Cooking Techniques

Hemp is a wonderfully versatile and beneficial substance and hemp seeds can be used in cooking and baking to add a nutty flavor to all kinds of sweet and savory dishes. Cooked and strung together,...

Penne pasta, also known as "quills," according to the National Pasta Association, complements a variety of pasta dishes. Because of its sturdy shape, it can hold up to even the heartiest pasta...

Molasses is a flavorful sweetener that is a byproduct of sugar cane or sugar beet processing. At one time, molasses was the major sweetener used in the United States. While its popularity has...

With improved technology, pressure cookers--once considered old-fashioned and outdated cooking tools--provide a number of benefits, from health to efficiency, that make them a valuable kitchen item.

Metal steamers are a common kitchen tool that many people don't know how to use. These adjustable stainless steel flower-like devices are lurking in a drawer in a lot of kitchens without ever...

Deviled eggs taste great and a great recipe for any holiday, or just a normal day supper. Here I will explain how to make them easy and quick.

Blanching vegetables is a method of partially cooking vegetables through the plunging of them briefly into boiling water. It can be a way of preserving nutrients so that you can freeze the...

Fresh corn on the cob is in season from May to September, which makes it the perfect side dish for all of your summer parties and holidays. According to Organicfacts.net, corn is rich in...

Food coloring can add a fun, festive visual element to many dishes, but it's best suited for liquids and pastes where the coloring can be mixed in, rather than solid food items. Pasta, however,...

Burning food does not produce tasty results---especially in soup---but a quick-fix remedy to get a scorched taste out of soup could sit in your kitchen cabinets. To avoid scorching your soup in...

Induction ranges work differently from other cooktops. These stoves heat food by transmitting electromagnetic energy from a copper coil located beneath the burner to the pot or pan placed on top....

Hot boxes, also known as hay boxes, may be the ultimate low-tech slow-cooker. An insulated cardboard box traps heat and uses it to finish cooking your food. You start the food cooking, stick it...

Who doesn't love southern comfort food? This is a simple "set it and forget" recipe anyone can make. It contains less fat and sodium but ultimate flavor. I hope you and your family have...

Chicken soup and other soups made with meat or other fatty ingredients render fat as they cook. Removing the fat before serving makes the soup more attractive, palatable and healthful. Skimming...

Quick trick to boil eggs with easy to remove shell and under skin. Also have the perfect egg every time for your favorite dish that calls for beautiful boiled egg presentation.

Deep-fried turkey is a Southern holiday favorite. It's possible to make a home turkey fryer and deep-fry turkey in your own backyard. You must be careful, however, to have the right-sized...

Homemade jams, jellies and preserves can be stored in a variety of ways, such as freezing or refrigerating, but perhaps the best way is to process them in Ball canning jars. Canning can extend the...

When preparing boiled eggs for deviled eggs or other decorative ways, you definitely want the egg white on the boiled egg to stay in tack. How annoying is it when the shell on the egg you’ve...

Having grown up in the South, cooked rice was pretty much a staple around our home. It's easy to cook, but if not watched closely, it is also easy to scorch on the bottom. My Cajun grandmother...

Rice is a staple in the diets of many people all over the world. Although it is used so frequently, it is often thought to be a difficult food to cook successfully. While boiling is a popular...

Successful canning requires lids that will produce a vacuum seal. It's important that you protect your canned fruits, vegetables and meats properly, or your food may spoil and your family could...

Do you love the fresh taste of Silver Queen Corn? I'm going to teach you two different ways to freeze it so that you can enjoy the flavor even when the corn is not in season. Both techniques are...

Steaming is a healthy way to cook vegetables. Often, when vegetables are boiled or microwaved a good portion of their vitamins and minerals escape. Steaming helps retain the essential nutrients...

Sometimes the microwave breaks, or there is a power outage. Or you just do not have a microwave to begin with. However, frozen meals are often inexpensive and quick meals that you may want to...

Don't spend another dime on canned pumpkin for your pies, breads and other delicious creations! I'll show you how to really take advantage of the season's beautiful harvest now and how to save...

Not only do vegetables taste better when steamed, they even look better! They still have a fresh, crisp look that canned or boiled vegetables lose. By steaming your vegetables, you will also keep...

River pebbles provide an easy way to cook with heat that has been transferred away from the flames of the fire. Use the resources of the land surrounding you during your next meal preparation to...

Blanching is a way of a cooking vegetables that helps to prevent the vegetable from losing flavor or color. It also helps to ensure that the vegetable keeps most of it's nutrients, which are often...

Have you ever watched someone boiling an egg? Did you watch it boil and boil and boil? All that is not necessary. At 112 degrees F. the water reaches boiling point and thus proceeds to evaporate...

We now take for granted the 365-day harvest provided by grocery stores, and home canning has become a nearly forgotten art. Why make the effort in July when you can drive to the store and buy...

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

Hate it when you boil an egg and the shell cracks before it is done? The egg comes out of the shell and swirls around in the water? Yuck. Here is how to avoid that mess!

I've been cooking for a long time growing up with the relatives. In my culture the oldest girl in the family is expected to help out with housekeeping and cooking and do other womanly chores....

The art of cooking rice perfectly every time is really quite simple. Many people get the amount of water you need wrong, which will make the rice either too mushy or too dry. This how-to shows...

According to the Raw Milk Cheesemakers' Association, raw-milk cheese is defined as "Cheese produced from milk that, prior to setting the curd, has not been heated above the temperature of the milk...

A crock pot cooks food with moist heat at a steady temperature (approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit) over long periods of time. The food cooks in a ceramic pot that sit in a metal housing unit;...

Boiling an egg sounds like an easy task, but those who have done it, know how precise one must be or the end result will be an unappetizing mess. For consistent results, try these steps:

Don’t you hate it when you’ve taken the time to hard boil your eggs, and then you can’t peel the shell off? The shell sticks so you have crevices all over your egg. And then you bite down on a...

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...

Most eggs that humans consume are chicken eggs. An egg is laid by a hen on a farm. Eggs are then collected by farmers for distribution to markets and grocery stores. An egg may be prepared in a...

Pickling chili peppers can preserve them far beyond their typical shelf life. Pickling is a good idea if you have a large crop in your garden or if you found a deal on them at your local supermarket.

Rice is a good source of carbohydrates thus it is the staple food for most Asian countries. Nowadays it is very easy to cook rice in a rice cooker but there are still instances wherein you may...

Fresh corn on the cob is available now at farmers markets or you may have your own from your garden. Now, when the corn is fresh and inexpensive, is the time to put some by so you can enjoy it...

A slow cooker, or crock pot, is a wonderful appliance for cooking and roasting just about any type of food. The USDA does not recommend cooking whole chicken, turkey or large portions of a turkey...

August is ripe tomato season and that usually means there are more fresh tomatoes than you know what to do with. After you have eaten your fill of tomato sandwiches and salsa, you will be looking...

You will learn how to cook the egg so the shell will easily peel off without damaging the egg.

You will be amazed at how well this method works. You don't need struggle with two forks to shred meat used in your recipes ever again.

Buying canned beans is an easy way to include beans in your diet. Buying dry beans is a lot less expensive but they take so long to prepare. Usually dry beans have to soak in water overnight...

I have peeled potatoes the old-fashioned using a peeler. It is tedious and I tend to take off too much which included part of the potatoe. Are you tired of peeling potatoes the old-fashioned way...

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.