Cooking Techniques

One of the comforts of home is being in a room that smells good. During the winter, and especially around the holidays, staying indoors most of the time calls for creating pleasant aromas in the...

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...

A wood burning stove adds warmth to the home and while it's hot, there's no reason not to exploit the heat in other ways, such as by cooking a meal. A pizza is perhaps the easiest (and least...

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...

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...

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...

Stove-top grills are usually ridged griddles designed to cover one or two burners on the stove. They allow the chef to prepared grilled entrees indoors, as the ridges in the pan lift the food from...

Peach harvesting season is not very long so if you want to be able to enjoy your delicious peaches year round, you will need to learn how to freeze peaches properly. You can't just throw your...

Why cook your burgers outside on the grill when you cook in them in the comfort of your kitchen? There are less bugs in your kitchen anyways (I would hope). Not only that, but grilled food is...

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...

My mother called me the other night while I was cooking dinner. In the process of cooking my noodles that I was cooking boiled over all over the stove. I was fussing and my mother then fussed at...

This worked for me today. I was able to get 24 leaves out of a single cabbage head to make stuffed cabbage casserole for feeding many people. You must be extra careful working over a hot stove...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cooking Vegetables in a Microwave

Friends of ours have a free range chicken farm. They are very generous and share eggs with all of the neighbors. The eggs are extremely fresh and delicious, but impossible to peel when...

We all do it. We buy the 12-pack of eggs and never use them by their expiration date, right? Well what better way to make sure they don't go to waste by hard-boiling them. Makes for an easy...

Tired of boiling eggs and losing half the egg when peeling it? Try the quick and easy way to boil the perfect egg. Easily peel the yummy tasting egg from its shell and eat or use in recipies.

The microwave oven was not available when your Mom and Grandmother learned to cook, and most older cooks would not imagine cooking a meal in the microwave. It is great to warm leftovers or make...

Popcorn is the yummy comfort food that goes great with a rented movie on a quiet night at home. Give movie night a little zing by adding some cheese to your popcorn. Preparation time is only...

Rice has been around forever and used in many different types of culture' s. It is great for almost any side dish and the nice thing as well that it is a very simple process that can be a big hit...

Are you are new to the outdoors? Are you panning an outdoor trip and just need a refresher? Whatever the case may be, follow these easy steps to light a liquid fuel backpacking stove and you...

Smoked meats, fish and other foods are popular menu items in restaurants and provide a healthy alternative to many other methods of cooking. Stove-top smokers are becoming more popular, offering...

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...

Do you have a pan that gets food stuck on it? Want to know how to solve that problem. Pans, especially those that are stainless and older start to stick. Many people also prefer not to use non...

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...

I'm not much of a cook, but once in a while I'll fry some eggs, cook fried rice, fry sausages, heat up some ground meat for spaghetti sauce, and so on. One of the things I hate doing after a...

An Ultrex pressure cooker is great for preparing a meal quickly. The basics are similar to cooking with a dutch oven. Using the proper procedures with an Ultrex Pressure Cooker will ensure you get...

A steamer pot is easy to use and helps to cook food in a nutritious, healthy manner. It is quick to prepare. and can be stored efficiently in your kitchen pantry.

Ok People! Not everybody have taste this before or done it this way. Cornmeal is made from corn, some people grater the corn themselves. Gratered is some old school word when someone took a nice...

If you hate the mess that comes with cooking your favorite deep fried dishes, or sauces that always seem to splatter then this is for you. Even when you use splatter screens the mess finds it's...

Cooking dried beans can be done by soaking the beans overnight before cooking them over the stove, or they can be cooked by simply simmering them for an hour, rinsing them and cooking them for...

I just recently moved into a garden condo unit. I am very happy with the place, it looks lovely and I do not mind it is a garden unit. However, since gas lines are not allowed I have something in...

Drying food is a healthy and cost effective way to preserve flavor and nutrients. Drying food over a wood stove is also very energy efficient. Many foods can be dehydrated at home.

There are three main ways to cook bacon. These steps will explain how to cook bacon in your kitchen.

A power outage can be inconvenient especially if you have minimal access to ways of cooking your food. If you have a wood stove you may have the answer to your worries. A wood stove not only...

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As the holidays approach, many thoughts are turned to the annual holiday dinners, and the hours that will be spent over a hot stove, when the chefs of the day would rather be spending time with...

So you want the perfect hard boiled egg and never know just how long to boil them. Well I'm going to tell you how to do it.

Ground Cumin goes excellents in indian yougurt raitha', indian recipes, and mexican recipes.

Teflon pans are easy to use. But these non-stick pans can be also be dangerous. Here's how to safely cook with teflon cookware.

If you are like most people, you learned to boil an egg by putting the eggs in water, heating to a boil and continuing to cook for a specific number of minutes. Your eggs cook, but when you peel...

Toasted tortillas make for a much better wrap than un-toasted and it's a relatively easy procedure!

Want some fried or sautéed vegetables? You might as well eat French fries. Cooking vegetables in the oven takes too long and boiling them leaves them soggy. The best solution to get your...

How to cook without setting off your smoke alarm...There are several ways

You can stir-fry vegetables over one burner in under a half hour, which makes it a great summer dish when you're busy and don't want to turn on the oven. Stir-fry is best done with a wok, which...