Cooking Techniques

Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, leeks are an excellent addition to many dishes. They taste a bit like onions but are not as strong. Perfect for omelets, soups, stews, casseroles and...

Although poppy seeds come from the opium plant, the ingredient responsible for the effects of opium does not reach the seeds. It takes 90,000 of these tiny seeds to make a pound. Though small,...

Find out how you can make the best spaghetti you ever ate.

Roti (also known as paratha or chapati) are a staple flatbread throughout several Southeast Asian countries, including India, Malaysia, and Thailand. While they are perhaps better known as...

Meat enthusiasts will want to make a backyard BBQ smoker to enjoy delicious, tender meat. Smoking imparts a flavorful essence by cooking meat at low temperatures for long periods of time. The end...

If you are like me you love to cook and hate to clean up. A great chief makes a great looking and great sounding recipe. You know you can make it just like them. And you do! You feel really...

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...

A cast iron skillet is a time honored way to prepare fried potatoes. Potatoes fried in a cast iron skillet turn out crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Potatoes can be sliced or cubed and...

I cringe when I see perfectly good Pancakes thrown in the Wastebasket because the Cook considers them an excess - a waste! Of course you want to prepare enough so that Family or Guests can have...

Sometimes when making sunny side up eggs, the yolk will break when it hits the pan. Making eggs should not be frustrating, but after mastering a few tricks of the trade, you too can cook the most...

You can cook ribeye steak in a conventional electric oven that will look appetizing and taste great. Ribeye is a cut of meat blessed with a generous proportion of fat marbling. This makes the...

Bay scallops are prized by seafood lovers for their sweet flavor and adaptability to many cooking styles. Smaller than the husky sea scallop and larger than the pencil eraser-sized calico scallop,...

Are you tired of getting those split open dogs from the grille, or those that have burst open from boiling too long? Don’t they almost turn your stomach? How about a new way (really an old way...

Macadamia nut oil is growing in popularity each day. This oil tastes very similar to other oils, but is far healthier than other alternatives. It is low in saturated fats, and is particularly...

One of the most flavorful ways to prepare food, blackening is a technique that people the world over enjoy. The spicy flavor and attractive dark color are part and parcel for this homey dish. ...

There are so many different ways to cook eggs. Many professionals claim there are actually over 100 ways to cook eggs. Although there are the four easiest basic categories you can try cooking them...

For those of you who like fried chicken but do not like the grease here is a recipe for you. I know it's hard to believe but it is possible to use water to fry chicken instead of oil. Here is...

Grilling is a summer pastime that often falls by the wayside when the weather turns cold during the winter months. Though it's not always possible to fire up the grill when there's snow on the...

T-bone steaks are among the most-loved cuts of beef. Grilled steaks are delicious, but there are times when you may not be able to grill them. In these instances, you can cook a T-bone steak right...

The sirloin tip is a cut from the sirloin of a cow, located on the lower section of the ribs, and is very close to the filet mignon cut. Sirloin tip is not as tender as filet mignon, but it is...

Mahi is a saltwater fish that is commonly called the dolphin fish, even though it has no relation to the dolphin family. It is favored for cooking due to its texture and mild flavor. Because it is...

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...

Elk meat is a red meat that is an ideal alternative to the usual steaks or fatty meats, since it is low in fat. It has a fine texture but provides a little more of a gamey flavor than other meats....

You've heard ad infinitum how good vegetables are for you. It is true that vegetables are packed with antioxidants, which protect you from cancer and heart disease. They are also the...

Roasted Brazilian nuts are a tasty, healthy snack. Instead of buying expensive roasted nuts, try roasting Brazilian nuts on your own. Regardless of which of the four methods you choose to roast...

[Quick and Easy Recipe #23] This easy step-by-step article will teach you the right way to make sautéed onions. Whether it’s for burgers, potatoes, hoagies, omelettes or anything else, this...

You don't have to fire up the grill, or go outside to cook a hamburger. Here you will learn how to cook frozen hamburger patties on a skillet.

There are many wonderful creations you can get from your Earthen Oven, but I will focus on our ever popular pizza!

Red potatoes. . .boring? Maybe not. There's a lot you can do with those red balls of starch if you use a little imagination. Step out of the box and forget about mashed or boiled potatoes and add...

Cast iron has been used for hundreds of years and remains a popular choice in many kitchens. In fact, cast iron cookware is often passed down from generation to generation. Cast iron cookware is...

Brick chicken is a new trendy way of cooking crisp, juicy chicken. You can make brick chicken easily at home.

There are two types of butt steak that you can cook up for dinner. A beef butt steak is also known a boneless top sirloin steak. It is a tender piece of meat if cooked properly. The other type of...

Balsamic vinegar is known for its rich dark, color and tangy flavor. Straight from the bottle it makes a wonderful salad dressing when combined with olive oil. However, if you take a little time...

There's nothing like a thick ribeye steak. It may be something you order for special occasions at your favorite steakhouse. You don't have to wait for a night on the town to enjoy this delicious...

Cooking the popcorn in a microwave or hot air popper are not the only ways to cook popcorn. It is possible to make popcorn in an electric skillet, which might be a desirable choice for someone who...

["Quick and Easy" Recipe #6] Cooking scrambled eggs with cheese like the pro’s is easy and I will show you the secret I learned while working in the restaurant industry. Any good...

Radiant heat is heat that is transferred directly from a heat source to an object, as opposed to through the air, like convection, or through a solid, like conduction. When you stand outside,...

Baking Cornbread maybe difficult for those people who have issues with cooking. Cornbread is one of the tastiest things in southern food that you possible can eat. You can cook cornbread sweet,...

Seasoning a cast iron skillet is done by rubbing a bit of canola oil onto the surface, heating the pan in a 250-degree oven for two hours, which opens up the pores of the metal, and wiping out any...

Making a panini without a panini press can be done in a cast iron skillet with grills and a grill weight. Simply make the sandwich, butter the bread and place it on a cast iron skillet with...

Cast iron cookware, when used properly, can give food a special seasoned taste. But it's important to properly clean cast iron cookware. If cleaned improperly, cast iron cookware will give food a...

For a long time, how the prepare delicious BBQ ribs was a mystery to me. This technique, which is very simple and does not require significant prep time, will yield delicious satisfying ribs that...

If you love pressed sandwiches, you've probably considered buying a panini press. If funds are short, or you simply don't have the room for another appliance, never fear. You can easily make a...

Making hamburgers begins by building 4- or 5-ounce patties, seasoning them with kosher salt and ground pepper, grilling them in a skillet or on a barbecue grill and cooking them for four minutes...

Serve heart shaped pancakes to your loved ones this month in honor of St. Valentine's Day and American Heart Month. Make a Valentine Brunch with heart pancakes, fresh fruit, and foods your...

Some delicious fried chicken made easy!

A roux is the basic foundation of many popular Cajun dishes. Making a perfect roux can be easily mastered following these simple steps.

In this article I hope to show you how to make a " Great " hot dog .

Does the sound of freshly cut french fries, moderately salted with ketchup on the side for dipping sound yummy? Are you let down because you don't have a deep fryer? I will show you how to fry...

Toasting sesame seeds is a way to bring out their nutty flavor and is a great way to enhance any dish. Raw sesame seeds can be purchased in a supemarket and have a wide variety of uses. Many...