Cooking Techniques

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...

Roast in a paper bag? Such an idea elicits visions of a dry paper bag bursting into flames in the oven, charring the food inside. However, when properly coated, the paper oven bag retains...

The key to packing soup for lunch is keeping it at a safe temperature for eating later in the day. Hot foods should remain at 140 degrees F or higher to prevent growth of harmful bacteria. When...

Oven bags are special plastic bags that can withstand the high temperatures of your oven. These bags are most commonly used to cook turkey, because they keep the meat moist and eliminate the need...

It's hard to think of summer without imagining the delicious flavor of fresh vegetables. At the height of their season, fresh veggies can be savory and sweet, and it's possible to enjoy them...

An easy way to add an exotic and beautiful touch to your dishes is with the addition of edible flowers. Edible flowers are becoming more and more popular as garnishes. Common edible flowers are...

Cooking a turkey is a rather easy process, but the turkey must be properly prepared before cooking to ensure the best taste and quality. Frozen turkeys come stuffed with the neck and giblets,...

You’ve cooked a spectacular turkey. You’ve carved the bird beautifully and cut off all the unpalatable pieces and parts. You and your family have savored every morsel of your marvelous turkey...

Bell pepper adds a wonderful taste to many recipes. I am going to teach you how to have "ready to use" bell pepper that will save a lot of preparation time in future recipes. I will...

Jelly, a preserve made from pure fruit juice, is a classic way to preserve summer and fall fruits. You can make jelly out of nearly any fruit, from apples and pears to raspberries and blueberries....

Peach harvesting season is not very long so if you want to be able to enjoy your delicious peaches year round, you will need to learn how to freeze peaches properly. You can't just throw your...

It's that time of year again to start preparing for your Holiday Cooking. For our Thanksgiving dinner the most important guest is the Turkey. Its important that my turkey pleases my family and...

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.

Filling sausage casings will take a little practice, but the basic method is fairly simple. Cleaning your preparation area and gathering all of your equipment before you start will help focus your...

Leonardo da Vinci once said that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication," and keeping that statement in mind would help while packing food for a trip, be it a hiking, camping or canoeing...

If you like to eat the fish you catch and want to save some for another meal, follow these steps to freeze your fish fillets so they stay fresh.

Have you ever made a batch of cookies and left them in the oven a couple minutes too long? This is the article for you!! This also works on the hard store bought cookies as well! It is very...

When it's a warm summer day and a BBQ is in order, there's a great way to keep that delicious summer salad chilled, when placed on your table. It's a simple, easy way, to keep your salad fresh and...

Morel mushrooms can be found in many forest regions across the United States. The season for morels begins in the spring time and lasts until the fall. To ensure morels don't spoil, keep them in...

Marinades are not only for giving meat flavor but for tenderizing too! My marinade produces the most wonderful tasting beef & pork and also tenderizes them! For this recipe you should plan...

One of the greatest parts of summer is the fresh produce from our gardens. Freezing creamed corn is a great way to continue enjoying that freshness well after summer.

Cleaning Pan Fish can be a challenge if you cannot control the scales. You can control the scales by using a plastic grocery bag.

You don't have to be a gourmet cook to stuff pastry, or pasta shells. When your recipe says to "pipe filling," don't get in your car to go buy a gadget. You probably have what you need...

Eggplant is a nutritious ornamental vegetable that doesn't like cooler temperatures. Since eggplant doesn't store well either in the refrigerator or at room temperature, you should use it soon...

Oven bags are plastic, but they are created to withstand the heat of an oven. Using an oven bag is convenient because it keeps you from dirtying any dishes. The main plus to using a cooking bag is...

Butterflied leg of lamb has been cut open and unfolded like a butterfly, hence the name. It is an easy dish to prepare in the oven and takes little time and effort. Cooking a butterflied leg of...

Cooking eggs in a paper bag is a good experiment to try with scout troops. You will need to cook bacon with the eggs. Make sure that it is regular bacon and not extra lean, since the bacon grease...

It's pretty frustrating when you have a taste for guacamole, but only have rock-hard avocados on hand. Don't fret. Follow these instructions and those hard avocados will be soft in no time.

Omelets are a great way to start the day and it allows moms to know her family is getting everything they need to start off healthy. The one draw back is the time and skills it takes to make an...

Prime rib can be cooked on a barbeque with only a few simple ingredients. The rib must be marinated the night before (to add flavor to the meat) and can then be on the barbeque the next day. The...

Freezing Garlic is a new skill I learned after finding out that a head of garlic and a clove of garlic was not the same thing. My recipes for the week called for 16 cloves of garlic, so of coarse...

Dry ice can be difficult and dangerous to work with, but if you understand the mechanics of how it works and safety precautions, you can make small amounts at home to decorate for a party or to...

Fresh blackberries picked at the peak of the season are a mouthwatering rite of summer. If you find that enjoying blackberries in the summer is not enough and you would like to have some...

Making pasta from scratch can be a fun project to do with family members and a delicious way to prepare a meal. It is not always feasible, however, to make fresh pasta for each meal in a world...

Nor more testing and poking, no basting, no fancy carving, no dry meat, no lengthy work de-boning leftovers, less waste. Best of all, no pan to wash! Works for roasting chicken, too.

Truly your search stops here for how to roast a turkey that is flavorful, tender, and juicy time and time again. You will not be disappointed!

Are you wanting to save some money without sacrificing taste? Read this article to learn how to create an easy and quick meal plan that will keep you satisfied for a week. Portions can be easily...

I just love chile rellenos, I just hated trying to peel the thin skin from from the chile. Here's an easy tip!

Rice, particularly brown rice, is a heart-healthy addition to any meal. However, because it takes nearly an hour to cook rice, it can be a tough menu item to include on a regular basis. Freezing...

Ground beef is a food staple in most homes, but the way it is packaged in the store does cause a glaring problem--when you want to use it, the tube packaging makes it difficult to defrost the...

One problem with freezing your groceries is the fact that it can take hours, or even days, for some frozen goods to thaw out once they're placed in the fridge. For many people, that wait time...

If you find yourself in a situation where you have picked more fresh tomatoes from your garden than you can possibly eat don’t panic. You can store them by freezing them very easily. These...

Lots of recipes call for chopped nuts, but few offer guidance on how to best chop them. If you don't have pre-chopped nuts on hand and you expect that carefully chopping away with your kitchen...

Do you ever overcook cookies to where they are too hard to enjoy?

Sometimes you'll just need a few drops of lemon juice for a specific recipe, a great cocktail or for seasoning a fresh fillet of fish. But if you don't have a handy dispenser of pre-squeezed lemon...

Well after spending the majority of my life on the water I learned from my mother how to prepare shrimp for freezing. It is done in a simple manner and they last for a couple of years if you do...

Potato baker bags create perfectly done baked potatoes in your microwave. The inside of the potato cooks thoroughly and remains moist, while the skin stays tender. Each bag is large enough to hold...

This article will give you the information you need to prepare fresh shrimp for freezing.

With one wrong move, a stew can quickly go from savory and delicious to over-seasoned by too much pepper, salt or other spices. There are many methods available to remedy an over-spiced stew...

Flowers made from icing are a common cake decoration. Learn to sculpt roses from icing to create a beautifully decorated cake. Use royal icing or a very stiff butter cream icing for roses to hold...