Cooking & Baking

Growing up in and italian family, I knew how to create a variety of red sauces by the age of 10. Often recipes calls for so many ingredients that people can be overwhelmed. This easy step by step...

This recipe is easy to follow and delicious! Use this recipe and add different vegetables and meats or top with bread crumbs or tomatoes to change it up.

Cooking pasta is a very simple task that many home cooks, plain and simple, mess up every time. Use these tips to cook perfect pasta.

How to cook vegetarian noodle This is delicious, fast and easy to cook, and it's a low calories dish.

Teriyaki is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It can be used with chicken or beef, is great over rice, and can also be used in many other recipes. This recipe is simple and can also be bottled or...

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...

Instead of traditional red sauce for your pizza, try garlic sauce for a gourmet pizza. The base for most creamy sauces begins with butter and flour to create a roux which thickens the milk or...

Some things just taste better with barbeque sauce! Whether you are craving ribs, chicken, or pork, chances are good you will have BBQ sauce on your shopping list to accompany your choice of...

You do not have to be a great cook to make people think you are. If you learn the basics, you can use your imagination and make some beautiful flavorful dishes. One of the basics to cooking...

Turkey and stuffing isn't really turkey and stuffing without the wonderful addition of cranberry sauce. I'd like to share a recipe for Jellied Cranberry Sauce that is fairly simple to make and it...

The best thing about salmon is that it is good for health because it is high in protein, high Omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D[10] content... not to mention it is very easy to cook. Salmon...

When I prepared my very first Holidays dinner here in the U.S., one of the things my guests loved the most was my homemade fresh cranberry sauce flavored with orange zest, cinnamon and clove. They...

Mexican food is delicious, Taco Bell doesn’t cut it, and sometimes a person would rather have their own Mexican Night at home. (Margaritas should always be included.) So what’s a traditional...

Baked potatoes wrapped in a crescent roll dough and then baked again until they are golden brown and served with Bearnaise sauce. Two large potatoes and a package of crescent rolls will feed 4...

Make some crispy and tasty Buffalo chicken wings. Great for a party or a picnic.

Garlic butter sauce for spaghetti or other pasta is easy to make at home. The key to making a great sauce is in using real butter and garlic---this is one instance where substitutions do not work...

This is an easy Alfredo sauce recipe for anyone to make. It should only take about 10 minutes.

Stop wasting your time boiling lasagna noodles before making the lasagna. Raw noodles cook themselves right in the sauce while the lasagna is baking. Enjoy a delicious meal without worrying about...

Make a quick pork chop marinade in minutes. This is for making a tasty marinade if you are in a rush or having last minute/impromptu dinner guests. Really easy and only takes 20-30 minutes of...

Grill chicken that your guests will actually compliment. Not just like, but actually compliment. "this is unbelievable" "this is the best chicken I have ever eaten"...just...

Cream garlic sauce makes a delicious accompaniment for pasta dishes, as a salad dressing and as a flavor enhancement when drizzled over steak or any food that could benefit from the pungent taste...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for Macaroni and Cheese. Makes 50 servings. Check out my other recipes for crowds. You...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for a Lemon Sauce for pouring over Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake. Makes 200 servings of...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for a Lemon Sauce for pouring over Pound Cake or Angel Food Cake. Makes 100 servings of...

This parmesan cheese sauce is quick, easy, and delicious. It can be used to stir into pasta for parmesan noodles, as a sauce to pour over vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower, or as a cheesy...

Feeding a large group of people and need easy recipes for a crowd? I'm including several and this one is for Lasagne. It makes about 100 servings. Check out my other recipes for crowds. You don't...

This is a recipe my eight year old James came up with, while fighting against sleep one night. He came running in our room telling us he had a great idea for restaurant and proceded to tell us his...

How to prepare semi-homemade tomato sauce.

Cranberry sauce is an iconic American condiment. Most people use canned sauce because they don't think about using anything else. Homemade sauce adds a touch of authenticity and class to your...

Hotdogs are of course an easy thing to make, but if you want a recipe you will make again and again try this simple method of making fantastic dogs!

Making your own sauces is rewarding, but it can often become time consuming. Cooking a large batch of sauce and then vacuum-sealing some of it will allow you save it for later use while also...

Find out how you can make the best spaghetti you ever ate.

The turkey was roasted to perfection and the holiday was a success. Now that the guests have gone home the only thing left to do is figure out what to do with all the leftovers! Don't feel like...

The two major types of hot meat sauce, Asian and American, use ground meat and hot chili to create a multipurpose spicy condiment. Customize either of these hot meat sauces to create a complex...

this article will tell you how to cook a pizza at home

The next time you crave sweet and sour chicken, you don't need to go to your favorite Chinese restaurant; you can easily prepare it in your own kitchen. Even better, you may modify this basic...

Tomato sauce is a thick puree of tomatoes, generally seasoned with Italian spices and served on pasta. Tomato soup, on the other hand, contains broth and usually milk or cream, and is a popular...

Spaghetti squash can be a lot of fun. What a wonderful creation..... a squash that looks like pasta. It is a fun vegetable to prepare with your kids and can be served in any way pasta can.

Tzatziki Sauce is a traditional Greek sauce that is based mainly on yogurt. It tastes great and is very simple to make.

A great easy way to make a pizza without the dough. A quick way for you when you are not feeling up to cooking. Great tasting and kids love it. Way cheaper than calling in a Pizza. You can make it...

Tofu started being used for cooking around 200 B.C. in China. This ancient food has a number of health benefits and is surprisingly adaptable. Tofu doesn't carry much flavor on its own, but it...

Lasagna is an old dish that gets its origins from the great kitchens of Italy. Not only can lasagna make an extremely delicious meal it can also provide a number of important nutrients needed to...

Are you on a diet? Are you on Weight Watchers? This recipe is a great way to make a meal for a few days. Its also only 5 Points on Weight Watchers. This is also a great recipe for anybody on a...

Your family has enjoyed a mouth watering roast, but what should you do with the leftovers? :) Also, do not throw any broth away from the roast. It makes a delicious homemade gravy if you decide...

True cheese sauce, made with fresh ingredients can make the world a better place. Or at least help your children like their veggies a whole lot more. And in reality it only takes ten minutes and...

Eggplant can be found around the world. There are Thai, Japanese, Indian, Pingtung (Taiwanese), white, and Chinese varieties of eggplant. Eggplants contain many phytonutrients and are rich 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...

The first time I ever tried eggplant parmesan was in a restaurant and I loved it. After research (first I had to find out exactly what an eggplant was) and a few trial and errors, I have come up...

While living with my Grandmother and Mother from Italy, I learned the secrets to making the most true old world low acid Italian tomato sauce, using a carrot and a combination of three different...

Aluminum bakeware conducts heat evenly and is generally easy to clean. Cooking dishes containing tomatoes in an aluminum pan can cause a metallic aftertaste to the food. This is caused by the acid...