Cooking Techniques

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...

Your toaster oven may be the most underused piece of cooking equipment in your home. While there are many foods you can prepare in this small oven, many people use it solely for the basics, such...

This is an easy and inexpensive way to remove the pungent garlic smell from your hands after preparing garlic for a meal. We all know the annoying smell which seems to be stuck on your hands after...

Garlic oil is delicious on almost anything. The smell itself is wonderful and it saves you time from using a garlic press every time you want that wonderful garlic flavor! Drizzle this on fish,...

this is a recipe that my mom used to make in my early years and it is soooo good. This article teaches moms to make a healthy dish that the whole family will love.Even though it is more like a...

After I chop fresh garlic my hands will smell for days of garlic no matter how many times I wash them, it makes me sick. Here is a good way to rid of the smell.

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...

How to make garlic angel hair pasta, with turkey lemon balls is tasty, quick and easy. This eHow article will explain how to make garlic angel hair pasta, with turkey lemon balls, in 35 minutes...

Even if cooking just isn’t your thing, convince your family that you are a good cook simply by using these simple tricks.

Two of my favorite and "must-have" ingredients that I use when cooking include fresh garlic and raw onions. For years I have been resigned to the fact that, when preparing meals using...

I was just a kid when my great grand mother used to make Chile salsa in a Mokohete which is a bowl made of rock with Hand grinder made of rock . This is a old method of grinding your own salsa...

Do you get that garlic smell on your hands after cutting or dicing garlic? You would be amazed that it can sometimes hang around for weeks. This easy step will allow you to rid of the smell.

Does your recipe call for minced garlic? Try this quick trick to get the most out of your clove. All you need is a microplane grater and a few quick flicks of your wrist!

Learn how to make a delicious steak tip sub. Just follow these simple instructions, and you can enjoy an awesome meal easy and quick!

When using fresh garlic, you may consider how to store the cloves for later use. It's simple, green, and useful for other recipes. Find out how with these easy steps.

Roast garlic is a popular dish, both as an accompaniment or an ingredient to a main dish or as a stand-alone dish that is easily spread on French bread or even crackers. The trick to roasting...

Are you craving some moist, flavorful pork chops? Think you might like those with an extra kick of garlic? Then this is the recipe for you. What follows is a brief technique for breading and...

Apple butter, with its sweet and nutty flavor, is a treat on a simple slice of bread or a bagel, or it can serve as a replacement for regular butter in a baking recipe. When it comes to cooking,...

Mushrooms are fun to cook with once you get the hang of the basic steps for preparing and adding them to recipes. Typically, it's best to cook mushrooms in a skillet or oven before adding them to...

You have got a recipe calling for numerous cloves of garlic and you dread the thought of peeling all of these!

Chicken giblets are often used to add complementary flavor to other dishes. Some of the foods that can be enhanced with the flavor of chicken giblets include stuffings, gravies and soups. However,...

Often, a toaster oven makes sense to have in a small kitchen. Most models have timers and can be set to bake or broil at certain temperatures, making them more like mini-ovens than toasters....

If you have ever eaten venison and had the reaction that is too gamey tasting then you know what I am talking about. Even my dad was one of those that said he would never eat venison because it...

Bison, otherwise known as buffalo, has been gaining popularity as a red meat. It's as versatile as beef but leaner and has lower calories. Because bison is from the same genetic family as cattle,...

Shiitake mushrooms are a favorite for vegetarian cooking due to their high protein content, meaty, chewy texture and rich flavor. They are high in vitamins and minerals, low in fat, help to...

Jack Daniels Baked Beans are a perfect compliment to any barbecue. They are sweet and salty and taste good with any barbecue staple. Your friends and family will be very impressed that you made...

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...

Salmon is a popular fish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. One of the most popular methods of preparation is smoking. Smoked salmon can be used for appetizers, snacks, as an ingredient...

Shrimp well what else can I say just follow the steps and go for it.....

Ever wish there was an easy way to peel the skin off garlic? Well, here's a fast and easy way to peel garlic and mince it without having to buy a garlic press.

This recipe is SO delicious and with basil butter, it becomes unusual! You can make it by hand if you don't have blender. Steak is great almost for every occasion, and if you have steak-loving...

My article is about making pizza. It includes tips on creating a pizza that family and friends will rave about. A few simple techniques will improve the flavor of your pizza; and also may...

You often read in a recipe that you should "paste" the garlic before adding it to the other ingredients. But what do you have to do to "paste" garlic, and what, exactly, does...

Anyone who has ever cooked with garlic knows that breath isn't the only thing tampered by the smell. This article will offer tried and true remedies to removing the smell of garlic from your hands.

You might want to make garlic soup for your date, just don't kiss him afterwards!

When presented with a bountiful bin of organic garlic how do you know which is the best bulb to select? Often, you will open a bulb only to find it's dried out, sprouting or moldy. Learn how to...

Garlic, in addition to making your meals more tasty, has many proven health benefits. Using it is easy if you know how to mince garlic.

Roasting garlic makes it soft, spreadable and makes it taste mild yet flavorful. It is a tasty additive to any meal, appetizer, or even just as a snack. It can be spread on bread or crackers,...

Think you can’t make fancy roasted garlic? It is incredibly easy, and so tasty! The roasting process mellows the flavor of the garlic, so it's not as pungent as you might expect. The resulting...

I originally posted this on www.recipezaar.com and I got such unexpected rave reviews that I have decided to share this recipe as often as I possibly can. You will love this recipe and anyone you...

Who all wants to impress a loved one with a fancy dinner? Or maybe you want something simple to serve the family at night after a long work day? This recipe for Pasta Primavera is perfect! It's...

Many recipes call for fresh garlic, and many dishes are enhanced by the addition of garlic. Knowing how to mince your own garlic will save you money, and is a giant step up in flavor from using...

Why struggle peeling clove after clove of garlic for that special recipe ... With three easy steps, you'll peel an entire bulb in less than 15 seconds!

Onions and garlic are basic ingredients in many dishes. I know I love to add them to most of the dishes that I cook. But after chopping them up your hands always have that lingering smell. No...

Do you love to cook, but hate the odors that garlic and onions leave on your hands? Don't walk around smelling like a kitchen for the rest of the day, try this simple trick and it will remove...

Learn how to chop the garlic with expert tips and advice on cooking in this free video clip on dutch oven recipes.

Learn how to brown the garlic with expert tips and advice on cooking in this free video clip on dutch oven recipes.

Fresh garlic can't be beat, but trying to peel it sure might make you beat by the time it is finished. Save time, and also hassle by using this easy hassle-free, sure-fire peeling technique. Now...

Learn how to add garlic & tomato paste to a base for a filet mignon wine sauce recipe in this free cooking with alcohol class on video.

Part 2 - Learn how to roast garlic in this food seasonings video with easy cooking tips & techniques.