Cooking Techniques

There is nothing better than biting into the first batch of chocolate cookies when they are fresh from the oven. Learn how to keep them that way with this simple trick.

Heat a block of Himalayan salt crystals to season foods while they cook on its surface. Himalayan salt crystals contain many different natural minerals that give foods cooked on them a complex...

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...

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. ...

Turkey is the Icon of thanksgiving. If you are stuck with the honor of cooking the Turkey this year then this is an easy way to do it.

Convection ovens circulate hot air through the cooking chamber, decreasing the baking time required. Most recipes specify cooking times for conventional ovens; using a convection oven means you...

Tired of getting grease burns while trying to cook your morning eggs? Here’s an easy, safe and effective recipe to cook those delicious eggs.

AGA markets a line of ranges for residential use which feature a cooktop, a multi-use oven, a convection oven, and a separate broiler compartment. The multi-use oven features a defrost setting,...

Spaghetti squash is a low calorie food, with only about 37 calories per 4-oz. serving. Spaghetti squash can be cooked in a variety of different ways, such as grilling, boiling, slow cooking, and...

The cocoa bean roasting process dries and roasts the beans. Cocoa beans roast anywhere from 250 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 35 minutes. After roasting, the shells must be removed...

This recipe will allow you to cook a turkey in about 2 hours ... great for last minute cooking during the holidays!

Turkey is usually the main attraction at many family gatherings, but the way it is prepared can vary greatly. Turkey can be made by grilling, using an electric roaster, and even by using a...

Using your oven to sterilize jars you use for canning is an effective and efficient way to prevent the growth of harmful mold and bacteria in any food you choose to can. Not only does it protect...

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...

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...

Easy-Bake Ovens can be a lot of fun, but the prepackaged food mixes can be expensive, not to mention the fact that most of them are sweets. There are other foods that can be made in an Easy-Bake...

These delicious roasted potatoes are easy to make, look beautiful and complement a wide range of entrees, from chicken to beef. Plus, they taste great hot or cold. Your friends and family will...

Much like roasting other vegetables and meats, roasting fennel cooks the vegetable through in such a way that it becomes soft and slightly browned on the outside. The smell and the taste, however,...

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...

Convection ovens can make your cakes fluffier and slightly larger, and can bake several cakes at one time. Convection cooking also ensures that your cakes are evenly baked, regardless of their...

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...

Wood-burning ovens might seem difficult and intimidating to operate at first. Yet once you get the hang of firing and regulating the oven temperature, they are relatively easy to use, even for the...

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...

Sweet potatoes are not only tasty, they are easy to make in a convection oven. When preparing a full meal, if you have a convection oven, microwave and a conventional oven, you can make the...

Dehydrating food is a great way to preserve it or make it more packable. You can take dehydrated food on long travels, while backpacking or on camping trips. Homemade dehydrated food is better...

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...

Baking eggs in a muffin tin is a very convenient way to cook a nutritious meal. With this method, you can use just plain eggs or add your favorite omelet ingredients for a mini-omelet. The choices...

Braising is a cooking method employed to cook and tenderize cuts of meat. Braising is not difficult, and you can accomplish it using water or beef broth. Braising a rump roast will yield a tender,...

Fish is an excellent source of protein, not to mention that it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. There are several ways to prepare fish, including pan frying, grilling and baking. If all you own is...

Convection ovens work by circulating hot air through the oven cavity by a rear-mounted fan. These ovens are preferred by many cooks because of the even heat distribution and absence of hot spots...

Cucumber, like squashes and melons, belongs to the cucurbitaceae family. The entire cucumber fruit is edible, even the seeds. Cucumber seeds are small and elongated. They range in color from white...

Broiling is a form of cooking in which high heat above the food cooks the food. In many ways, it is like upside down grilling and is a good way to cook fragile foods such as fish or many dishes...

Slices of bacon are often cooked on a stove top or in a microwave, but cooking this meat in a regular, conventional oven can be easier and much less messy. Better, more consistent browning results...

Turkey. It’s not just for holidays. Turkey meat has less fat than some other meats, and is now commonly used to top salads and sandwiches just as much as it tops off Thanksgiving feasts. To roast...

Hazelnuts are a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory recipes, as well as eaten by themselves. Because hazelnuts usually come with the skins still on, they might seem a...

Toasted coconut can add interest to all kinds of desserts: cakes, cookies and pies. Toasting raw coconut brings out its nutty flavor, while keeping its sweetness intact; and because toasting...

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.

A cast iron griddle allows you to cook pancakes, eggs, burgers and some flat breads on the stovetop to perfection. Provided the griddle is already seasoned, only a thin layer of oil is needed to...

Here is a traditional Polish sausage cooking technique. Easy and Delicious!

Cooking bacon in a microwave oven can easily be achieved without any use of outside apparatus such as microwave bacon cookers. So keep those purse strings firmly closed, your microwave oven is...

Wood burning ovens are critical to making a fresh, crispy Italian-style pizza. While these were once the exclusive property of restaurants, wood burning pizza ovens are available for savvy home...

For more than 100 years, the Coleman Company Inc. has designed and created easy-to-use recreation and camping products, including outdoor cooking tools such as stoves and ovens. The Coleman Camp...

A fish poacher is typically used to cook fish in an oven or on a stove. Poaching is a technique that cooks food delicately and evenly in a barely simmering liquid - a healthier option than frying...

Using a cooking or meat thermometer measures the internal temperature of meats and egg dishes. It's not only necessary to check the temperature in order to destroy harmful bacteria in your food,...

Foods begin to mold within 24 hours of preparation, causing spoilage that leads to wasted groceries and leftovers. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and antimicrobial, prolonging the freshness of...

Solar cookers are ovens that convert the light from the Sun into heat used to cook food. People use these cookers all over the world, especially in warm climates where other forms of cooking fuel...

Steaming rice cakes can be a hard and long tedious if you do not have a large steamer. Most steamers cannot accommodate a muffin pan which is the more commonly used molder for the rice cake. With...

Wood burning stoves are much more efficient cookers than you may realize. True they take some getting used to, and you may have to enjoy a few failures before you achieve success, but mastering...

Using your microwave oven is a great way to save energy and prepare food faster. In fact, microwave oven use has become so popular there numerous dishes, breakfast foods, snacks and even...