Cooking & Baking

Removing the skin off a salmon fillet in preparation for your favorite fish recipe is easy. Please read on to learn how to Remove Skin / Scales off Salmon Fillet for a Great Fish Recipe

If you are baking and you have a recipe that calls for a certain type of chocolate, like semi sweet chocolate, and you don't have that particular chocolate on hand, don't worry! If you have cocoa...

This is a delicious and easy recipe for frosting that can be used on cookies and cinnamon rolls. You can use it on other things as well. It is so good, you may even want to eat it by itself. My...

Also known as Sticky Rice, this recipe for Grandma's Gummy Rice is extremely easy to make and the end result is absolutely delicious! Enjoy!

Pectin is a naturally occurring substance that is known for its thickening or jelling ability. Pectin can be found in fruit such as apples, grapefruit, lemons, and grapes. Unripe fruit generally...

This fabulous apple walnut cake recipe is very easy, and the cake is perfect for autumn entertaining. It requires no peeling, no mixer, and no pan prep! When unexpected guests arrive, you can...

Maybe you know someone who is vegan -- meaning, he/she doesn't eat animal products (like eggs and milk, for example). Or maybe you have a food allergy. Perhaps you're just looking for a way to...

Need a fun holiday cookie treat for your school class party or party at home or church? Here is a cookie recipe called Church Window Cookies. You guessed it, the window colors are really colored...

Layers of chocolate covered and filled with buttery frosting give German Chocolate Cake the flavors of a rich European dessert. But this cake is all-American, named in honor of the man who created...

This delicious low fat recipe for cake swaps out a few not-so-healthy ingredients for better ones (not that you'd notice by tasting it). It’s also a super easy recipe, using simple ingredients...

This is a family favorite at holidays. Makes a great side dish for Christmas. If you don't like squash you will like it in this recipe. The recipe doesn't look as good when you are making it but...

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...

If you're in the middle of preparing a recipe and realize you don't have any half-and-half on hand, never fear! You can easily whip up an easy substitute. (This recipe literally costs pennies to...

Spelt flour is a nutty-flavored flour derived from the spelt grain, which is related to wheat. It can be substituted for a portion of the wheat flour in any recipe without compromising texture....

Fresh ginger is typically sold in its raw, root form by the pound at grocery stores. Recipes calling for this sharp, tangy spice usually specify whether fresh or powdered ginger should be used....

Nutty-flavored and high in protein, soy flour can be used as a substitute for a portion of the wheat flour that is called for in any recipe. Although adding too much soy flour can adversely affect...

Do you believe you may have just revolutionized the world of apple pies with your breakthrough new recipe? You might be eligible to receive a patent for your new idea, but before you can apply,...

Ready for a quick fix to your traditional candied yams recipe? If you are the lucky women/man responsible to cook Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner single-handedly, read on for a simple recipe to...

This dump cake recipe is so quick and easy! It will have you out of the kitchen and on your way in no time flat, yet it tastes good and feeds a crowd. Dump cake is one of my favorite recipes to...

If you're anything like me, you love using tub margarine for its health benefits but hate baking with it because of the fear of inaccurately measuring and getting the recipe all wrong. You don't...

Convection ovens operate a little differently than conventional ovens. This results in the need to convert cooking times and temperatures. Convection ovens work by circulating hot air during the...

Dry ground ginger has a strong flavor and is a popular spice for both savory and sweet dishes. Many cooks feel it is prudent to avoid substituting dry ground ginger with fresh ginger due to the...

Low carbohydrate diets have been around for many years now, and can be quite effective for losing weight. One baking ingredient that is hard to do without is flour, but there are some easy ways...

Soy milk can replace cow's milk as part of a vegan diet, to remove excess animal fat, or for those who are lactose-intolerant. However, the fat content and water content of the two beverages are...

Cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday can be tricky if you are watching your waist line. Here are some tips on how to lighten your favorite recipe and not skimp on flavor.

I do not like hard, crispy cookies whether they are chocolate chip, oatmeal or sugar cookies. I like my cookies soft. I do not want to bite into a cookie and feel like I am going to break my...

Often when baking bread using yeast from our pantries we find that our bread will not rise. This costs money and frustrates even the seasoned of bakers. There's an easy way to prevent this...

Before the relatively recent use of modern aluminum cake and bread pans, people used earthenware clay pots to create delicious baked goods. The process of using clay pots is straightforward and...

Who doesn't love southern comfort food? This is a simple "set it and forget" recipe anyone can make. It contains less fat and sodium but ultimate flavor. I hope you and your family have...

Convection ovens are equipped with a fan which circulates heated air throughout the oven. This feature allows the oven to shorten the cooking or baking time by as much as 30 percent. Some...

Yogurt isn't just a healthy dairy treat anymore. It now also serves as a common substitute for high-fat ingredients in baking. Yogurt adds moistness, creaminess and tenderness to baked foods,...

When a recipe calls for light molasses but you only have black strap molasses, most cooks might abandon the recipe in fear that the black strap molasses is too strong. While it is true that black...

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...

Ever had a weird funky craving for barbecued sardines? Well if you have this is the recipe for you! This recipe will teach you how to make delicious barbecued sardines. This recipe makes as many...

Convection ovens use fans that circulate the oven's heat continuously and evenly, resulting in an evenly baked cake. This even distribution of heat accelerates the baking time and you get that...

It happens all the time. You're almost done with a recipe, and suddenly see that it calls for fresh basil instead of dried, which is all you have on hand. Should you run to the store to buy...

Agave nectar has a thick, syrupy texture and adds more moisture and sweetness than granulated sugar. When substituting one for the other in a recipe, you might need to make some adjustments to the...

Silicone cake pans offer several advantages over traditional metal or glass pans. Silicone is naturally a nonstick surface so you don't need to grease or spray your cake pans before baking. The...

The agave plant is native to Mexico and was originally eaten as a sweet vegetable. It has only been used as a commercial sweetener since the 1990s. Agave has become popular as a natural sugar...

Home canning lets you preserve homemade foods. Can your own foods in Mason jars to save money or just for the satisfaction of preparing your own preserved foods to share with friends and family....

Agave nectar, or syrup, is a sweetener derived from the agave plant, the same succulent that is made into tequila. Because of its light taste, agave can be substituted for sugar in a recipe, when...

You may need to add half of 3/4 cup sugar to a recipe because you're cutting the recipe in half, or because you know a recipe calls for much more sugar than you prefer. Plastic and metal cups for...

Fresh herbs give your food more flavor than dried. For best results, use the herbs shortly after picking as they do not keep their flavor for long unless dried. The drying process pulls water out...

If you're looking for an easy, yet tasty recipe to make souther brown gravy, then this is it. In this article I will show you the steps to making and serving the BEST southern brown gravy in...

Canned navy beans save time since they have already been fully cooked. With a can opener and ingredients for your favorite bean recipe, you can use canned navy beans instead taking the time to...

If you have never attempted to make jelly , jam or preserves because it sounds like so much work, this is the recipe for you. Strawberry preserves are delicious and making them with this 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...

This super easy recipe for Rolled Fondant is really more of a "method" because it is so simple. Rolled fondant is wonderful for making simple shapes and adding a smooth texture to...

When converting a microwave recipe for use in a conventional oven, there are several things to take into consideration. Cooking items in a conventional oven takes longer, and requires more cooking...

This peanut butter cookies recipe has been a favorite at my house throughout the years. We call it the 1-1-1 cookies. You will see why. These require so little special ingredients that they...