The Perfect Omelet(te), How to Cook It
Omelet(te)sThey're easy to cook, right?We'll see.The first thing to remember is that you need the right size of frying pan. This is more important than you may think. Too large, and the omelet will dry out; too small, and it will not cook through.As a basic guide, you need a... Read More
Kitchen Canister Sets - How to Beautify Your Kitchen
Kitchen canister sets are a great way to accent your kitchen and give you more storage space. Canister sets of today come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Finding the right kitchen canister set depends on your individual tastes and what theme, if any, the kitchen is.... Read More
Easy Herb Butters
Since herbs are plentiful this time of year, why not use them to make a variety of simple herb butters? You can even freeze the butters to enjoy in the cooler fall months ahead.Use these tasty butters on everything from grilled steaks, fish, and chicken, to cooked vegetables. And don't... Read More
Food Poisoning--An Overview
What is Food Poisoning?Food poisoning results when you eat food contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens such as parasites or viruses. Your symptoms may range from upset stomach to diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps and dehydration. Most such infections go undiagnosed and unreported.But the Center for Disease Control and Prevention... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your baking, that is? This one secret ingredient (that you likely already have in your kitchen) is not only inexpensive and healthy, it'll also add a bit of "cloud" to your biscuits and pancakes!And that ingredient is ... Oatmeal!Yep, I know... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5)
IntroductionWoks have been synonymous with Chinese cooking since the emergence of Chinese cuisine. They have been used for some 3000 years in China for a variety of cooking methods, including stir frying, boiling, and steaming. A wok is a large, thin-walled, round-bottomed, metal cooking pan, and shaped like a shallow... Read More
Baking Bread and Your Freezer
There's a lot of bread in our freezer. In our exuberance, we often bake more bread than we can eat in a day or two. What isn't given away goes in the freezer.Sometimes, we bake bread just to store. It's wonderful to have homemade bread on hand for those periods... Read More
Emergency Bread: Can you Bake Bread Without an Oven?
What would you eat if you were stranded without power? It could happen; it does happen. A natural disaster, a breakdown in the delivery system as the Northeast experienced recently, or a terrorist strike against the infrastructure could leave you without power. Don't despair. You probably have a source of... Read More
Christmas Cookie Decorating 101
Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies. Well that's a tall order because there are as many ways to decorate cookies as there are cookies! Here are a few guidelines for novices and experienced bakers alike to help you generate your own ideas for cooking decorating.DECORATING COOKIES... Read More
Substitutions for Commonly Called for Ingredients
What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13 year old... Read More
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10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips
A lot of the times we mean to get in... Read More
The Best-Kept Secrets of Beef Revealed! Get Ready to Become the Meat Expert in Your Family!
Do you helplessly stand at the meat counter looking from... Read More
6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak
There's nothing better than a nicely grilled juicy steak.But how... Read More
Working with Eggs
Bad eggs are rare but they do occur. Crack eggs... Read More
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apples
When buying apples, look for those that are firm and... Read More
Kitchen Canister Sets - How to Beautify Your Kitchen
Kitchen canister sets are a great way to accent your... Read More
What You Need in a Gourmet Kitchen
The best way to decide what you need in your... Read More
Cooking Filet Mignon
Filet mignon is French, of course, with filet meaning "thick... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5)
IntroductionWoks have been synonymous with Chinese cooking since the emergence... Read More
Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board
Researchers have found that bacteria have a tougher time surviving... Read More
Reductions: Proving Less is More
Any liquid can be reduced just by heating it -... Read More
Barbeque Grilling has Reached a Whole New Dimension
Grilling on the barbecue has never been more exciting. Not... Read More
Little-known Tips for Easy Holiday Baking
Are you wondering if you have the time to bake... Read More
10 Smart Shopping Tips To Protect Your Family From Getting Sick
Prevention of food poisoning starts with your trip to the... Read More
Vegetarian Cooking - Three Basics
For any of the many reasons people choose to eat... Read More
10 Simple Ways To Safely Store Food
Storing foods can present its own set of problems. And... Read More
Whats a Pan Dowdy?
Cobblers and dowdies, crisps and crumbles, buckles and betties-what are... Read More
Cooking Lobster at Home
Lobster has always be one of those extravagant meals which... Read More
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream (Without an Ice Cream Maker!)
COLFAX, WISCONSIN - June is Dairy Month and what better... Read More
Grilling Tips ? Safety Comes First at the Barbecue
You're standing at the gas grill in the hot sun,... Read More
The Perfect Omelet(te), How to Cook It
Omelet(te)sThey're easy to cook, right?We'll see.The first thing to remember... Read More
Using Bread Machine Mixes in Your Oven
You don't have to own a bread machine to enjoy... Read More
10 Dishes Every New Bride or Groom Must Know How to Make!
Okay, you've either gotten married or are planning to pretty... Read More
Baking Perfect Breads, Cookies, and Desserts
We're all looking for that perfect pie, or cookies, or... Read More
10 Wide Open Tips For Food Safety In The Great Outdoors
Hiking, camping, and boating are good activities for active people... Read More
Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air,... Read More
Fine Tuning Bread Machine Mixes
Sometimes bread machines can be tricky. We were trying to... Read More
Peppercorns & Ways To Use Them
New and exciting varieties of peppercorns are becoming available to... Read More
Better Breakfasts Ideas
Nutritionists tell us that breakfast is the most important meal... Read More
Keeping and Wasps and Flies Away from your Barbecue
It is one of life's oddities that we take a... Read More
How to Choose the Right Smoke for the Right BBQ Dish
BBQ smoke is one of the easiest ways to add... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Beef
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 3 of 5) Seasoning Your New Wok
Seasoning is the most important thing you can do to... Read More
Picnic Checklist
In the previous article, we suggested that you start a... Read More
Family Meal Planning Made Easy
As moms, we have hectic lives. Whether we work out... Read More
Make It With Mint
It wouldn't be summer without fresh mint in pots on... Read More
Easy Herb Butters
Since herbs are plentiful this time of year, why not... Read More
Microwave Ovens and the Healthfulness of Microwaved Food
Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainly convenient. They... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your... Read More
What You Need in a Gourmet Kitchen
The best way to decide what you need in your... Read More
10 Wide Open Tips For Food Safety In The Great Outdoors
Hiking, camping, and boating are good activities for active people... Read More
Herbs and Spices - the Essence of Flavor
In any number of cookbooks and recipes you will find... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 4 of 5) Cleaning and Caring for Your Wok
Non-stick woks do not require seasoning, and come with simple... Read More
10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips
A lot of the times we mean to get in... Read More
10 Easy Ways To Protect Your Family From Food Poisoning
Do you realize the many ways that bacteria can contaminate... Read More
Working with Eggs
Bad eggs are rare but they do occur. Crack eggs... Read More
50% Less Cooking
50% Less Cookingwithout hitting the fast food button! Don't you... Read More
Understanding Baking: How Yeast Works
Did you ever wonder why flour tastes like sawdust but... Read More
A Cookie Assembly Line: Efficient Cookie Baking for Busy Cooks
As a busy working mother, I'm short on time, especially... Read More
The Perfect Scone: Keys to Make Your Scone Just Right
Ah, there's nothing like a tender, steaming scone in the... Read More
What is a Serving Size?
Have you ever wondered how much a serving really is.... Read More
The Art of the Marinade
It's a sad fact that these days it has become... Read More
Grill Your Corn for Maximum Flavor
There's two basic theories on grilling corn. Some people prefer... Read More
Once-A-Month-Cooking: How to Make Your Plan Work
As one of the oldest children in a family of... Read More
Prepare the Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Would you like to prepare the best Garlic Mashed Potatoes... Read More
10 Simple Ways To Safely Store Food
Storing foods can present its own set of problems. And... Read More
Secrets of Great Breads
Often we field questions about making great bread. Great bread... Read More
How to Grill Most Any Vegetable You Can Think Of!
Grilling vegetables is easy. The fact that more people don't... Read More
How to Cook a Lobster
French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in... Read More
How to Care for Your Cast Iron Skillet (includes recipes)
Some of the best meals I've ever eaten were made... Read More
10 Mind-Easing Ways To Make Sure Your Childs Bag Lunch Is Safe
Perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus,... Read More
7 Things to Consider when Buying a BBQ
BBQ as we all know is an abbreviated form of... Read More
Save Money ? The Crock Way
Saving money ? is something we would all like to... Read More
Vegetarian Cooking - Three Basics
For any of the many reasons people choose to eat... Read More
The Joys of Refrigerator Cookies
Baking cookies seem to fill the house with a sense... Read More
Pyrex Mixing Bowls ? A Kitchen Favorite
Pyrex mixing bowls typically come in sets of 3 with... Read More
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