Cooking & Baking

If you like to bake bread but don't like the work of mixing and kneading the ingredients to create dough by hand, make the dough with your electric mixer. The Sunbeam Heritage Mixmaster can be...

A stand mixer equipped with a dough hook makes combining ingredients and kneading homemade bread an easy task. The mixer takes the work out of the process, leaving the cook with only baking the...

As food prices rise the economy slumps, and even middle-class people are struggling to put food on the table. There are many ways to trim the food budget each month, but often the easiest way you...

Here we are again. Another year has gone by and we look for quick recipes to use during the holidays. There are great foods out there that call for more work to be put into anything, but when...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for making Vermont Johnny Cake. Using TWO 18 X 26 X 2 inch pan, It enough to make 125...

Cooks who enjoy preparing vegetables, dumplings or other savory foods with steam often appreciate having a bamboo steamer. A bamboo steamer has separate trays to hold the ingredients for steaming....

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for Oatmeal. It makes 18 dozen cookies or 216. Check out my other recipes for crowds. You...

Years ago I went to a Winter Camp as a counsellor for church teens and the camp served these cookies with hot chocolate. One bite and I was hooked. I asked the cook for the recipe and he gave it...

Have you tried to make a pot of rice, but it turned out to be one big sticky and tasteless mess? Have you wondered how do the restaurants make their rice so tasty? Well, here are some tips to...

The original recipe was found in the book that came with Miracle Maid waterless Cookware. Originally, this meatloaf was cooked in a demo electric frying pan in BUTTER with potatoes around it. In...

When you make a sauce using certain acidic ingredients, the most common being tomatoes, it can taste bitter and unpleasant at first. Adding your standard seasonings may help, but in most cases you...

Accurately measuring your baking ingredients directly determines the outcome of the recipe. Improper ratios of wet and dry parts of the mixture can throw off the delicate chemical balance of the...

Baking eggs in a muffin tin is a very convenient way to cook a nutritious meal. With this method, you can use just plain eggs or add your favorite omelet ingredients for a mini-omelet. The choices...

Bakery cakes are moist, dense cakes that can hold up to heavy decorations and stacking, all while maintaining a delicious flavor, a feat which can be difficult to replicate at home. However, by...

Handheld blenders save time and alleviate you from having to wash out a blender jar. These small kitchen electrics perfectly puree ingredients in single-serving sizes, but keep in mind that this...

I have been making my son Chris’ favorite Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies since he was 13 years old and he still loves them today at age 36 years old and 6’ 5”. I have modified the original recipe...

Like most good cooks, you probably know "by heart" the recipes for some of your family's favorite dishes. A "pinch" of this, a "sprinkle" of that has served you well...

When it comes to putting together a quick breakfast, nothing gets the job done like a muffin. Time is everything in the morning for parents so I suggest making a batch of muffins on Sunday with...

Different ingredients call for different measuring methods. Liquid ingredients measure slightly differently than dry ingredients; dry measuring cups are intended to help with that difference.

Have you ever wondered what the building blocks of a good sauce are. Have you ever seen a sauce on tv or in a book and wanted to create something just like that? Well in this article I'll go...

The way that you use kitchen pots and pans will depend on the particular dish and the quality of the cookware that you have available. High-quality cookware distributes heat evenly, making it less...

Guacamole is a favorite dip for chips when it comes to most peoples taste buds. It is also extremely fun and easy to make. All it takes is a few ingredients and about 10 minutes of your time. You...

Both dry and liquid measuring cups are used for all types of cooking and are most essential for baking, where accuracy is particularly important. Although the cups can be used interchangeably in a...

Everyone is feeling the crunch of a difficult economy. However, life doesn't have to be filled with doom and gloom, here's a recipe to help Domestic Goddesses stretch the family finances as well...

Do recipes intimidate and daunt you? Do you fold up like a house of cards at the thought of making cookies let alone a Full Thanksgiving Dinner? Does a recipe book remind you of a minefield and...

Faults when mixing, scaling, baking and cooling cakes can be avoided by checking this list of remedies.

Anzac Biscuits are the closest thing to an Australian national food that there is. It is claimed soldiers invented them, using whatever ingredients they could get their hands on. Another version...

Homemade cheese making is often affectionately referred to as both an art and a science. Great cheese can often be made using ingredients found at a local grocery store and many tools needed are...

If you like the taste of fresh-made bread, but don't have the time or desire to make it by hand, a bread machine is a convenient alternative. Bread machines are easy to use and versatile; you can...

a pastry crust is a very delicate venture and requires certain prostheses to ensure success.

Primavera is a highly customizable Italian sauce that complements any warm or cold pasta dish. You can add a variety of fresh herbs, spices, vegetables, and even fruits to create your own spin on...

If you ever wanted to make homemade pancakes and not the complete (instant pancakes) this article will help you do so. The recipe can be adjusted to your taste. But if you keep to the basic steps...

Cookies are a terrific snack; they’re great for dessert too. The king of cookies has to be oatmeal cookies, sweet and delicious but also a healthy treat. If you’re a fan of outstanding oatmeal...

A whip vaporizer, an alternative smoking device, leaves a much smaller toxin, tar and carcinogen footprint on the body than traditional smoking methods due to the way it extracts desired...

Flourless bread, also known as sprouted grain bread, is a style of bread that uses a combination of grains, seeds, and beans rather than enriched wheat flour as the base of its recipe. Bread made...

How to enhance more favor to your ramen noodles and keeping it short and sweet.You will learn learn that all noodles can be created equal.When you put a little TLC in it.

Tired of eating Pop-Tarts and Gummi Bears when you are camping or hiking? How about packing all of those filled water bottles up the mountain? Food and water should be part of the outdoor...

Trail mix is not only delicious, but it provides important calories and energy when you are hiking or engaging in other physical activities. Often when you spend many hours expending energy, it is...

Baking bread takes a lot of practice. One thing that all professional bakers have in common is experience. These bakers have taken classes, done apprenticeships, and baked hundreds if not...

Cooking with children is a great way to have fun with your kids. The skills they gain, the information they learn, and their willingness to try new foods is also a definite bonus. Chinese cooking...

Cooking is an activity that can bond any two people together--after all, everyone needs to eat. It can be even more unifying when it is made into a game, and cooking games also can serve to teach...

Individuals on a gluten-free, casein-free diet cannot eat common foods such as bread, milk, cheese, ice cream and pizza. Following this type of diet requires a comprehensive knowledge of various...

Sometimes the same old recipes repeated over and over again can get boring. How can you spice it up? By creating your own recipe! Creating your own recipe can be fun, but it can also be...

The best homemade chili takes thoughtful preparation and patience. There are dozens of options for spices, herbs, and seasonings. There are even more options for meats, beans, and vegetables.

Much of the excitement of participating in a camping trip for kids is the food they get to eat around the fire. Popular snacks like roasted marshmallows, hot dogs and s'mores are just a few that...

Holiday baking is a great way to make special, homemade gifts on a budget. It's also a great family activity that makes for lifelong memories. You can start now assembling ingredients to get the...

Baking tools and equipment can range from a simple wooden spoon and bowl to a multitude of gadgets. The possibilities are endless when it comes to producing baked goods. Before you begin...

Have you ever wondered what goes into the creation of a whopper jr. Many fresh ingredients and a special broiled hamburger patty. You can create your own version of this classic with the...

Layered mixes in a jar are cute holiday gifts. You can make almost any recipe into a layered "in a jar" recipe. Muffins, breads, cookies, pie crust, brownies, and beverage mixes all make...

Apple crisp does not have to contain a lot of sugar in the ingredients. This recipe is very easy and low fat. With just a few simple ingredients you'll have fresh warm apple crisp in 30 to 40...