Cooking Techniques

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...

Grilling and baking meats and vegetables in foil pouches is a way to make preparation and cleanup easier. Cooking in foil pouches locks in savory flavors during the cooking process. You can use...

Cooking a free-form meatloaf is necessary if you don't own a loaf pan, or you may simply prefer the results. The free-form technique allows grease to drain from the meatloaf and exposes all sides...

Wood smoke imparts a rich flavor to foods that many people enjoy. Smoking is associated with outdoor grilling, though the flavor of smoke can be created at home in a typical oven. The idea may...

Grill delicious spare ribs in the oven by utilizing your broiler and a few simple strategies. Ovens are capable of providing the direct high heat that sears like a grill and a controlled low heat...

Smoking meat with hardwood chips in gas grills requires more steps than in traditional charcoal grills. Simply throwing wood chips on the flames of gas grill burners will char the chips and not...

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. ...

The convenience of a gas grill over charcoal is readily apparent. With gas, there is no need to struggle with lighting coals---simply turn the grill on and you're ready to cook almost instantly....

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...

Do you want to know an easy way to bake potatoes directly on the outside barbecue grill? This is an easy 6 step process to show you how do accomplish the task.

There is no need to waste energy to cook dinner when you can harness the power of the sun. A solar cooker concentrates the heat of the sun to cook food placed inside of it. It is handy for when...

Ground meat is usually cooked in a large skillet on the stove. While the stove-top method is the quickest way to brown ground meats before using them in other recipes, it isn't the only way. You...

Have you ever tried grilling corn on the cob? I’ve tried this many times, sometimes in my backyard and others when I am camping. I learned the hard way that you can easily burn the corn if you...

The Peace Corps promoted solar cookers as early as the 1960s. In the 1970s, Americans Barbara Kerr and Sherry Cole touted the benefits of cooking with solar power. By 2009, the Solar Cookers...

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...

Grillers who use gas grills can achieve a more traditional smoky grilled flavor by adding wood chips to their backyard repertoire. Adding wood to the grilling process will enhance the flavor of...

Grilling has become a preferred method of cooking around the country. While grilling takes time to learn to do well, gas grills have made the practice more accessible to amateurs with...

Do not allow the summer to elapse without preparing one of the tastiest delicacies. Prepare and cook spareribs on a gas grill and you will have a very satisfied family. The secret to tender...

Turkey Legs are super sellers at festivals, bazaars, and even craft shows. It is a nice way to make some money because everyone loves roasted turkey legs.

Microwave dinners take 8 to 10 minutes to prepare. Grilling a fresh steak takes about the same amount of time as preparing a frozen meal. This is a recipe that will walk you through the process...

The ways to prepare spare ribs are numerous, but barbecue enthusiasts will agree that smoking the ribs is the best way to start. This method not only cooks the meat thoroughly, but infuses it with...

We are all looking for ways to shortening our time cooking or doing prep work. Even the stay at home mom needs some time saving tips. Here are a few tips that may save you some extra steps or time...

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...

There isn't much better than a good meal while camping and this one is sure to please. The best part is that it makes individual portions for each camper, can be premade, and is a breeze to make...

Fresh green peppers can add wonderful flavor to many meals. Unfortunately, not all recipes call for a whole green pepper so a good amount goes to waste and green peppers can sometimes be pricey. ...

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...

Nothing says summer like fresh corn and nothing beats grilling for cooking a perfect ear every time! And no need to waste time soaking first!

Recipe for fall off the bone, tender baby back ribs, just using your own favorite BBQ sauce. Guaranteed.

One of the charms of "roughing it" is time-traveling to an era before fast food or sit-down restaurants, to when humans cooked food over open flames. Enjoying this primitive culinary adventure...

With summertime comes the fun of grilling food outside. In addition to hamburgers, hotdogs and steaks, a number of other foods can be grilled, such as chicken, pork and even vegetables. The most...

The crisp, crunchy exterior of fried foods is a big part of what makes them so appealing and delicious, which is why they can be a problem to reheat. Many methods of reheating fried foods will...

Corn on the Cob is crucial to your barbeque. Best of all it is really cheap to pick up at the store and cooks up on the grill in about 20 minutes. These instructions are the way I cook it…very...

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...

A delicious juicy turkey is a great treat for your guests at any time of entertaining. Of course Thanksgiving and Christmas are the holidays most people tend to prepare turkey. Depending on how...

Prime rib roast is a cut of meat that can hold between 2 and 7 cow ribs. It is one of the 8 basic cuts of beef. When sliced, it will form several rib eye steaks. Prime rib roast is most commonly...

Placing briquettes correctly is quickly learned and easy to remember. Follow the directions below to become a master chef outdoors.

The word filet mignon means "exquisite fillet" in French, and is a cut of meat from the tenderloin of a cow. The filet mignon tenderloin is the most tender and expensive cut of beef available, and...

Filet mignon is a cut of beef taken from the tenderloin of the cow. Filet mignon means "dainty fillet" in French and is known as the tenderest part of the cow. It also has the lowest fat content....

Who doesn't love a nice juicy hot dog in the summer time? Some people enjoy grilling these picnic delicacies on the barbecue, however, some simply don't have that luxury. This guide will help...

When microwaves first arrived on the scene, they were touted for three things: warming up coffee, microwave popcorn, and fixing a MICROWAVE BAKED POTATO! Up until that point, to enjoy a...

The Boston butt, contrary to its name, is a cut of pork from the upper shoulder of a pig. It is often roasted until the meat is extremely tender and falling off of the bone and is commonly called...

Have you run out of freezer paper but have raw meat that needs to be frozen? Don't fear, I've found a way of freezing meat that actually lasts longer than using freezer paper. Tested side by side...

This is a very simple and clever way to remove aluminum foil from frozen meat without leaving fragments and pieces clinging to the meat. I’ll share with you this easy technique that my mother...

If you love the taste of smoked food, you may think a charcoal grill is the best way to achieve it. Actually, though, unless you have an especially high grade of charcoal, the smoke flavor you...

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...

Smoking food was once a common method of preservation. Uncooked food was exposed to the smoke from smoldering material, such as wood or dried plants. The chemical composition of smoke is a...

If you hate the mess that comes with cooking your favorite deep fried dishes, or sauces that always seem to splatter then this is for you. Even when you use splatter screens the mess finds it's...

We all have nights after work when we want a well flavored meal, but we're too tired to spend the rest of the evening in the kitchen. Fire up the grill, or oven if you prefer, and get ready for...

Baked potatoes are the perfect side dish when grilling dinner for family/friends. They are delicious and easy to make. How long it takes to grill baked potatoes will depend solely on the size of...

Propane and natural gas grills cook food at a fairly high temperature, using direct heat. On the other hand, smokers cook slowly, using indirect heat and smoke. Some gas grills have a wood-chip...