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...

Brining is a professional cooking method for making meat succulent and tender. The salt in the brine helps break down collagen in the meat fibers, which in turn creates a tender, juicy pork roast....

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...

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...

Do you have a rotisserie attachment for your grill or fire pit? With some preparation and help from your friends, you and your party can roast a pig and enjoy succulent, flavorful pork cooked...

Corn on the cob goes hand in hand with a summertime barbeque! It is so sweet and buttery, and is fun to eat as well. So how do you roast it to perfection? Well, that is actually pretty easy to do.

You like to grill, but roasts never turn out as juicy or flavorful as the ones you eat at rotisserie restaurants or buy from the stores. Did you know that you can add a rotisserie attachment to...

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,...

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...

Top round, often used in making London broil, comes from the rear thigh of the cow, on the inside portion of the leg. Because this cut is primarily made of muscle, without a lot of fat tenderizing...

A sirloin tip roast comes from the beef knuckle portion of a cow, not the sirloin. To cut a sirloin tip roast from the whole beef knuckle, find the natural seam in the center of the knuckle. By...

Squash is a vegetable that is often ignored because people are not sure how to prepare and cook it. It comes in season in the crisp fall months, making it an excellent candidate for roasting and...

With the fall season, comes the desire to prepare Sunday dinners just like Mom or Grandma would make – and that means roast beef or roast pork loin. The best way to roast meats is at a low...

In order to roast pumpkin seeds, use a Canola oil because it doesn't hide the flavor of the seeds. Find out how to let pumpkin seeds roast on a high heat with help from a certified chef in this...

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...

A perfectly prepared meat dish is a result of the perfect combination of several factors: a quality piece of meat to start with, the right cooking method and the know-how required for cooking meat...

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...

Roast beef comes in three rounds: bottom, top and eye of round. The eye of round roast is the most tender of the three. One method of cooking the eye of round is to use a crock pot. The slow...

How you cook a roast depends on the roast. Different cuts do best with particular cooking methods. Common methods include oven roasting and braising. Oven roasting works well for cuts that are...

Cooking the perfect roast involves many factors that affect the time it will spend in the oven. The cut and marbling of the roast are the first things to take into consideration. Next is how you...

Rib roast is a traditional holiday meat. Convection ovens heat more evenly and cook food faster than conventional ovens, which works very well for large roasts. Convection ovens reduce cooking...

Dry roasting is the best and healthiest way to roast raw mixed nuts. This method results in less fat and a deeper, richer flavor. A warm oven and baking sheet are the only requirements for...

Slow cooking brings out the flavor of meat. When cooked correctly, slow-cooked meats are enjoyable main courses that can make the meat very tender. Cook different cuts of meat in a slow cooker, in...

Convection cooking is a great way to cook roasts. They cook more evenly and cook faster than in a conventional oven. There are two types of convection ovens. A true convection oven uses a third...

With the economy the way it is, we can't afford to go out! Why do that, when you can get the same great taste at home? I happen to love the taste of Arby's roast beef sandwiches, but I live pretty...

Size and shape, presence of a bone or amount of fat have a direct effect on how long a cut of beef will need to be cooked. Instant-read or meat thermometers are a great way to ensure that beef...

Vegetables are so good for you, and can be prepared dozens of ways. Roasting your veggies is one of the healthiest and most simple ways to prepare them. All you need is a little salt, pepper and...

What cook does not want to save time in the kitchen? For that reason alone, tabletop electric roasters--with their smaller interior, quick heating and cooking abilities--are a viable alternative...

Topside of beef, also know as silverside and top round, is a second-class cut of beef from the top of the hind leg. Topside is a lean, boneless piece of meat best suited for casseroles, stews and...

Roasting vegetables at 300 F brings a sweet, full flavor to such vegetables as onions, carrots, squash and asparagus. This low temperature allows the more delicate vegetables, such as squash, to...

The poblano pepper is a zesty vegetable used in many authentic Mexican recipes. It has gained popularity in the U.S. and is commonly found in many grocery stores across the nation. It is about as...

Raw sesame seeds are a pale white to off-white color. They do not have much flavor until you roast the sesame seeds. Roasting, some times referred to as toasting, causes the sesame seeds to...

Hazelnuts are a delicious addition to a variety of dishes. Roasting them brings out the distinct flavor and aroma, adding depth to what could be a boring meal. It only takes a few minutes and a...

Capsicums, also known as bell peppers, can be roasted to bring out their sweetness and concentrate their flavor. They can be roasted whole before removing the stems, membranes and seeds, or...

There are as many ways to bake or roast beef tenderloin as there are chefs--some favor the high heat method, others opt for a searing followed a low roast approach--but the simplest way to cook...

Learn how to roast red peppers at home for use in all of your favorite spicy recipes.

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...

You can tenderize your elk meat using simple cooking techniques. There are commercial meat tenderizers on the market. Some come in the form of a utensil that breaks down the meat fibers while...

The tenderloin is a cut from the loin of the cow. The muscle in this area does almost no work, making it the tenderest portion of the cow. The meat is also the least stringy part of the cow,...

[Quick and Easy Technique #3] This Quick and Easy Technique is a “must do” if you’re concerned with impressing and pleasing those who are eating. I will show you the “Quick and Easy” Technique to...

[Quick and Easy Technique #4] I will tell you how to trim a roast without cutting away all of your meat. Some fat is ok, however, a lot of times there is just too much fat on/in the roast. When...

Venison is meat that comes from any large game animal, such as elk, antelope or moose. Typically, however, venison refers to deer meat. Venison is a naturally lean meat. Because venison has so...

Eye of round roast is the tenderest cut of meat from the round, but it still has very little fat. This means it can dry out and become tough while cooking if you're not watching the time. How...

A pot roast dinner with slow-braised beef and roasted vegetables definitely needs gravy. Here's my version that's easy to fix.

Roasting chestnuts is something not many of us have done, but we all know about them because of the Christmas song about "chestnuts roasting on an open fire". Chestnuts can be hard to...

Roasting is a cooking method that utilizes dry heat, usually performed in an oven. It is most popular for cooking meat, particularly large cuts of beef or pork and whole poultry. Vegetables may be...

Winter squash (the kind with a hard shell) comes into season in the fall, but it keeps well and is a delicious addition to meals throughout fall and winter. The easiest way to prepare it is to...

It is simple to roast a bell pepper. Read this article to learn how to cut, seed, and roast a bell pepper for your summertime recipes!

Buy pork shoulder cuts instead of the more expensive pork tenderloins, chops or crown roasts. Not only does pork shoulder meat maintain moisture during cooking so that your dishes turn out juicy,...

Did you lose track of time and leave the pot roast in the oven for way too long? Learn how to save a burnt roast from disaster, and you will never know anything was ever wrong.