Cooking Techniques

The yellowtail snapper (Lutjanus chrysurus), also known as yellowtail or cola, lives in the Atlantic Ocean between Massachusetts and Brazil, and is most common off the coast of Florida and in the...

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.

Roasted peppers are popping up on food sites everywhere. They are great in sandwiches built with eggplant, prosciutto, roast beef, turkey, or anything else that belongs naturally on a crunchy...

Tired of making as big mess when you try to eat a pomegranate? Tired of spending 30 mins to get to one piece of fruit? Are you avoioding buying this extremely healthy fruit simply because of the...

Tomatoes are a flavorful and beautiful addition to your table. They are used in hundreds of recipes, from salsa to pasta to salads. Tomatoes are delicious cooked or raw. The only drawback to this...

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...

Zesting a lime can seem like a daunting task if you are doing it for the first time. However, this article will describe step by step how to zest a lime with ease.

Chicken is a meat that is eaten world over and since it is white meat it is considered to be much healthier than a lot of red meat available in the market. You can do a lot with chicken in terms...

This is a very simple technique. This is a nice way to dress up any dish. Vegetable tray, meat tray, or salad. So very easy to do so give it a try.

Trimming Beef Tenderloin is not as hard as it may seem. With this eHow article and a little bit of practice, you'll be on your way to becoming a pro at trimming tenderloin. When you get tenderloin...

Peeling hot beets for marinting them can be a real pain....but there is a real easy way to do it. All you have to do is double up a sheet of paper towel and the skin slides off with the towel...no...

Lemon oil is one of the most widely used aromatherapy oils because it helps a variety of ailments---such as fever, skin problems, stomach ache, and stress. Lemon is also used in foods, as it is a...

Ever wanted to boil a potato without spending valuable time peeling it? This article will show you how to do it quickly and easily to get the perfect potato every time.

Ever wondered how to roast those perfect peppers you see in the jar at the grocery store? Roast them yourself with my step by step instructions...you won't be sorry!

When peeling ginger most people think using a standard vegetable peeler or a knife is the best method. The best Possible method to use is actually by using a spoon. This method only removes the...

Many people use a sharp utensil to peel their orange. While this is fine, I will share a method I learned from a friend of mine when we were back in high school. we were on the school bus and he...

Ever stand in the kitchen trying to get the skin off of fruit or tomatoes? Wondering how they do it without becoming so frustrated you throw the fruit again the wall? That still won't work, but...

Do you want to try your hand at making home made salsa, but you dread peeling all of those tomatoes? This is a very easy method of peeling tomatoes, for any recipe. Another great thing about...

Because water and oil do not mix, washing is not be the best method of cleansing pepper oil from your skin. Oil is especially troublesome to remove if it has been on your skin for some time. If...

It can be difficult to create the perfect pork roast, especially if you are trying to harden the skin to a crackling delicious texture without drying out the meat on the inside. It all comes down...

If you don't like the skin on a tomato, or your recipe calls for no skin, then this article will provide a method of removing the skin easily.

In today's world of questionable food products, salmonella scares and high prices, growing your own food is becoming more popular. In agricultural areas where livestock is permitted, keeping...

You will learn how to cook an entire chicken in the solar cooker "Cook-It".

Many people are bothered by mouth burns after eating fresh pineapple. I happen to be one of them, but I discovered by accident that you can avoid them.

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.

There is nothing more scrumptious than a perfectly ripe mango. Diced into a salsa, pureed and made into a tropical drink, or eaten plain, it is a summertime tropical delight. BUT--- cutting that...

If you have ever tried to peel and avocado you know it is no easy task. I am sure you have read some complex instruction that require you to be a Samurai with a pairing knife but in this article...

It is easy to give fragrant citrus flavor to baked goods, salad dressings and more with citrus zest. The oils in citrus skin are very strong, so beware. A little bit goes a long way!

Ducks & geese have an extra thick layer of fat all under their skin. That helps them keep them warm and gives them the ability to float while they are in water. Before and during cooking,...

There are few vegetables quite as versatile as the eggplant. Eggplants can be served hot or cold, they can be stuffed, breaded, fried, pureed, baked, broiled, barbecued, stewed, curried or mashed....

I just love chile rellenos, I just hated trying to peel the thin skin from from the chile. Here's an easy tip!

You will find fresh ginger root in many supermarkets. Ginger root is easy to prepare for cooking, and its benefits are worth the time it takes to prepare. The root is often used in Asian cooking....

Perch are a popular freshwater fish. They are small striped fish found in lakes around the world. Anglers often fish for perch as they are numerous and very simple to catch. Perch are one of the...

This article is about cooking smoked barbeque turkey legs. I think more people should try smoked barbeque turkey legs. Why?, have you ever been to Disney World and tried their turkey legs?...

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,...

Part 1 - Learn how to skin & cut a pineapple in this free fruit & produce video with easy cooking tips & techniques.

So... No grill huh? But still the desire exists to put those crosshatched markings on whatever it is that might be served for the next meal. Impossible? No, not with this method. With a little bit...

Fish skin has been neglected by many, but it is a very tasty part of the fish. Much as chicken skin is a tasty part of the chicken, so is the skin of the fish. Knowing the proper way to cook it...

Among life’s mysteries includes how to peel an onion without crying. There is a method that helps to cut down on tears and it is surprisingly simple.

First of all, roasting and baking chicken is pretty much the same thing. The only traditional difference, is that when you roast it, you put it on a rack and let the juices drip into a pan below....

Squash is a very healthy vegetable and a very good side dish for any meal. However, peeling it is very difficult because of it's thick skin. Here is the technique on how to peel the skin off...

Peppers provide a major source of vitamin C along with many other health benefits when eaten regularly. Peppers contain chemicals that can protect your body from many illnesses, such as asthma,...

When you're preparing that special dish and the recipe calls for garlic, even the finest garlic powder will never replace the flavor of fresh garlic. Unfortunately, peeling the garlic can be a...

Garlic is a member of the Lilly family, along with onions and shallots. What we call garlic cloves are actually bulbs. These are connected at the root forming what is called the garlic head. Each...

Green Gold... Avocados are quintessential to begin with, but when you are capable of making it look beautiful along with tasting wonderful then the circle is complete. Please enjoy this simple...

Thin-skinned fruit, such as tomatoes, are a welcome addition to any recipe. Unfortunately, peeling this fruit can be a bit tricky. There are several methods you can use to loosen the skin and soon...

Waste not, want not. Here is a quick and effortless method of relieving an avocado of its skin, and still getting every juicy bit of the green gold inside.

The flavor of tomatoes in a sauce changes dramatically based on whether or not you use the seeds and outside skin. Many amateur or beginning cooks simply leave the skin and seeds in, no matter...

Once you get the hang of it, it's easy to segment an orange---or any other citrus fruit, for that matter. It’s done by removing all the unwanted parts: the skin, pith and membranes that divide...

Pig roasting is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook for a large group of people. There isn't too much preparation and cleanup is a snap. Plus, pig roasts are a fun twist to barbecues. The...