Cooking Techniques

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...

Want to know the secret to good 'ole southern style fried chicken? It's buttermilk! All you need to do is soak your chicken pieces in buttermilk prior to frying and you'll have that delicious...

Soy flour can be used as a substitute for wheat flour when frying chicken. It is high-protein and low-carb, making it suitable for low-carbohydrate diets. Since it contains no gluten, it is also...

How you place chicken on a smoker has a lot to do with your end product. Depending on the cut of chicken that you are smoking there are a few different ways that you can place the meat.

Duck eggs are not very different from chicken eggs and are very simply cooked in many of the same ways. Duck eggs have more protein in the white and more fat in the yolk, which makes them ideal...

Pole beans are a popular vegetable for the home garden, but the tough pods can be difficult to cook properly. Because the large, flat pole bean has such a tough exterior, it needs to be cooked...

Searing chicken before baking involves browning the chicken in hot oil on the stove top and then placing the chicken into a moderate oven and finishing the cooking process at a longer and lower...

When it comes to dinner, chicken has long been the go-to bird for household across America and the world. Chicken is versatile, inexpensive and has the potential to be very tasty. Chicken...

There are various combinations of spices that are used in Indian cooking that give the food a distinct flavor, such as cumin, ginger and the combination of spices known as curry or garam masala....

Cooking crispy chicken is easy when you know what ingredient to use. Here is one way to achieve the crispy texture of chicken.

When you purchase chicken parts, you are paying a premium for someone else to cut up the whole chicken. Those trying to stretch their food budget can instead buy a fryer chicken whole and cut it...

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

When the weather warms up and summer arrives, many people enjoy preparing food out on the grill instead of in the kitchen. Bone-in chicken breasts are a food item that is delicious when prepared...

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...

Chicken jerky is a convenient, healthy snack. Make your own chicken jerky at home with your smoker for a long-lasting snack. Your smoked chicken jerky will be a portable snack for long camping or...

Putting a piece of meat on a stick and cooking it slowly over an open fire is likely one of the oldest methods of cooking, yet we still love it. Today we don't have to rub two sticks together to...

Grilling breaded chicken will give you a more healthful meal than frying it in vegetable oil and may take less time than cooking in the oven, depending on your grill temperature. Chicken and all...

If you cook for a family, or even just for yourself, you probably have a lot of other things to do. If you know what to do and plan ahead, you can simplify your cooking and have a lot more time...

Everyone loves that unique flavor and crunch of KFC’s Extra Crispy chicken. Now you can enjoy that same taste and texture, using your own fresh chicken pieces, at home! After one bite of this...

While fast food is delicious, it can get expensive if you go out quite often to eat. One way to save money is to create delicious and healthy fast food meals at home.

Baby George Foreman Rotisserie ovens lock in the juices of meat while allowing unhealthy fat to drip into collection pans. Learn how to properly prepare the oven and balance the meat to get the...

Making a meal in a slow cooker is incredibly simple, and this Chinese chicken recipe is no exception. The chicken can be eaten as-is with steamed vegetables, over rice or wrapped in lettuce...

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...

This is an easy, fire and forget way to make barbecue chicken. Make it once and it'll be a hit, guaranteed.

Chicken is a meat that is eaten world over and since it is white meat it is considered to be much healthier than a lot of red meat available in the market. You can do a lot with chicken in terms...

Anytime you cook and eat an egg, you may notice a white lump within the albumen. This white lump is the chicken fetus. Years ago, eggs had no such noticeable lumps. Hormones introduced to...

Electric rotisserie ovens bring the concept of outdoor rotisserie grilling inside. The process promotes flavor and health by locking in the juices of meat while allowing unhealthy fat to drip into...

How to cook a chicken over an open fire or cooking the old way.

You want your baked chicken to be so good, that maybe you can forget about fried chicken. Most people prefer fried chicken, but baked chicken is healthier for you. You want the baked chicken to...

Foods that cannot be eaten within a few days may be frozen to preserve their life and to create an easy meal for another day. Chicken salad is a dish that can be made in bulk, making it a popular...

Did you buy a whole chicken from your grocery store? Do you know how to cut it into pieces to fry, bake or grill? I learned from my mom let me show you how to cut your chicken into pieces.

A simple chicken barbecue can turn a mundane weekend into a great party. With a little bit of planning and preparation, barbecuing a chicken is one of the best ideas for a party, for a picnic at...

Here's a quick and easy recipe for a different kind of chicken on the grill!

Looking for ways to use your garden produce? Here are step-by-step instructions that will show you how to make a healthy, low-fat Tomato Basil Chicken and pasta dish that will use up some fresh...

Learn how to save bones from roast chicken and turn them into chicken soup. Using soup bones has been used in times of economic downturn for centuries. Use these tips to learn how to make...

Chicken is the go-to protein for many but it can get dry and tough if overcooked on the grill. Grill it with confidence and get tender results every time with these steps, no salt or BBQ sauces...

With careful planning, you can cut your cooking time and make satisfying, healthy meals for your family almost every night. The key is to think ahead and make extra portions of main ingredients...

If you have chickens you probably have more eggs than you can use at times and not enough at other times. Learn how to freeze your chicken eggs so you will have them when you need them in this...

Tarragon is another very popular perennial herb. It is very aromatic and has a scent similar to anise. The plant has long narrow leaves and the plant grows about 2' in height so it can be place...

I am a huge believer of taking out the processed carbohydrates out of your diet if you want to feel energetic and maintain your optimum weight. This means no white/processed flour, rice, pasta and...

Your ways with chicken always get raves at parties. No one has a party without your special dessert. Everyone wants your barbecue skills. Test those skills against others in the country and see...

Solar ovens use sunlight to cook food, are easy to use, and are economically efficient. A properly built solar oven can reach temperatures of up to 425 degrees. With experience and a little...

A new technique for baking chicken is done by cutting the back from the chicken, and baking with a foil wrapped brick in the oven. Using the brick adds weight which flattens the chicken and aids...

I have been a fan of cooking shows since the days of The Frugal Gourmet and Jacques Pepin. One of my favorite parts of these shows is watching the chef "plate" the food. Plating the food...

Friends of ours have a free range chicken farm. They are very generous and share eggs with all of the neighbors. The eggs are extremely fresh and delicious, but impossible to peel when...

Spatchcock is a term that means "to butterfly". It is a method of preparing whole chickens to roast or grill by removing the backbone. A spatchcocked chicken will cook faster, and is...

Barbecue chicken without an outdoor grill can be done in the kitchen. The best part of the chicken to barbeque is the drumsticks. The drumsticks is the best part of the chicken to barbeque...

Breading chicken always seems difficult and time consuming. Here is an easy way to bread chicken without a lot of steps. If you follow these simple instructions, you will be on your way to...

You can cut the cost of dinner down by buying a whole chicken and cutting it yourself. When you buy the pre-cut chicken it costs you two or even three times more then buying the whole chicken....

There are different types of drumsticks and more than one way to fry drumsticks. It does not matter if it's a chicken leg or a turkey leg, poultry must be cooked completely down to the bone for...