Cooking & Baking

The kids will love these chocolate filled delights. So won't the adults. But make sure you make enough of them as they will go fast. And they make great stocking stuffers. Jus make sure you put...

Want something simple to make and delicious to serve for your holiday table. Try these reapberry bars. They are easy to make and delicious to serve. Make enought though as they will go fast.

Ever wonder about the benefits of cooking with cast iron? Would you like an easy to follow recipe to use with a Cast Iron Dutch Oven? Well read on for that plus, a brief history of how cast iron...

Yummy baked cheese potatoes to compliment a nice steak or ham dinner....This recipe is for a serving size of four.

Don't throw away the cereal crumbs in the bottom of the bag! You can use them to make this fun topping for ice cream and desserts. This recipe works with almost any cereal, but it's especially...

The holiday season is here and that means family, friends, and most of all food. Here are steps to roasting a delicious turkey that will have people getting up for seconds.

Learn how to make crispy, oven roasted potatoes that your friends and family will rave about! By varying the amounts and combinations of the spices, you can create a different tasting batch every...

The potato can be found in any food or produce market in America, from the produce isles to the frozen food section for a variety of pre-packaged bake and eat selections. A few well known potatoes...

This recipe is very easy and simple but tastes great ! It does not require a lot of prep time or ingredients. This recipe proves that you don't need a lot of fancy ingredients or garnishes to make...

Baked Accordian potatoes make a nice presentation. Just a little something different to do with the potato. Works well with all kinds of potatoes. The blue, red, yellow or white. You can even vary...

Everybody knows that homemade desserts are best and who doesn't love a warm, fresh-from-the-oven fruit cobbler? A delicious cobbler served up with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped...

This Thanksgiving, I wanted to try something new for dessert, and what I tried knocked the socks off my family! A easy made Pumpkin Cheesecake hit the spot after a day of stuffing our faces with...

Curing is the process of applying a thin layer of carbon to metals to make them last longer. As oven racks don't often come in contact with food, they're not given to rusting as much as pots and...

Homemade, oven-baked cookies make a quick and satisfying dessert or snack. Electric ovens provide dry, uniform heat ideal for turning out evenly baked, golden brown cookies. Cookie-baking basics...

You don't need a pizza oven to bake a delicious, crispy crust pizza. Instead you can use a pizza stone, which helps distribute heat and absorbs moisture. Pizza stones come in a variety of shapes...

Buffet servers can serve double duty in the kitchen by functioning as a baking or roasting pan. Baking cakes, cookie bars or casseroles directly into a buffet server allows them to go from the...

Roasted mushrooms and roasted bell peppers are a delicious addition to many recipes and are very convenient to prepare ahead of time for use in later cooking. In general, these two ingredients...

So you've brought your new GE electric range home, installed it in your kitchen and used it to bake cookies once or twice. Now you have to take the kids to soccer practice this afternoon, but...

While clay pots are known for the fact that they can cook foods at higher temperatures and faster than traditional pots and pans, they can also be used to slow cook almost any recipe. Because of...

Clay pots have been used since antiquity for cooking and baking foods and are still used in some cultures today. To be food safe, the clay pot must be unglazed, as some pots on the market are...

My family loves pies of all kinds, and we usually stick with the traditional pies like pumpkin, apple, and cherry, but I don't really like any of those so I went on a search this year for a...

A pizza stone into the bottom of your oven can give your pizzas and breads an evenly heated baking spot, producing a crisp rather than soggy bottom for your pizza. To prevent your dough from...

The Silpat baking sheet, manufactured by DeMarle in France, is made of silicone coated, fiberglass webbing. The silicone creates the ideal non-stick surface for baking and the fiberglass webbing...

How To Make Cheesecake With Strawberries

I know it is Christmas time when I smell a baked orange in the oven. I have always loved orange and chocolate candy, but as I have grown older I know that I can not always have all those empty...

Before the modern convenience of a gas or electric oven, and even before the introduction of the wood cook stove, bread was baked on the hearth of the family fireplace. The bread could be baked...

This is a super easy way to enjoy one of your favorite meals any time you want with very little effort. Hot wings and fries are great for game night or any time you need a quick but satisfying...

This delicious homemade macaroni and cheese recipe is much tastier than the Kraft version, and classy enough to serve to dinner guests. It’s an easy recipe, and only takes 30 minutes to make (from...

Cornbread stuffing can be made many different ways. I like to use Jiffy cornbread mix because it gives me the benefit of making a delicious dish and it allows me to save some time. This recipe...

Vegetables can be dried whole or sliced, using the sun, air or heat. Some vegetables dry best when strung; others have their tops braided together. Still others must be sliced thin and placed on...

This is a very tasty recipe and fairly easy to do. The key is to try and get as many of your potato slices as close to the same thickness as you can.

Proper mortar and insulation are the keys to an effective wood-fired brick oven. Building strong layers of cement and bricks traps the heat inside the dome and directs it onto the cooking food. A...

Preparing recipes requiring gas in your electric cooker or oven requires a conversion of the temperature settings. The cooking time remains the same when you convert gas settings to your electric...

There is nothing better than biting into the first batch of chocolate cookies when they are fresh from the oven. Learn how to keep them that way with this simple trick.

Heat a block of Himalayan salt crystals to season foods while they cook on its surface. Himalayan salt crystals contain many different natural minerals that give foods cooked on them a complex...

The classic blue speckled roasting pan is a common cookware item in many North American kitchens. These big roasters have high sides and a domed lid to cook large quantities of food. Lining the...

Everyone loves chicken. It can be prepared and cooked many different ways. Here is a recipe for a delicious chicken marinade using mustard. This chicken marinade is great whether you are...

Wood smoke imparts a rich flavor to foods that many people enjoy. Smoking is associated with outdoor grilling, though the flavor of smoke can be created at home in a typical oven. The idea may...

Grill delicious spare ribs in the oven by utilizing your broiler and a few simple strategies. Ovens are capable of providing the direct high heat that sears like a grill and a controlled low heat...

Store-bought cake mixes make entertaining and special occasions a breeze. They are cheap, easy to prepare and readily available. Unfortunately, they lose that special homemade quality that...

This recipe for turkey enchilada casserole is perfect for all the leftover thanksgiving turkey you have or at least part of the turkey. I like to cook it for lunch or dinner a couple days after...

Baked potatoes are an easy to prepare and tasty side dish that you can serve with any meal. Or you can dress up a baked potato and serve it alone for a simple and satisfying lunch or dinner. ...

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...

Nambé products are both stylish and durable enough to last many years in the kitchen. With an extensive line of many different products, Nambé has a distinctive and beautiful piece for...

A protein-rich diet can lead to strong muscles and higher energy levels. It is fairly simple to prepare foods that are rich in protein. While some foods that contain protein, like nuts, can be...

Clay ovens have been used for thousands of years and are again becoming popular with the renaissance of gourmet pizzas and fine breads. They also can provide exceptional cooking for meats and...

This sweet delicious dish will only take you up to 45 minutes. Something simple yet amazingly good. I assure you that this will be good. Step outside of the box and try something new! You...

When you're using jars to store food for a long time, such as when you're canning, it is important to sterilize the jars before adding any food. This is key in preventing food poisoning and...

Rice is really quite a crowd pleaser. Many people don't fix rice at home so it is a welcomed change. It can be use to stretch lots of different meals from chili, to chop suey. It is great with...

I made a pound cake this afternoon, and the whole house smells good. This recipe was one that my mother-in-law made, and it’s truly delicious. It’s easy to make, but tastes like you have spent...