Cooking Techniques

Stew is a filling and hearty meal made of cut up vegetables, herbs, spices, potatoes, pasta or rice and cut up meat. Because stew cooks on a low simmer, it is possible to use a less expensive cut...

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...

You recently purchased a FoodSaver, a vacuum packaging system, and have been using it to seal meat and vegetables for storage in your refrigerator's freezer. Now you are wondering if you can use...

You can preserve many types of food in solutions of vinegar, a process commonly called pickling. Among the most popular are cucumbers, peppers, beans and other vegetables. Pickled foods last...

Over-boiled vegetables and meat that has been cooked dry and flavorless make for an unpleasant meal, and they have also lost many of the vitamins that give them their nutritional value. Cooking to...

Cauliflower and broccoli are cruciferous vegetables that are full of fiber and crunch. Fresh broccoli is at its best when the buds are tight and green; cauliflower looks and tastes freshest when...

Because of the many measuring cups and spoons available, determining the correct amount of a necessary ingredient for a recipe can be tricky. Fortunately, measuring vegetables is fairly...

For years we have been told that raw vegetables are healthier than those that are cooked. However, according to the results of an Italian study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food...

Many people love the taste and textures of dried fruits, vegetables and meats. Dehydration is a great way to extend the shelf life to enjoy a seasonal food year-round.

A grilling basket is a metal basket used when cooking smaller food items, such as vegetables, on the barbecue grill. The selected items stay securely between the wire panels, which prevent them...

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...

Reducing fat and cholesterol in your cooking can be a challenge. Many easily cooked or prepackaged meals are loaded with excess fat. Think of developing a low-fat diet that will lower your...

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...

Using the power of the sun to dehydrate fruits and vegetables is one of the oldest methods of preservation. Dehydration works because it removes the water from food. Without water, mold spores...

Canning fruits and vegetables may be a tradition in many families across the world. but how canning came into being likely is not common knowledge among the many people who use this preservation...

Food prices in America keep going up, and for the family whose schedule is already filled, it is increasingly difficult to make easy meals that are also inexpensive. Remembering a few ideas,...

Cooking tips are some of the most handy things to have around. Sometimes it feels good to have suggestions or even a little help to make things easier and save time. The tipster strikes again..me...

Dehydrating food is a good way to preserve food that spoils easily, like fruits or vegetables. It can be the perfect solution for storing your fresh food, which can then be used throughout the...

Learn how to steam vegetables and you'll be eating well with no fat! It's an easy and fast way to get fiber in your diet, and you will learn how to make your veggies taste delicious.

Cooking Vegetables in a Microwave

Many vegetables need to be blanched, or quickly heated for a short time then cooled, before you freeze them, in order to stop the enzyme processes that cause them to deteriorate. Most food...

Cooking on a tabletop hibachi, a method of cooking popular in Japan and East and Southeast Asia, uses strips of meat, vegetables and kebabs that cook quickly over intense heat as well as stir-frying.

Whether you are heading out on the hiking trail, storing food or just want some healthy snacks to make plopping down in front of the television feel a little less guilty, dehydrated foods may be...

There are still backyard chefs out there who say nothing can do as good a job of grilling as their old charcoal grill. However, those are probably the same folks who haven't taken the time to...

A garnish can make the difference between a boring plate of food and an edible, appetizing work of art. You can garnish foods with almost any edible ingredient, but you must be sure the garnish...

A turbo oven is a type of convection oven. Usually manufactured for household use, turbo ovens are circular glass bowls with a fan in the lid and one or more wire racks for food. The fan creates...

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...

Canned vegetables are popular for many reasons and most people have at least a few sitting on their pantry shelf. They are a convenient alternative to fresh produce which isn’t always available....

Steaming vegetables, rather than boiling them, is an excellent way to make a healthy side dish for any meal without leaching away precious vitamins. Metal steamers are a great way to cook...

Back in the days of yore when my grandmother taught me how to blanch vegetables, the microwave oven was still in the realm of science fiction for most of us earthlings. We blanched vegetables,...

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...

Juicing is an effective way of incorporating a large amount of raw fruits and vegetables into your diet. There are many juicers and a variety of ingredients that can be used to juice fruits and...

Italian dressing is a versatile mixture of oil, vinegar and spices. It can be used in cooking in many ways. It adds moisture and flavor to meats, potatoes, pasta, vegetables and sauces. Try these...

People eat with their eyes before the food ever hits their stomachs. Adding a garnish increases the visual appeal of a dish. Popular garnishes to use on plates are edible and easy to prepare. Some...

A crockpot is a slow cooker designed to be left alone so you don't have to watch the stove or oven all day. Using a crockpot can save you money: Tougher cuts of meat will become tender over the...

Food dehydrators allow you to dry fruits and vegetables quickly and efficiently. However, store-bought food dehydrators can be expensive. Luckily, a professional-grade food dehydrator isn't...

The preparation of a pig before it goes in a roaster, on a barbecue spit or on the grill is very important to the overall flavor of the pork. Be creative and stuff it with some vegetables or...

Children and vegetables: It has always been a difficult relationship. Parents hope their children will eat the vegetables on their plate and children wish they would just disappear. With a few...

Steaming vegetables for baby food is the best way to cook the vegetable while retaining the vitamins and nutrients often lost through other means of cooking. Steaming vegetables for your baby's...

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...

Children often claim to hate their vegetables, but if you prepare foods that taste good, while perhaps hiding a little of the greener ingredients, you can bring your family around to a vegetarian...

Freezing is a quick and easy way to preserve your fruits and vegetables so you always have some handy to use in your meals. Everyone knows eating more fruits and vegetables is important to one's...

Dehydration is an easy and effective way to preserve food for camping, cooking or just snacking. Dried fruits are a delicious and nutritious treat and can be mixed with nuts, candy or other snacks...

Dehydration, or drying, is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. It takes much less work to dehydrate foods than to can or freeze them. Dehydration preserves more of the vitamins in the...

Saving Money is very important in this economic climate, and being green is important to the world's climate, but what many people don't know is that their eating and buying habits can be costing...

Steaming vegetables in a pressure cooker is a great way to make healthy side dishes. Steaming vegetables in a pressure cooker doesn't take much time. Not only that, but on hot summer days, the...

Vegetables last longest if they are not washed until you are ready to use them, if you cut the leaves from all root vegetables immediately (so the nutrients stop going there instead of to the...

Dehydrated food lasts longer and is virtually as nutritious as fresh. Dehydrated food has 5 to 8 percent of its original moisture content. That makes it much lighter and easier to store and to...

Learn how to stretch your bucks on meals so you have more money for that vacation in the tropics or that new car you saw at the lot last week.

Tilapia is favored for its mild taste, low price and ease of cooking. You can cook this fish in a variety of methods---such as pan-frying, broiling and baking---yet grilling tilapia is quick and...