning Winter Jam is something not too many people know about. My Grandmother use to can every year. She put up everything in the garden and then she would make things like preserves and jams....

Learning advanced cooking techniques can seem daunting at first, especially when dealing with open flames. There are many ways to add flavor, and zest to food. The flambe is a classic technique...

Using a steam oven to prepare your food offers many benefits, including shorter cooking times and a higher moisture content in your food, which leads to improved texture, flavor and presentation....

Cooking in a steam oven offers a number of benefits that include reduced cooking times and higher moisture content. More moisture in your dishes will result in better flavor, texture and...

Smoking is a method of preserving meats. There are two methods: hot or cold smoking. Cold smoking can take days while hot smoking takes a few hours. By smoking your meat of choice using your...

Cooking a pig in a BBQ pit is a fun and exciting experience, ideal for a large party, family gathering or group of friends on a nice summer day. It takes some time for preparation, and also to...

Sausage is a food that is enjoyed by many, and there's nothing like creating and eating your own sausage. Although many people eat sausage with the edible casing on, you can create sausage with...

My Part Two section is about SALT. The Rodney Dangerfield of the spice department. No Respect. About the only bad thing I can think of about salt is you DON'T rub it in your wound. That's only an...

Ham is an ideal meat to prepare for holiday gatherings or just for a fun family dinner. Although you can purchase your own cured and smoked ham from a grocery store, it is much more flavorful and...

If you've always wanted to cook pizza like the pros do, you don't have to look any further than your own backyard. If you have a variety of rocks and stones taking up space in your yard, it's time...

Creating your own sausage at home is a fun activity that helps you create the most fresh meat products for you and your family. It does not require that many ingredients (depending on what you put...

Zong zi is the traditional food for the Dragon Boat Festival in China. You may see zongzi in different shapes like most popular triangular and pyramidal. Zongzi is a special kind of dumpling with...

In today's world of questionable food products, salmonella scares and high prices, growing your own food is becoming more popular. In agricultural areas where livestock is permitted, keeping...

Corn oil is generally made using a combination of natural and chemical processes that ultimately separate the oil in the germ of the corn from the rest of the plant materials. You can make your...

Hot pepper rings are a popular addition to foods from sandwiches to pizza. These pepper rings are sliced up and canned in a pickling solution, giving them a distinct vinegar flavor that many...

When you are cooking for a large group planning the amount and types of food you will have can be a complicated process. Many favorite recipes are only designed to feed six or eight people....

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...