Yeast  is used to make everything from beer to  bread , yet most people don’t know how to culture this super food at home. The process used to culture yeast can seem complicated at first because it does involve some specific steps, instruments and chemicals, but it’s relatively easy and simple to learn.


Thai Cuisine has been renowned around the globe as the perfect blend of flavors. The harmony and balance experienced with each bite of a Thai dish is the result of a perfectly articulated cooking technique.


Coconut oil offers a variety of health benefits and can be used for cooking as well as skin and hair care. This wikiHow will show you how to make virgin coconut oil at home using the wet mill method, the cold process method, and the boiling method.


Meal prepping is a practice designed to make meals one day per week that will last for the rest of the week. It is a great way to save time and eat healthy.


Olives grow from trees that are part of the evergreen family. They are sturdy and resilient, with a life expectancy of approximately 500 years even with considerable neglect.


Do you like trying different snacks? This article will show you how to prepare zinger burgers!


Learn how to make a simple and healthy recipe that'll leave your taste buds happy.


Paniyaram is a traditional Indian Chettinad recipe which is made from idli batter. This classic South Indian food is made from fermented rice and black gram and is a great source of carbohydrates and proteins.


Whether you're serving it over rice, on a chili dog or as chili cheese fries, or just with a side of crusty bread,  chili  is a go-to favorite in many homes.


Having some friends over? Or perhaps just hungry... Pastrami and egg hash is a great way to cook great egg!


Taro /ˈtɑroʊ/ is a common name for the corms and tubers of several plants in the Araceae family. Of these,  Colocasia esculenta  is the most widely cultivated.


Vegetable broth is an alternative to meat broths. It is both a vegetarian and vegan food and it also makes a healthy addition to many recipes. Making vegetable broth is a very straightforward process.


Buying meat in bulk is a good idea, especially when it is on sale, but you do not want to cook more meat than you need. Freezing it is simple and safe.


Thawing frozen fish properly will help it retain good flavor and the right texture while also keeping it from becoming contaminated with bacteria. To thaw fish safely, the easiest method is placing it in the refrigerator the night before you want to use it.


Installing the latest map updates on your Garmin-compatible GPS device will help ensure you have the most accurate geographical information when traveling to and from your destination.


Homemade taco sauce is easy to prepare and can be customized according to your own tastes. You can make taco sauce without the use of a stove, but heating it through can help thicken the sauce and blend the flavors more thoroughly.


Rava dosa  is a type of Indian  dosa  or crepe made with a combination of  rava  (an Indian term for semolina) and other flours. It's commonly seasoned with onion and green chillis, among other flavors, and briefly cooked in a lightly oiled pan.


Using kiwifruit for salad is healthy, tasty and easy. In this article, you'll discover various great combinations you can try with kiwifruit to make simple savory or sweet salads at home.


Khaja occasionally prepared in Diwali, Holi and in marriage is the traditional sweet dish from North part of India, mainly Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. With it’s crunchy and sweet taste, is a must to have at least once in lifetime.


Fruit salsa is a tasty twist on the traditional salsa. There are lots of different ways to prepare fruit salsa. It can range from sweet-n-tart to sweet-n-spicy.


Soup is one of the easiest things to prepare. It is also incredibly delicious, making it an ideal comfort food on cold, wintery nights. Unfortunately, many soup recipes are not all that healthy; they often contain unnecessary amounts of fats and sodium.


Meatloaf is a classic dinner dish that's fairly easy to prepare. You can make meatloaf using a muffin tin, creating several individual portions of meatloaf.


Hot water cornbread is a simple, rustic style of cornbread made with plain cornmeal and boiling water. It's traditionally formed into patties and fried in oil, but hot water cornbread can also be baked in the oven.


Freezer cooking with a group of friends can save money, save time and probably build friendships. Below are tips and ideas on how to do freezer cooking.


Ham pairs well with almost any kind of vegetable. For example, salty, smoked or even uncured ham can bring out the sweetness in carrots or parsnips.


Doro Wat is a traditional Ethiopian meal. It is often served with other foods including braised beef and various vegetables. It is made up of many components and takes a long time to properly cook.


Make Garri (Cassava Flour) from Raw Cassava

Cassava is a tuber crop native to South America; However, Nigeria is the world's leading producer. It contains very high level of starch, and is processed in many ways to get an edible end-product.


Have you planned to make a particular dish that called for edible rice paper and wondered how to make it yourself? Instead of buying edible rice paper or substituting it with something else, you can make your own tasty edible rice paper with just a bit of preparation and hard work.


Homemade corn chips are easy to make and can be customized according to your own tastes. You can make both basic corn chips and corn tortilla chips, but the process varies a bit for each type.


When the pantry only contains coconut cream and you need coconut milk, don't despair! That cream can be turned into milk.


Like home cooked food but can't stand cooking every night? If you have a freezer, some basic cooking skills, and a couple of friends, you're in luck.


Freezers are meant to keep things on ice. However, sometimes they can also cause excess ice to buildup. This excess ice can cause your freezer to suddenly feel a lot smaller than it should.


Here's how to make homemade fried tortilla chips easily in your own home.


While watermelon does lose some of its natural texture after undergoing the freezing process, you can freeze pieces of watermelon very easily if you plan to use it for smoothies or similar recipes in the future.


Sun-ripened tomatoes are one of the joys of the summer season. Preserve that taste and feeling by freezing your tomatoes. Follow these simple methods to capture the taste of summer, and check out some ideas we had on what to do with your frozen tomatoes.


When you have a glut of tomatillos, it's good to know that they can be frozen for use later on. If you are harvesting your own, it is important to get them at the right time, just before the fruit drops.


Homemade frozen burritos are a great meal for when you need something to eat in a hurry. For a regular burrito, you start by cooking the fillings, which can include seasoned meats, beans, and rice.


Is your garden bursting with vegetables? Were your eyes a bit larger than your stomach? Whatever your reason is for having too many vegetables, you are probably wanting to do something with them (and keep them from rotting in your fridge.)


Root vegetables, like turnips and carrots, provide excellent ingredients for soups and stews. They can be frozen to use easily in recipes throughout the winter months.


Soup can take a while to make, which is why many people like to make a bunch at one time, and then freeze it for later. Unfortunately, one of the biggest mistakes one can make is placing hot soup directly into the freezer.


The texture of tofu is not for everyone. However, freezing this food can make it firmer and chewier. Frozen tofu will also keep longer if you aren't going to eat it right away.


If you have made too much dough or something else has distracted you in the process of baking cookies, here is how to freeze and reuse the dough.


Even though the freezing process changes the texture of rhubarb, since rhubarb is usually made into preserves and used for baked goods, this change in texture rarely poses a problem.


If you want to prepare a quiche but won't have time to make it right before serving it, you can make the dish early and freeze it for later. A quiche can be frozen in either an unbaked or baked state.


Passion fruit is a wonderful plant to have growing in your own yard but it can have a tendency to ripen all at once, leaving you with a glut. Enjoy the taste of passion fruit during the colder months following by freezing some of your harvest for desserts, baking and fruit salads.


If you have potato plants in your garden, you know they grow in abundance, and it's hard to eat them all while they're fresh. Once you've given away as many as you can to your friends, try preserving the ones that remain by freezing them.


When preparing pies, whether for a holiday or a family party, it is not always practical to finish baking the pies immediately before they will be served.


You couldn't resist the "10 pineapples for 10 dollars" deal at your local supermarket, could you? But now you find yourself with 10 pineapples that will go bad if you don't freeze them.


Fresh peas from the garden are delicious as they are. But if you harvest a large crop of peas and need to keep them for other times of the year, freezing them is an option that will still keep a lot of their lovely flavor intact.


Peach season is always gone before you know it, but if you freeze your peaches you'll be able to enjoy the warm sweetness of summer all through the cooler months.


Anyone that drinks flavored  coffee  might know about the favorable holiday flavors that some companies put out, such as peppermint mocha, eggnog, or pumpkin.


If your food budget is strained to the max month after month, save some money by keeping a frozen supply of your favorite cuts of meat and poultry on hand at all times.


Fresh peppers have a long growing season that lasts until the fall, but you don't have to stop enjoying them when the weather turns cold. Peppers, both sweet and hot, can be frozen in a few easy steps, and they taste a lot better than the store-bought variety.


Green peppers can be frozen straight from the raw state, but if you plan on cooking them after they've thawed, you should consider blanching them in boiling water before freezing them.


Eggs can usually be stored for a few weeks if covered in the refrigerator. However, sometimes you just have too many eggs to use before they go bad, or you have used the egg whites in a recipe but don't want to eat the egg yolk right away.


Freeze drying removes moisture from food through vaporization, which turns water molecules into vapor. Freeze drying food affects its texture more than other preservation methods, like  canning  or  freezing , but the nutritional value and flavor stay intact.


If you've caught too many fish for dinner, you need to figure out a way to preserve those fish, as they won't keep long in the refrigerator. Freezing fish is one of the best ways of preserving it.


Freezing meatballs can be an extremely useful method to do if you're looking for a quick appetizer to pop in the oven and eat for lunch or dinner. Most stores sell frozen meatballs but many have fattening ingredients that you're probably not satisfied with, or have certain ingredients that you're allergic to.


Fresh broccoli reaches its peak in mid-summer, but if you freeze it, you can enjoy this healthy green vegetable all year long. Freezing broccoli is an easy process, and you'll find that broccoli you freeze yourself has a much better flavor and texture than the store-bought version.


Although it resembles grass, chives are the smallest plant in the onion family. They impart a rich flavor similar to onions or garlic, but with an extra fresh flavor because they are often taken directly from a fresh plant and sprinkled over food.


When it's cherry season, it's nice to be able to preserve some of the harvest for later months when cherries aren't so easy to come by. Freezing cherries is one good way of keeping them for longer.


Celery can be a difficult vegetable to freeze because of its high water content. Freezing it often leaves the stalks mushy and flavorless. If you have a bunch of it that you can't use up before it spoils, though, you can prolong its life by storing in the freezer.


Freezing cheese is possible for many cheese varieties. Freezing cheese can help prevent a large block of cheese from going moldy before its finished and is a good way to store all those cheeses you snapped up in a sale.


From your carefully tended garden dozens of heads of healthful broccoli and cauliflower spring forth. You can't possibly eat it all but you're loathe to dump it in the compost.


Butternut squash is delicious, and it's a shame when it goes bad before you can eat it all. Fortunately, it's easy to freeze butternut squash, and this wikiHow will show you how.


Frozen cauliflower is great to have on hand to use in casseroles and soups throughout the year. Just blanch fresh cauliflower while it's at its peak to preserve its flavor and nutrients, then place the florets in freezer bags and store them.


Blueberries are juiciest and most delicious during a short period between June and August. Freezing them at their peak will allow you to enjoy that fresh summery flavor all winter long.


If you've baked a large batch of biscuits or cookies, you might be considering how best to store them. Freezing is one suitable option.


Freezing fresh bread can help preserve it until you're ready to use it. For this reason, many people buy in bulk and freeze loaves of bread, either to capitalize on a great deal at the store or to ensure that fresh bread is always on hand.


Buying foods in bulk when it’s on sale or stocking up on fresh produce when it’s in season is a great way to save money, and make sure you have plenty of food for the week.


If you have ever wanted to enjoy the delicious taste of early summer well after the season has ended, try freezing some ripe strawberries. You can freeze strawberries whole on trays or in freezer-safe plastic containers, or you can freeze sliced strawberries sprinkled with sugar or simple syrup to help preserve them longer.


For anyone who uses plenty of onions in their cooking, having some stashed away in your freezer means you always have some on hand when you need it.


Mangoes are tropical fruits and sweet in taste. They are best served freshly cut in fruit salads, smoothies, or as a frozen snack. Like papayas, mangoes are also commonly found as a breakfast side dish.


Ginger can be frozen for longer keeping, either whole or minced. It is easy to prepare ginger for freezing and provided you use it regularly, you can keep quite a lot in the freezer at any one time.


Freezing kale is a great way to preserve it for later, and it can ensure that you have access to fresh and healthy greens when they're not in season.


Whether you purchased fruit in bulk, had some overly productive fruit trees, or simply bought one too many cartons of those peak-of-summer strawberries, you're going to need to do something with it.


Freezing food can be a convenient way to store excess food or meals that you can prepare at a later date; however, it is important to store each food type in a certain manner to guarantee its freshness and quality.


Eggplant can be frozen if you intend to cook it after thawing it out. To freeze eggplant, you need to clean it, cut it into slices, and blanch it before placing it in the freezer.


Don't you love the taste of fresh, sweet corn? Though it's only available a few weeks out of the year, you can buy it in bulk and enjoy that fresh taste all year long.


While it is possible to freeze cabbage, its structure does tend to break down on freezing. Blanching will help to preserve it better, although it won't be as good as the fresh cabbage.


Apples are generally peeled, sliced, and cored before being frozen, and they can be frozen using a variety of different methods. Each method is better suited for different uses, but the dry pack method tends to be the most versatile.


Dried fruit is a good source of nutrients and is filled with vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in natural sugar. You can dry a wide variety of fruits, including grapes (sultanas, currants and raisins), apples (sliced), apricots, pears, peaches, figs, dates, plums (prunes) and bananas.


If you have more carrots than you can use in the short-term, consider freezing them for long-term storage. To freeze carrots, you must trim them down and blanch away potentially harmful bacteria before finally placing them in the freezer.


Drying gourds seems to be embedded in human DNA--we as a species have been drying gourds for thousands of years to make tools, vessels, utensils, instruments and all types of arts and crafts.


Garlic is a relative of the onion and it is popular in hundreds of countries around the world. The garlic bulbs that you buy in stores are generally dried whole, using a process called “curing.”


Did you know that figs are not fruits, but dried flowers? They are a high in iron, calcium and potassium, and have more fiber than most fruits and vegetables.


Dill, or dill weed, is an herb that is used for flavor in Western European, Eastern European and Scandinavian cuisines.  [1]   You can dry the ferns and use the seeds to make essential oils.


If you grow beans or buy them in bulk, you may wish to dry them so they are preserved for future use. Below are some ways to dry beans yourself.


Food drying offers an alternative method of food preservation than canning or freezing food. The process involves extracting moisture from specific foods to prevent the formation of bacterial growth and other organisms that cause rot or decay.


An apricot is a small, soft stone fruit. It is especially suited to drying because of its sweet flesh. Homemade dried apricots can be dehydrated in the oven or a dehydrator machine.


Cranberries make a delicious addition to pretty much everything--salads, yogurt, stuffing, trail mix...the list goes on. They have historically been used for food, medicine, and even fabric dye.


Dehydrating meat is an old fashioned way of preserving meat. It makes it convenient to take on long trips, backpacking or hiking since refrigeration is not required and it is much more lightweight than regular meat.


Dehydrating, or drying, is a means of preserving food by removing its water content. Almost any food with water can be dehydrated. This not only increases the food's shelf life, it can also prevent decay and the growth of microorganisms.


A bounty of carrots is great for snacking, but they may start to go bad or lose their taste after months of cold storage. You can dehydrate them to make chips or rounds for soups and stews.


Want a smoothie, but thicker? Put a twist on the famous smoothie and make it into a smoothie bowl perfect for breakfast, or a simple nutritious snack.


After making delicious dried fruit, it will take you only minutes to get the shelves clean. It's best done as soon as possible after making the dehydrated fruit, in order to remove the most particles and make it easier on yourself.


Make a Meal for Someone Allergic to Sugar, Gluten, Milk, and Fat

Food allergies and food sensitivities have skyrocketed. Definitions of allergies and sensitivities are debated and have to do with differences with IgE, IgG, IgA, and other immunoglobulin reactions.


Dry sautéing is a really good method to cook mushrooms. It removes much of the water and leaves the mushroom with a wonderful, soft texture that isn't "mushy".


Liver is a very bloody meat, so it cannot be koshered by simply letting it soak in salted water, as one might do with other meats. Instead, you'll need to pre-cook the liver using a thorough broiling technique to make it kosher.


Keeping food warm that you have heated up in the morning and packed in a lunch can pose some challenges. Using a thermos is necessary for keeping a packed lunch warm, but it helps to know the proper way to use one.


Make a Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Quorn

Mouthwatering and tasty, this article contains a vegetarian recipe for shepherd's pie. If your kids aren't very good at eating their veggies, this is a good way of getting them to eat their veggies, without realising it.


Peppers are a healthy and colorful addition to many dishes, but their unique shape makes them challenging to cut, especially into long, thin, julienne-style pieces.


There is a fine line between keeping food hot enough for food safety and overcooking or drying out foods. Good cooks need techniques for holding food so it remains at the proper temperature but still stays tasty.


Got a late start on your dinner? Want to have something really awesome, but you are not sure what? Of course, this article presumes that you have enough warning to thaw out a chicken (or go buy one).


Herb-infused olive oil is a light, tasty way to add flavor to many types of meals. It can be used in cooking or as a dressing on your food. Making infused olive oil with herbs at home is simple, but there are safety concerns that must be addressed when preparing your oil for storage.


Broccoli sprouts are small sprouts grown from soaking and applying pressure to broccoli seeds. These immature broccoli plants are low in calories and dense in nutrients, containing notable amounts of vitamins A, C, and E, along with calcium.


Invert sugar is a culinary product made from standard sucrose table sugar. Heat and acid are used to break the sugar down into simpler glucose and fructose sugars, and this change alters the texture, taste, and longevity of foods prepared with this sweetener.


Artichokes are a flavorful vegetable with an almost nutty taste, but their appearance can sometimes make them a little intimidating to shop for. It's true that knowing what to look for in an artichoke can mean a more delicious vegetable when you eat it, but finding a fresh artichoke isn't difficult.


If you want to prepare a roast ahead of time, you will need to reheat it later. You may also want to reheat slices of roast as leftovers. Reheating a roast is fairly simple with a little patience and the right technique.


Mornings can be hectic, especially if you have to make lunch for your child or children. But by getting your kids to make their own lunches, you can free up time for yourself.


Avocados are a rich, creamy, and delicious fruit that can be eaten alone, made into spreads and dips, or even turned into tasty desserts. Unlike most fruits, avocados don’t ripen on the tree, but rather after they’ve been harvested.


The majority of fruits and vegetables purchased at your local store contain some degree of various types of pesticides. Farmers and growers use these chemicals to enable them to produce near-perfect fruits and vegetables in mass quantities, free of insects, bacteria, mold and rodents.


Keeping bread fresh can be a challenging task for anyone, especially for smaller households and those living in hot, humid climates. Learning to store bread correctly is the easiest way to keep mold away, and to enjoy every loaf to its last crumb.


You're probably guilty of forgetting about groceries you bought only to open the fridge and find them a shocking shade of brown or green. Unfortunately, food spoilage is a big problem that creates a lot of waste.


There are roughly 1,100 varieties of mango grown in the world, with the majority of the fruit coming from India. They're also grown in Mexico, throughout South America, and in a variety of tropical locations.


Healthy eating starts with knowing the facts about what you are putting in your mouth. Reading nutrition labels can help you make wise food choices; knowing how to read the "Nutrition Facts" on a food label and not relying on phrases like “healthy” or “low-fat” is a key step.


Foraging for wild mushrooms is an increasingly popular hobby. Going on forays with friends is one of the most fun ways to spend spring and fall afternoons!


Troublesome pickle jars are a hungry person’s worst nightmare. Instead of giving up on your meal, try a few different jar opening methods! Whether the lid is too tightly sealed or stuck with food, any pickle jar can be opened with the right techniques.


Pickled ginger is an essential part of a typical sushi dinner, along with fresh fish, wasabi and soy sauce. If you want to make sushi at home, or keep your own condiments in the house, you can make jars of pickled ginger slices that will keep for up to 6 months.


Glass jars allow you to cleanly store dry, wet or non-perishable goods in a cool, dry place. The water bath method for preserving foodstuff in glass jars is probably the most common way to seal Mason jars.


Just got a shipment in from the avocado angel but the avocados aren't ripe? Don't worry. This wikiHow will teach you how to ripen avocados so that you can enjoy them in no time.


Fava beans, also called broad beans and pigeon beans, have a notably creamy texture and flavor when cooked. You'll usually need to remove two layers of skin before cooking them, but for those who enjoy the taste, the extra effort can be well worth it.


In spite of its name, buckwheat is not actually related to wheat. It is a separate grain that is commonly cooked and served as a cereal or substitute for rice, but it can be used in a variety of other dishes, as well, like granola and veggie burgers.


Sweet banana peppers are 1 of the many variations of "capsicum annuum" species. They are also referred to as wax peppers or banana chilies, and they are regularly cultivated in gardens.


Carrots contain plentiful β-carotene which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.


Cherries, strawberries, sliced pineapple, plums, apricots, gooseberries, etc., may be preserved in the following manner -- to be used the same as fresh fruit.


Preserved lemons are an important ingredient in many Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes. The lemons are preserved in a simple mixture of salt and their own juices.


Whether you grow your own chili peppers or you want to take advantage of low prices at the market, preserving chilies is a good way to have them on hand all year round.


Whether you have your own orchard or you picked up a bushel of fresh fruit from the farmer's market, the bountiful harvest will only last a short while if you do not take steps to preserve it.


There are many ways to preserve food, though many of us are only familiar with refrigeration or freezing. To truly take advantage of the myriad ways humans have developed to preserve food, you can explore a variety of drying, canning, and fermenting processes that are appropriate for fruits, vegetables, and meats.


Shred Lettuce and Cabbage, Restaurant Style

Shredded lettuce and cabbage is used as a side for Mexican dishes, the base of coleslaw, and in many other restaurant specialties. The classic thin-shredded lettuce and cabbage isn't difficult to do at home.


Preserving produce in jars by marinating and cooking it first is a practice that is common throughout most of Southern Italy. Preserving artichokes is especially common in Southern Italy by people who wish to keep the spring and summer artichokes all year round in their kitchens to be used during the winter months when they are unavailable.


Thinly shredded lettuce is a great addition to many meals as either as a substitute for rice in sauced dishes, or as a topping for meals like enchiladas.


Shredding chicken with a stand mixer is convenient and quick. Cut your warm, cooked chicken into a few smaller pieces and drop it in the mixing bowl.


Custard apples and the smaller, slightly sweeter sugar apples have creamy, white flesh that is a real dessert treat. Here is how to choose and store them.


Cucumbers are such a versatile salad vegetable that they tend to be bought frequently. Selecting a good one every time and storing it properly are important factors to consider.


Grapefruit is a healthy and versatile food that you can eat for any meal. An average grapefruit contains only 97 calories and, like many other citrus fruits, is high in vitamin C and vitamin A.  [1]   Because it can be prepared for multiple meals, you may want to consider segmenting it in different ways.


Green beans are a low-calorie vegetable that contain high amounts of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and folates.   [1]  You can cook green beans by blanching, boiling, sautéing, microwaving and baking.


Blanching  vegetables is part of the preservation process when freezing vegetables. Fresh vegetables are briefly cooked and then chilled in a cold water bath before they are frozen.


Chicory is also known as Witloof, which means "white leaf" in Dutch. It is also known as endive in French. This vegetable has slightly bitter, nutty tasting leaves and the roots can even be used as a coffee substitute.


Blanching carrots brings out the best in their vibrant color and flavor. It's commonly done to take the raw edge off of carrots that will be served in a salad, and it's also a good way to prepare carrots for freezing.


Staple items in your kitchen can make your life much easier. Follow these simple steps to stock your kitchen with staples.


When cooking broccoli, or any other greens for that matter, there is nothing worse than having them come out an unhealthy bland color. There is a way to preserve the bright green color in your vegetables, and it is easier than you may think.


Raw meat doesn't need much preparation before freezing apart from trimming off any unwanted fat. You should choose only high quality raw meat for freezing, as the freezing process does not improve cheap meat in texture or flavor.


Despite their acidity, lemons go bad like any other fruit. Shriveling, soft or hard spots, and a dull color are all signs that a lemon has started to lose flavor and juice.


When stored properly, kale can remain fresh for around five to seven days. If you need to store kale for longer periods, consider freezing it.


Storing seafood need not be a tricky affair. Although seafood has a reputation for being particularly disastrous if not stored properly, storing your seafood is simple enough, and requires consideration both of the seafood in question, and the other contents of your refrigerator.


Storing produce in a root cellar is an easy way to keep fruits and vegetables from spoiling with less work than methods like canning require. However, the important thing to keep in mind is that there are all sorts of produce, and each require different environments and storing techniques to reach their maximum shelf life.


Who doesn't love good food? Young cooks are often intimidated by getting in the kitchen because it feels like there are 1,000 of food rules and tricks you need to learn.


It's tempting to avoid cooking when you're living by yourself. Yet, cooking for one is a great way to stay healthy, keep your budget in line, and to learn new skills.


Since fresh strawberries are only available for a short time during the summer, learning how to freeze and store them properly enables you to enjoy them all year long.


With its crisp, deliciously savory flavor, bacon is a treat for breakfast or any other meal of the day. Luckily, bacon that's been stored frozen isn't hard to prepare.


If you're sick of always eating your lettuce in salads and on sandwiches, you may be ready for a change of pace. It's a good thing that lettuce is a versatile food that can be cooked many different ways.


Just because you don't own a grill does not mean that you can't enjoy a good steak. This wikiHow will teach you how to cook a delicious steak in a frying pan!


Using a pressure cooker is a great way to make rice quickly and easily. The process can be a lot faster than a typical stovetop pot, because a pressure cooker seals hot steam inside to create pressure and cook food faster.


You can dry onions for long-term storage using a process known as “curing,” or you can dry onions for use as a seasoning or snack using an oven or dehydrator.


Deep frying is very easy to do, and you can make many foods at home that you would otherwise have to buy pre-made. You can also control the amounts of sodium and fat going into your food, making it healthier than going out.


Fill in the Potato Stuffing in the Dough

Paranthas can be prepared by anyone in the world. However, a genuine parantha, with proper vegetable stuffing in it, is a blessing. the amount of the stuffing is focused to get a good parantha.


Many recipes for baked goods call for the baking pan or cake pan to be greased and floured prior to adding the batter and baking. This is an important step in the baking process to ensure that the finished product doesn't stick to the sides of the pan.


When you sauté or roast food, especially proteins, much of the flavor comes from complicated browning reactions (caramelization and the Maillard reaction).


Sometimes, food has to cool down before you can before you can eat it, use it for something else, or store it in the freezer. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time to wait for it to cool down, and leaving food out on the counter for longer than two hours is dangerous.


Because they often grow so vigorously in a variety of climates, summer squash can quickly overwhelm your fridge. Got a garden full of baseball-bat-sized squash you can't give away?


The flavor and quality of freshly grated Parmesan is superior to pre-grated, packaged cheese. Grating your own cheese is not as quick and easy as using pre-grated cheese, but the flavor results are well-worth the extra preparation time.


When making batter it's important to keep the batter mixture thin, making your fried food light and crispy. Light batters coat food evenly while keeping it moist and tender.


Craving some pancakes but don't have quite enough Bisquick Baking Mix to finish the recipe? Never fear — this easy substitution is ready in minutes.


Making homemade garlic powder is a great way to use up extra garlic hanging around your kitchen. Fresh garlic powder is great way to sprinkle on a kick of savory flavor to any dish.


Rice is one of those kitchen staples that can help round out a wide variety of meals. Whether you prefer white, brown, or basmati, rice can make a tasty side dish to any main course.


Producing large batches of olive oil for commercial purposes requires costly machinery and complex work, but you can create a small batch of olive oil for your own use with common kitchen tools.


You can fall into dull routines in your kitchen at home. The thing is, when treat cooking as a leisurely activity, your perception changes. Your kitchen will transform into a place that you like to be, and you'll be able to make delicious meals the whole family will love.


Cooking can be an intimidating task. Whether you are single and on your own, or you are a teenager preparing to move out, cooking is an invaluable skill to have.


Unflavored gelatin is produced from animal collagen and can be mixed ahead of time to set almost any liquid, including drinks, jams, jellies and fillings.


An easy 3 ingredient delectable candy treat everyone will beg you for the recipe.


Golden Syrup is a basic ingredient that you may see in a recipe and might be wondering just exactly what it is. It is a treacle like syrup that you can make, but most usually buy.


Rice Krispie treats are a popular treat made from puffed rice cereal. They are sticky, gooey, sweet, and delicious! Instead of making plain, boring rice krispies, why not give layered ones a try?


Of Korean origin, Jjajangmyun black bean noodles is a noodle dish made using pork belly, black bean paste and vegetables.


If you're looking for a fast and refreshing drink, try making a lassi. This yogurt-based beverage is a popular drink in India and Pakistan. Try a traditional lassi made sweet or salty.


If you're craving hot, crispy onion rings but are sensitive to the gluten in them, make homemade gluten-free onion rings. Start by slicing sweet onions and dipping them into a wet mixture.


Some recipes require fresh breadcrumbs rather than the standard dried and crunchy ones. These fresh breadcrumbs are known as  "panure"  in French cooking and they will be larger than dried breadcrumbs which are called  "chapelure" .


Dirty rice is a traditional Creole dish that gets its namesake dingy appearance from being cooked with bits of chicken liver and sausage. Traditional preparation is done on the stove, but you could also use a rice cooker or pressure cooker to prepare the dish.


Diffusers, both the reed kind and the kind that you plug into your wall, are very popular. Not only can they make your home or office smell lovely, but they can also add a touch of decor.


To invigorate basic rice dishes, try the warm, complex flavor of curry. Making curry rice is easy even if you don't know how to make rice already. The basic process involves frying a few simple vegetable ingredients, then cooking them with the rice and seasonings in water until it is pleasantly soft and fluffy.


Dahi, also known as curd or yogurt, is a staple of an Indian diet. It is a versatile ingredient that is used in a variety of Indian curries like dahi wale aloo, as well as in lassi, a delicious Indian drink, or even on its own.


Dalia is a delicious dish that also happens to be really good for you. In India, those suffering from illness are fed Dalia because of its health benefits.


Who doesn't love Mexican food? For Mexicans, cooking food is an art, resulting in delicious and refined cuisine. This article will help you spice up the humble corn cobs!


Grilled cheese is a comfort food that never gets old. Typically, grilled cheese is made in a skillet on the stove top, but it can also easily be baked in the oven.


Condensed soups are essential items in a well-stocked pantry. You can add water, chicken and vegetables to create a quick meal or you can add them to casseroles and other recipes for a thicker, creamier base.


As long as you have the right tools, you can make your own cornmeal from dried whole corn kernels or unprocessed popcorn kernels. Homemade cornmeal will usually be less processed than store-bought versions, making it higher in nutritional quality and stronger in taste.


Whether you’re on the road, staying in a hotel, or remodeling your kitchen, you may need to make a meal without access to all of the luxuries of a modern kitchen.


A cake mix is just the dry ingredients needed to bake a cake already mixed and stored for later.  [1]   Before you go buy a cake mix at the store, take 10 minutes and mix your own!


Instant meals are very popular these days. If you are looking for a simple recipe to prepare a tasty meal in a short period, try this one out. This is an instant method to prepare delicious, chicken flavored noodles in no time.


If you're looking to use up stale bread or need breadcrumbs for a recipe, it's easy to make breadcrumbs at home. Make soft, fresh breadcrumbs by processing fresh bread in a food processor.


Buttered crumbs are great as a topping for both savoury and sweet dishes, such as crumbles and macaroni cheese. They are also excellent for coating fish, meat patties and croquettes.


Whenever you look through your kitchen and try to make a recipe, do you keep finding sugar particles clumping together? This is a hard mess to try to scoop out of its packaging.


Sugar glaze is chiefly used to add flavor and decoration to baked goods. It’s a cinch to make, especially if you use powdered sugar (also known as confectioner's sugar).


Strangely as it sounds, the name "Bubble and Squeak" comes from the sounds the food makes while its cooking. It's a nice meal when you have all these leftovers and don't know what to do with them.


Red bean paste is a sweet paste made from sugar and azuki beans, and it's a popular filling for many confections in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisines.


Melting sugar, or caramelizing it, is the process of combining sugar with water and cooking it over low heat until it dissolves and begins to turn golden brown.


Stock up on favorite pantry items when they are on sale to save money while preparing quick cooking meals. Here is a list of favorite pantry items for cooking tasty meals.


Different cooking oils and fats possess different properties - flavor, viscosity, melting point, chemical reactivity, and others - that make them better for different tasks.


Simmering is an essential technique that every cook needs to master. It isn’t difficult to learn, but it does take a little practice. Recipes will often mention simmering in some capacity, but they don’t always explain what it means or how to do it.


So you tried to cook dinner, for family or guests, and it seems to be ruined. Is all hope lost? Maybe, but it's possible you can save at least some part of it to eat, along with something else you can prepare quickly.


Simple Tips and Tricks No Cook Should Be Without

A lot of people regard cooking as an unwelcome, but necessary task. Something that should be enjoyed is cooking. It can also lead to healthier living.


Garlic is an ancient ingredient used to flavor food. To preserve fresh garlic for cooking, here is a quick guide.


The most important aspect of bread baking, and often the most difficult, is getting the bread to rise. Risen bread comes out soft and light, while bread that doesn't rise properly can be dense and tough to eat.


Cooking can sometimes be an overwhelming task; especially if it requires the use of numerous gadgets or ingredients to prepare a meal, or if you are running short on time.


Prevent Hamburgers from Drying Out While Barbecuing

Oftentimes hamburgers are dried out when cooking them on the grill. Here is a quick easy way to make your hamburgers moist and juicy without skipping on that mesquite flavor.


Whether you're missing the right chocolate for your recipe or you need a non-dairy, low-carb substitute, cocoa should be your answer (it's easy to pull off, too).


Peanut oil has a mild flavor and a high smoke point, making it ideal for a number of uses in the kitchen. There are many different recipes that call for peanut oil, but you can also create your own kitchen masterpieces from scratch.


Dill (anethum graveolens) is a common herb that is quite easy for the average gardener to grow. The fresh leaves (sometimes called dillweed), flower heads, and dill seeds are used for cooking and herbal remedies.


Oregano is often referred to as the "pizza spice" or a Greek herb. It gets these connotations because it grows wild in the mountains of Greece and Italy.


Herbs (like spices) are another great seasoning, preservative and staple ingredient of cooking throughout history. There is a great variety of herbs on the market from international cuisines now very cost effective.


Ovens are fairly easy to use if you know the right tips and tricks. Gas ovens and electric ovens require slightly different operation, so make sure you use the right cookware depending on your oven type.


Tomatoes  have a rich, hearty taste and offer a wide range of nutritional, health, and beauty benefits. You can use tomato juice to add dimensional flavor to your food, or you can apply it topically to improve the quality of your skin.


In spite of the fact that coconut oil contains a high level of saturated fats, the fatty acids found in coconut oil actually offer a variety of potential health benefits.


An overripe tomato is a deep red color, and they are often very soft in texture. They can have spots on them that are beginning to discolor, or the skin may even have split.


Pies, gravies, puddings, stews and many more recipes require a specific consistency to successfully create the final dish. To thicken the consistency most recipes call for the addition of common types of powder to thicken the consistency without adding extra fat.


Purchasing a vanilla bean is the ultimate cooking luxury. Mexican, Tahitian and Madagascar Bourbon beans are soft, shiny and oily, with a rich flavor that infuses any baking or cooking.


Because carrots don’t have an overpowering taste, they blend with herbs and other foods quite well. You can use excess carrots for a basic yet flavorful side dish, or to dress up a sandwich.


Shortly this wonderful appliance will be your best friend. After a few experiments, you'll wonder what you  can't  make with this thing. And all you do is press a button and go.


When the liquid component of a dish is a little too thin, a cook may decide to thicken it. Cooks have many different thickening methods from which to choose, and some work better for some dishes than they do for others.


A slow cooker is an electronic pot that cooks food at a low temperature for a long period of time. They are also referred to as "crock pots," which is a popular brand name for a slow cooker.


Understand and Use Basic Cooking Terms and Skills

Stumped over what different cooking terms mean? Can't figure out the difference between boil and broil? Below are some commonly used cooking terms explained.


Toasted coconut is used in a number of ways, such as a topping for dessert pies and cakes and sometimes on drinks. It is easy to make at home using a microwave.


Substitute Whole Wheat Flour for White Flour

Lots of people are making the switch from white flour to whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour contains four times as much fiber and has a higher potassium, magnesium and zinc content.


Teaching your kid how to cook can provide them with valuable skills toward healthy and economical eating. It’s also a great way to spend time together.


Chilli peppers can enhance and balance the mixture of flavours in certain savoury dishes such as chili dishes, stews and savory meat pies. However, it is an art to get that perfect hint of chili without also adding its heat.


Are you or your children tired of eating boiled green beans? With this simple recipe, you can easily make those 'bland' green beans into a delicious yet healthy dish.


There are quite a few ways to make that ground meat stretch a little farther for hamburgers, and make the hamburgers stretch a little farther into a complete meal.


You may want to avoid using alcohol in your cooking because of health reasons or in observance of religious practices.  [1]    [2]   Whatever your reason for wanting to use a substitute for alcohol, there are many ingredients you can use.


Seasoning a pan is a process of creating a natural non-stick surface from fats in food which polymerize over time and cling to pockets in the metal.


Whisking eggs involves stirring eggs briskly and changing their consistency, thus giving them structure that is carried into the baked goods or dish you are preparing.


Searing a steak over high heat on the grill caramelizes the sugars and proteins on the outside of the meat, creating a crispy and flavorful crust. You can use a sear burner if your gas grill has one.


Sauteing is way to pan-fry vegetables using a small amount of fat. It cooks the vegetables in such a way that they remain firm and retain their integrity and nutritional content, while still being cooked all the way through.


Powdered sugar absorbs moisture from the air, forming hardened lumps that can affect the texture of your baking projects. Sifting removes these lumps and makes the sugar fluffier by adding air.


Orange zest is the top layer of an orange's peel. It contains the fruit's oils and adds a bright citrus flavor to a variety of dishes. There are several kitchen utensils you can use to zest an orange, including a microplane, grater, vegetable peeler or knife.


Your poor ancestors had to skin the hide of the might lemon with nothing but stone knives. Nowadays there are many kitchen tools that can do the job, and even one woodworking tool that found accidental success with chefs: the microplane.


It’s a good idea to always wash lettuce and other leafy greens before you eat them. Whether the lettuce came from a home garden, farmer's market, or grocery store it could be carrying a food-borne illness, as well as have dirt that needs to be removed.


Seasoning a beef prime rib roast offers home chefs great latitude in flavor, effort and presentation. Give beef a quick salting, a robust coffee rub or a colorful peppercorn crust.


Sautéed onions go really well with all sorts of foods, and they're quick and easy to make. Minimal skill is required to make this dish delicious. Hope you're hungry!


Whether you have a new budget or you are looking for ways to save more money, the kitchen is a great place to start. Based on the way that supermarkets are set up, and advertisements, we are often driven to buy more expensive food over cheaper alternatives.


Jerusalem artichokes have a delicious mildly sweet, smoky flavour. This winter root is related to the sunflower and when roasted is delectable.


Sautéing is a form of cooking that involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat or oil. When it comes to cooking potatoes, many people don’t realize that sautéing them is a great cooking option, along with roasting, frying, steaming, and all the other ways you can cook potatoes.


Peanuts can be a delicious and nutritious snack. But if you've brought home a bag of fresh, raw peanuts from the grocery store, they may be a little lacking in flavor.


Rotisserie cooking is one of the oldest styles of cooking meat. It involves slowly and constantly rotating meat over fire. The term "grilling" is a bit misleading since rotisserie style cooking actually roasts the meat, which can be done with a grill or over an open fire.


A little too heavy-handed with the salt container? Treat it as a chance to expand your culinary knowledge. Understand how salt interacts with other flavors will help you save your dish.


Rendering chicken fat from a whole chicken is an economical way to save money on ingredients, while adding flavor to a wide range of recipes. You can render chicken fat, as well as fat from turkeys, ducks and other poultry for immediate use, or to freeze for future meals.


It is best to reheat ribs using either an oven or grill to accommodate both the meat and the sauce that are already on the leftover ribs. Heat times vary upon the size of the rib cut, but the process is the same.


Asparagus is a woody, tough vegetable, but when cooked, it takes on a pleasantly crispy texture. One popular method of cooking asparagus is sauteing it in a skillet.


Mashed potatoes are a side dish that can be eaten immediately after being cooked or eaten as leftovers the next day. Mashed potatoes can also be cooked earlier in the day for serving later.


Eating up leftovers is a great way to have a tasty meal without having to put a lot of effort into cooking. The key to hot and flavorful leftovers is to reheat the food in the same manner it was originally cooked, whether it was baked, fried, roasted, steamed, or some other cooking method.


Tired of steamed, boiled, or microwaved vegetables? Roasting will give your vegetables a new lease of life. Roasted vegetables are easy to prepare, healthy and delicious.


Chicken makes for a delicious and cost-efficient meal, but it has a tendency to dry out when you reheat it for leftovers. If you have cooked chicken left over and you want to reheat it, there are a few simple ways to do it safely that will keep it moist and tender, and will not "re-cook" the meat, as frying will do.


Hatch chiles are grown in Hatch, New Mexico and they are a favorite of people who love southwest cuisine. They come from the valley of the Rio Grande River and they are special because they are only in season for about 6 weeks per year.


Anyone who has suffered with heartburn or other acid-related stomach problems may benefit from learning to reduce acidity in cooking. A few simple steps can reduce acids in foods such as sauces, casseroles, meats, and fish, and allow you to enjoy foods without discomfort.


Reducing the fat in your cooking can be beneficial in many ways. It can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol and help prevent cancers.


If you are trying to learn definitions to cooking terms, then you will likely see the term "reduce." It refers to a method of reducing the amount of liquid in a dish by boiling it out.


With its mild, earthy flavor, asparagus is tasty vegetable that's popular as a side dish when it's in season in the spring. If you're tired of the same old asparagus dishes, though, you may want to try making shaved asparagus.


Poaching an egg makes a simple ingredient into an impressive dish. However, making poached eggs in a pan can be cumbersome.  [1]   Using the microwave to poach an egg is the easiest way to make a stunning poached egg.


If you’re juggling a busy schedule, spending lots of time every day on food prep probably isn’t feasible. Instead of dining out or settling for unhealthy packaged meals, make your meal prep more efficient.


Pan-frying is an easy method of cooking food by heating oil in a heavy skillet. You can pan fry just about anything, including vegetables, meat, and fish.


Culinary mindfulness means that instead of going for the fast, cheap, overly processed food choice to opt for wholesome, sustainable foods in an effort to produce a more pleasurable culinary and eating experience.


Broiling is a fast and easy way to cook food without extra oils or fats. Broiling works by applying a heat source directly above the food. This high heat cooks the food quickly from the top down.


If you don’t want to buy and prepare an entire lobster for your fancy seafood feast, consider lobster tails for your dinner table. Many seafood markets and grocery stores sell lobster tails at a lower price than what you'd pay for a full lobster.


Though it can seem like a time-consuming undertaking, pickling radishes is a relatively simple task. The entire process requires five prime ingredients -- radishes, onions, vinegar, sugar, and salt.


Learning how to oven-dry bread is a useful task that can help you prepare the key ingredient for many recipes. Stuffing tastes great made from dried bread cubes fresh out of the oven and are a great alternative to the prepackaged kind from a grocery store.


Melted cheddar has a delicious flavor, but it can be slightly finicky – sometimes it will end up being a consistency you didn’t want, or it separates or even burns.


After refrigeration, rice loses its soft fluffy texture. It becomes gritty and loses its moisture. If done right, reheated rice can be tasty and feel just as fresh as the hour you cooked it.


If you'd like to use Nutella spread in a recipe or on your morning toast, you'll need to soften it to get it out of the jar. You can quickly melt Nutella by scooping it into a bowl and microwaving it gently.


Ounces are a measurement of mass or weight, and as such, you should use a scale when measuring ounces for a recipe, experiment, or similar procedure.


Carob is a legume that comes from a tree and is often used as a substitute for chocolate or cocoa. It is sweeter than chocolate and healthier; it contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B1, vitamin A, niacin, potassium, calcium, and other valuable nutrients.


Milling, or grinding, your own wheat into flour can be used to produce fresh, healthy bread that retains its nutrients and flavor. Although most people have a preference as to the type of mill they use, there are a few simple steps that are similar whether using an electric or a hand mill.


Recipes call for precise measurements to achieve good results. Different types of ingredients require different methods of measurement in order to achieve precision.


Some people find baking a struggle. It can be disappointing when a recipe doesn't work out even though you followed it closely. If your culinary creations usually don't turn out, you may need to consider how you're measuring your ingredients.


If you've run out of brown sugar while you're in the middle of baking something, you probably can't just run to the store. Instead, make your own brown sugar by mixing granulated sugar with molasses.


A tasty, healthier version of pastry, easily made using whole wheat flour and canola oil. This pastry can be suitable as part of a balanced diet for those suffering from diabetes.


Measuring flour might seem like a simple task, but most people are doing it wrong. A cup of white flour weighs four and a quarter ounces. If you pack flour tightly, or even scoop it straight from the bag, you end up with a very different weight than what you get if you measure it correctly: by spooning it from the flour container into your measuring device, then leveling off the top with a straight edge.


Good baking starts with good measurements. Taking good measurements, however, is not as simple as buying a set of dry measuring cups and having done with it all.


Make Well Dissolved Hot Chocolate from Powder Packets

Making hot chocolate the same way as per the directions on the packet often means that the chocolate powder doesn't mix well with the milk or water (whichever one you are using).


There are two main types of tutti frutti: the Western (European/American) version and the Indian version. Western tutti frutti refers to a fruit mixture that is preserved in brandy and prepared over several months.


Sugar water, also known as "simple syrup," is used to sweeten drinks, such as  lemonade ,  iced tea , mint juleps, and cocktails.  [1]   It can also be used for making desserts and feeding humming birds.


Mint sauce is a traditional pairing for roast lamb. Some sources suggest this tradition goes back to Biblical times.   [1]  . However, mint chutneys and sauces are also featured in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine.


When you need to keep your flour fresh and save money for other things, here some simple steps to ensure its longevity.


Squeezing a lime, lemon, orange, or other citrus fruit for its juice can be time-consuming and wasteful if not done properly, or expensive if done with a fancy juicer.


Juicing the first lemon is fun. Juicing the second lemon is easy. Juicing the eighth lemon may leave you doubting whether lemonade is worth the effort.


Many a home cook has been disappointed after finding the perfect recipe and discovering that the original yield is twice as much as one needs. Most recipes can be cut in half, however, so you can still make that perfect recipe without worrying about wasteful leftovers.


Grilled sweet potatoes can be a great addition to your menu during the warm to mildly cool weather months. You can grill them whole or as wedges. If the weather is a little too chilly to cook outside, you can also mimic the flavor of grilled sweet potatoes using your oven.


This is a simple, easy way to make a delicious and mildly spicy salsa. You can use it as a dip, or as a topping.


Here's a meal that goes over well with kids and adults alike. It's simple to make and quite tasty. With so many food groups included, this is a hearty and healthy meal.


If you want to speed up your cooking...a bit of planning and organization will help


Fried plantains are a delicious side dish or dessert traditional to many Latin American countries. Fried green plantains -  tostones  - are crispy and savory, often served in place of fried potatoes.


A good fried chip is hard to beat. It is remarkably simple and yet unquestionably delicious -- with nothing more than a potato, oil, and a dash of salt.


Who doesn't like the taste of fried food? There are so many things that we can fry including vegetables like cucumbers and it's simple. Just follow these steps.


Fried food may sound like fare for a bar kitchen or greasy spoon, but it can be perfected at home with a few kitchen tools. Frying cooks food in fat over moderate to high heat.


Cooking perfect chicken is an art form, and getting it prepped for cooking can be an art form in itself. Some recipes specifically call for you to flatten your chicken, and sometimes it's simply easier to flatten it before cooking.


On board, especially on small ships, there is neither enough space nor time to prepare a warm meal. For realising this recipe, you needn't many components and it is easy to create them on board a ship or in a tiny kitchen.


This article shows you how to flip an egg using only the skillet.


A very useful skill when stir frying or sauteing large quantities of food in a skillet is flipping the food using the pan. It's a classic chef's move and looks impressive when done right.


Flambéing is a method of cooking in which you set fire to alcohol that has been poured over food. The fire goes out quickly but it creates quite an impressive show!


Even the most experienced cooks make mistakes in the kitchen. From overcooking, to over salting, you can use simple kitchen ingredients to balance flavors and hide your mishap.


When making fried food such as croquettes or onion rings that require a coating of batter, the ideal is for the batter to stay on the food item in an even, crisp and appealing way.


If you've spent much time in the kitchen, you've likely run into one of the most common and frustrating cooking transgressions, the over-seasoned dish.


As information becomes easier and easier to access, so do recipes. However, cooking with feeling instead of recipes will get the best of your cooking ability (and is much more fun/pleasant!).


Thyme is an ancient cooking herb that is used in recipes from many countries. It can be purchased as a dried spice or as a fresh herb. Thyme is a low growing herb with tiny leaves.


Anyone who is familiar with most kinds of cuisine, or anyone who watches some of the most popular television shows around the world related to cooking and food competitions, understands that seasoning is one of those important elements that can make or break a dish.


Don't have a  rice cooker ? No problem! To cook rice without a rice cooker, use one of the following methods.


Lime juice often takes a backseat to its cousin, lemon juice, but lime juice can be just as versatile and flavorful. The acid in lime juice can actually be used to “cook” fish without heat in a dish known as ceviche or poke.


Lemon juice serves many culinary purposes. Making marinades is one of the most significant uses for lemon juice in cooking, but the acids and tangy citrus taste of lemon juice can be used for far more than that alone.


There are many different ways to cook vegetables, so even if you only like a handful of veggies, you can still eat them a different way every night of the week.


The next time you're in a hotel with a kettle in it, you don't have to eat in their crummy, overpriced restaurant any more or make yourself sick with burgers and dinner kebabs.


Cooking with leftover potato chips is a great way to add a bit of a savory crunch to just about any dish. This is also an easy way to use up those annoying bits of leftover potato chips that always end up at the bottom of the chip bag.


Teff is a small, nutrient dense grain that originated in Ethiopia. It has high calcium content, lots of protein, and many other essential nutrients.


Rutabaga is a root vegetable that’s actually a cross between a turnip and a cabbage. These vegetables are full of vitamins and nutrients, including beta carotene, calcium, potassium, and fiber, among others.


Bell peppers all start out green and change color as they ripen. Red peppers are very ripe bell peppers with a very sweet flavor. They are available year round in grocery stores, but their peak season is from July through November.


This is how to cook on a wood stove that is meant for cooking. Good skill for power-outages, cabin camping, and just for fun


Polenta is made from white or yellow corn that has been dried and ground into meal. Polenta is a traditional Italian dish, but its delicious earthy flavor and versatility have made it popular around the world in recent years.


Pork crackling is not only just another name for pork rind. It is a recipe common to the UK and the British Commonwealth that focuses on rendering a crisp and buttery layer of fat atop a pork roast.


Sponge cucumber is a very common vegetable in Taiwan. The following is some descriptions about how to cook a sponge cucumber. Hope it will be helpful.


If you've ever wanted bacon but found it to be too fatty or you have the problem that eating pork is against your ethics or religion, then chicken bacon may be just the meat for you.


The potato is a cook’s best friend. Potatoes can be the main dish or a hearty accompaniment to almost any meal. If you want to master cooking potatoes, the first place to start is with the oven.


How to use wax paper to wrap a sandwich for your lunch. This method may not be the way Grandma or the deli does it but it holds together well enough to toss the whole sandwich in your backpack and is cheaper and way greener than plastic bags!


Though it takes a bit longer to heat up, cast iron will diffuse heat quite well and retain heat extremely well. While other pans will lose heat when you place food in them, cast iron skillets will not.


From meal prep and portion control to preservation and packing, vacuum sealing is a versatile home storage solution. Blanch veggies and season meat, then vacuum pack them for freezing using a countertop sealer.


Meat mince—also called ground meat—is a key ingredient in many dishes. Since many recipes require you to cook the mince before adding other ingredients, you can actually prepare the mince separately and use it as needed.


Cook Like a Pro with These Simple Tips and Tricks

Learning to cook can be very difficult. Keep reading for a handful of great cooking tips to help develop your inner chef.


Wrapping baked goods can be tricky, as you want to preserve their freshness and make sure they will travel well. You may be wrapping baked goods to give as a gift, to mail to a friend, or to simply keep them fresh so you can enjoy them at home.


Heston Blumenthal is an English celebrity chef known for his scientific approach to cooking. He owns several restaurants and has been the host of several television shows, including the the British show  How to Cook Like Heston.


Lemon, a member of the citrus family is a yellowish ellipsoidal fruit used in our everyday cookery as flavouring in foods and drinks. The outer-most skin known as the lemon zest can be used as flavouring in cakes or other confectionery foods.


Beef, according to the USDA, comes from cattle that are considered full grown and are approximately two years old. These cattle generally yield 450 lbs of meat for human consumption coming from different parts of the cattle.


Almost everyone drinks milk on a regular basis because of its richness in nutrients and its necessity for the body. But drinking spoiled milk can hide all its goodness.


Eggs can be part of a healthy diet. However, they are perishable just like raw meat, poultry, and fish. To be safe, they must be properly refrigerated and cooked.


Tell if Bread Is 100 Percent Whole Wheat

In order for a product to claim that it is “100% whole wheat,” it must only contain whole grains and provide consumers with a full serving of whole wheat per one recommended serving size.


Smell and texture are the two best indicators of ripeness in a mango. The appearance of a mango can also provide some clue, but appearance alone should not be relied upon.


Passion fruit can be a little deceptive when you’re trying to judge its ripeness, since it starts to look old and wrinkled before it’s ready to eat.


Sweet potatoes can last for several months when stored properly, but you need to follow proper storage procedures carefully in order to prevent them from bruising or spoiling.


Steamed vegetables are a nutritious and quick choice for any dinner table. There are several methods to choose from, and you don't need any fancy kitchen equipment to get the job done.


Tofu is a very useful product to have in the kitchen. However, tofu can be tricky to store as it tends to dry out easily. You can safely store tofu in the refrigerator, as long as you place it in water.


The storage of whole grain foods is essential in order to avoid the breaking and hardening of their texture. Also, it is important where to store them after purchase to ensure the longevity and conservation of their essential nutrients.


Compared to most other vegetables, potatoes store fantastically. With the right storage techniques, good potatoes can last several months. Knowing the ins and outs of proper potato storage is essential for getting the most value out of your vegetables, whether you buy them at the supermarket or grow them yourself.


When stored properly, ripe peaches can remain sweet and safe to eat for several days. If you need them to last longer, you may wish to freeze them. Unripe peaches should be stored separately and in an entirely different manner.


Organic vegetables are grown without the use of pesticides or other harmful chemical preservatives. Some organic vegetables (and fruits) contain more natural antioxidants than those grown with herbicides.


Onions are indispensable in the kitchen and they keep well. They are available all year. If you grow onions and store them you can cross them off your grocery list.


Olive oil is an ingredient that can be used in cooking and to flavor foods such as pasta and salads. It is produced from pressed olives and comes in varieties such as virgin and extra virgin.


There are many ways to cook crab legs, but steaming this seafood favorite allows the full, sweet flavor of the crab meat to come through. The easiest way to steam crab legs is by using a stove top steamer, but you can also steam crab legs on the stovetop using a skillet or even in the microwave.


Rice cookers isn't just for  cooking rice . Like microwaves and other appliances, most rice cooker brands include a steam rack with it. Using a rice cooker as a steamer may take a longer time than the stove top method, but it does alleviate "kitchen traffic" by opening more space while cooking.


Cauliflower is a highly nutritious, tender vegetable when prepared properly. There are many different ways to cook it, but steaming is among the preferred methods since it tends to preserve the most flavor, aesthetics, and nutrition.


If you're looking for a quick, no-hassle way to prepare nutritious and great-tasting food, look no further than the  steamer . This traditional Asian  cooking technique  is good for your palate  and  your health -- that's because it preserves nutrients that are destroyed by methods like boiling, pressure-cooking, and microwaving.


Rice cookers aren't just for  cooking rice . Like microwaves and other appliances, most rice cooker brands include a steam rack with it. Using a rice cooker as a steamer may take a longer time than the stove top method, but it does alleviate "kitchen traffic" by opening more space while cooking.


Store green tea properly to keep it fresh. Green tea is un-oxidized. It interacts easily with air and moisture, leading to rapid quality loss.


Steamed carrots are a quick and easy side dish that go well with almost any meal. Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook vegetables, as it retains their nutritional content, along with their color, flavor and texture.


Broccoli is one of the most healthy vegetables there is, but sometimes, it can taste a little bitter or bland. While you can always toss it into a casserole, stir-fry, or salad, don't be afraid to enjoy steamed, roasted, sautéed, or raw broccoli on its own.


Artichokes can seem intimidating if you have never cooked or eaten one, but they are packed with nutrition and flavor. Steam artichokes to preserve as many of the vegetable's nutrients as possible.


Under the right conditions, you can store cupcakes at room temperature, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. You can also store both unfrosted and frosted cupcakes, but the process may vary slightly depending on the storage method you use.


There are various ways to "roast" potatoes in the microwave. Since the microwave speeds up the whole roasting process, this can save you time, energy and money.


Storage conditions are essential in making sure food does not spoil. Unfortunately, there are a variety of challenges to storing food safely, like keeping it free from contaminants and creating the right environment for it.


Steam cooking cabbage is easy and quick, and this method allows the vegetable to retain many of its vitamins and nutrients. Cabbage can be steamed shredded or in wedges, and on the stove or in a microwave.


Blanching fresh peaches is a great way to preserve their fresh flavor long after the harvest. You will need to blanch them, peel them and slice them in order to preserve them for freezing or canning.


Buying food in bulk is a great way to save money, reduce waste from packaging materials, and stay stocked with necessities during disasters. However, reaping the most gains from this practice requires a little more forethought than simply buying as much rice as you can while it’s on sale.


Blanching is a cooking method in which food is cooked for a short time in boiling water, then immediately cooled in an ice water bath. This technique works particularly well with green vegetables, like asparagus, because it helps preserve the flavor, crisp texture, and bright green color.


Blanching tomatoes, or boiling them briefly and then plunging them in icy water, is a technique that makes it easier to peel the tomatoes without turning them to mush.


This egg-rich cake is the sort of cake that would be made at the farmhouse, relying on fresh eggs, with the addition of flour and sugar as the staples and no fancy flavoring additions or colorants.


Asparagus is a delicate vegetable that needs to be cooked gently. Microwaving is an excellent way to steam asparagus and keep it in top shape.


Blanching fresh beans is an essential step prior to freezing, but it is also the method professional chefs use to prepare the beans for sauteing, stir frying, or using in salads.


Properly stored, cooking oil can last for a long time. However, incorrectly stored oil can quickly turn rancid, even before its expiration date. This article will show you how to store your cooking oil, including covering which containers to use, where to keep it, and for how long.


Storage methods for citrus fruit vary based on the type of citrus you wish to keep preserved, how long they need to be kept fresh and they way you intend to serve them.


Storing condiments properly is a necessary step for their preservation. While most unopened condiments are able to sit out at room temperature, the majority of condiments benefit from being kept away from heat and light.


Under most circumstances, the best place to store clementines is inside the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. That being said, there are times when you may wish to store the fruit at room temperature or in your freezer, and there are specific steps you can follow that will permit you to do so safely.


Eggplant is sensitive to environmental conditions, so it's best to store it at temperatures just below average room temperature and use it quickly. If you need to prolong the lifespan of the eggplant, however, refrigerated and frozen storage are other options worth exploring.


If you have a large bundle of cilantro and worry that it might go to waste, you can store the herb for several weeks to several months with minimal effort.


Available year round, portable, sweet and creamy, bananas are a convenient way to add key nutrients to your diet. Bananas are high in vitamins, potassium, soluble fiber and protease inhibitors, which help remove stomach bacteria.


Bean sprouts that are left in the bag can go slimy if not used quickly. These methods of storing will help keep them for a bit longer, in great condition.


The result of 4 years of research, trial and error, and talking with cheese-makers to find the best way to handle cheese at home.


Baking soda, or bicarbonate of soda, is a strong leavening agent used in recipes that contain acids like vinegar or lemon juice. Baking soda reacts with liquid ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, which will make a baked good rise.


Avocados can be fairly delicate and do not last long, especially when cut, but proper storage will ensure the highest quality of fruit for the longest period of time possible.


Have gardening efforts resulted in a bounty of carrots? Or perhaps you bought too many! Here's what to do with them.


Butter comes in a variety of forms––salted, unsalted and ghee (clarified). It is important to store it properly, to ensure that it does not turn rancid before its due by date and that it doesn't soak up odors from other foods nearby.


This article describes how to set aside extra food in the event you are unable to get to the store for a few weeks or a few months. Or if for some reason your local stores are not able to restock their shelves for weeks or months (ie.


When steaming shrimp, the main thing to remember is that this seafood favorite cooks quickly and should never be overcooked. You can steam shrimp on the stove, but you can also steam-cook it in the oven or microwave.


Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to cook broccoli since this woody vegetable loses fewer nutrients and retains the most natural flavor during this process than it does when boiled.


Is it possible to keep fresh a tomato that has been sliced into for just a little longer? Yes! Provided you follow these steps, you will find that the tomato can be used again within the next 24 hours.


In today's global culinary world, Mexican food has its own unique place in the list of favorite local menus exported all over the globe. People around the world now indulge in all sorts of authentically Mexican dishes, from tacos and burritos to Mexican-style meat preparations and other full entrees.


Healthy eating can be difficult when resources and time are scarce. Luckily, your handy-dandy microwave will do all the work for you when it comes to cooking your vegetables.


Starting a food co-op, though it can be tricky, is an enormous contribution to your community. Food co-ops have a myriad of benefits, from investing into the local economy, helping the environment through increased recycling, and providing the community with a place to buy healthy, local, and organic products.


Everybody has different preferences for food, but keeping certain "staples" around is a good idea. A well-stocked pantry can prevent a dinnertime catastrophe - no matter what's in your fridge, your pantry will have the items at hand to turn it into a great meal.


Ramen has been popularized as being quick and easy to prepare, but there are lots of other ways to eat in besides in a soup. If you discard the flavor packets, you can turn the raw noodles into a tasty salad.


Kale is a nutritional powerhouse of a vegetable. It is high in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, K, and C, manganese, calcium, and copper.  [1]   To get the most nutritional value out of the kale you buy, it is important to know what to look for.


Traditionally, a food pantry was set up in a home in order to store food for months, seasons or in times of need. When set up properly, it could store dry goods, cans and more.


Leeks are tasty and they have the honour of being a very old vegetable, used in culinary pursuits for at least 3000 years in the Middle East and by the Greeks and Romans.


Have you ever walked into a grocery store with the intention of buying all healthful foods and leaving with the same old junk food and totally confused by what is healthful and what isn't?


In the past, foods were only available in season which meant that unless they could be preserved, some fruits and vegetables only came into the markets at certain times of the year.


Broccoli is an incredibly versatile vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw, plain or cooked into a dish. Choosing quality broccoli is a key to enjoying it.


Select Packaging for Your New Food Product

Packaging plays an important role in a business, particularly for those in the food industry. Without packaging, food would be unprotected, have a shorter shelf life and be unfit to travel long distances.


Chokos, also called chayote, vegetable pear, or mango squash, are plants that are in the gourd family, much like melons, squash, and cucumber. It’s very similar to the summer squash, and is grown in Central America.


Snow peas are a perfect accompaniment to stir-fry dishes and salads. Served crisp and sweet, they are irresistible. It is important to choose snow peas carefully to ensure that they will remain green and crisp during cooking.


Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family. They grow on a long stalk, which can sometimes be the method of purchasing them. In this article, you'll learn how to select and store Brussels sprouts to ensure quality.


Scoring is the iconic crisscross pattern that allows the glaze to penetrate a cooked ham. This technique exposes a juicy layer of fat, which helps the seasoning soak through the rind.


Cooking a whole chicken is a great way to stretch a dollar as well as feed an entire family. Not only can you eat the meat on the chicken, but you can also use remaining bones as the base for a soup.


Tamarillos are a fruit native to South America. You may know them by the older name of "tree tomato". Tamarillos come in three colours: red, gold and yellow.


A member of the cabbage family, kohlrabi in German means "cabbage turnip". While it does look like a funny combination of both vegetables, its taste is sweeter and milder, more like a cross between a cucumber and broccoli.


Starfruit, also known as carambola, is a delicious exotic fruit. When sliced, it appears as little star shapes and is great for putting together a fruit platter.


Spinach is a widely used vegetable that originated in Persia. Even though Popeye was invented to encourage little ones to eat their spinach, it's a great vegetable and choosing good quality spinach is an important part of enjoying the experience.


Prevent a Cutting Board from Moving while You're Chopping

Some kitchen jobs, like making delicate knife cuts, can easily turn into a dangerous task if the right care hasn't been taken. When using a cutting board, it needs to be secure before use, otherwise there is the risk of it slipping over the counter top, which can cause all of the food to end up on the floor and may even result in injury to yourself from a knife cut.


There are many recipes which call for peeled tomatoes. This is because the cooked skin of a tomato can be stringy and bitter. As a result, knowing how to quickly peel a tomato is a great kitchen skill to have.


It’s easy to make minced meat at home, rather than buying it already ground from the store. You don’t even need a meat grinder. Use your food processor to mince meat quickly, or chop the meat by hand for a more involved approach.


Grapefruit is a delicious and refreshing fruit that can be enjoyed in many ways. It can be a great snack during summertime and a delicious appetizer to have out for gatherings or cook outs.


Edible starch (usi) is a staple for the people of Itsekiris, Urhobos and Isokohs in the Delta State in Nigeria. Usi is an accompaniment for such soups as banga and Owoh.


Warm milk is useful in recipes, to coax yourself to sleep, and as food for an infant. Don't let impatience ruin a whole pot of milk, heat it properly and carefully.


Quartering a duck is a simple task. All you will need is a cutting board, kitchen shears, and, of course, a duck. Cutting up a duck saves time. Taking the time to quarter a duck will ensure proper cooking times for all pieces.


Knowing how to garnish food can be confusing for anyone who hasn't tried it in the past. A garnish is often best as a simple, colorful ingredient, so don't feel you need to craft a whole new recipe to pair with your meal.


Do you like to fry food but don't because the cost of fresh cooking oil is too high? One of the best things about frying is that the oil can be used more than once and used oil can add flavor.


Get the Last Shortening Out of a Container

Shortening in short supply, or just being savvy with the budget and considerate of food? Get the most out of that container before tossing aside the margarine, vegetable fat, beef shortening, dripping, whatever, by using this handy trick.


There are lots of different ways of cutting open a pomegranate, from cutting vertically, cutting horizontally, to even submerging in water. This wikiHow will show you a few of these ways so that you can get to the tasty seeds inside.


While a basic soup can be easy to make - just blend and chop some ingredients together, then heat - soups can be spoiled by too much salt. Now, perhaps you bought ready-made soup with too much salt, or you went overboard with the seasoning yourself.


Drying chives is a great way to capture their fresh flavor to use in your cooking all year long. Often used like an herb, chives are the smallest species of the edible onions and add a mellow onion and grassy flavor to food, especially potato, egg and fish dishes.


Find More Preparation Space in the Kitchen

Space in the kitchen at a premium and the dinner party dishes are not leaving any spare room for cooking? What to do?! Help is at hand with this really simple fix.


There are several ways to defrost food safely; including thawing your food in the refrigerator, thawing your food in cold water, and using the defrosting setting on your microwave.


Frozen meat is convenient to cook and easy to store. However, if you don’t thaw the meat properly, you risk the growth of harmful bacteria on your food.


If you're trying to include more sweet potatoes in your diet, you should know how to cube them. Cutting sweet potatoes into small pieces increases their surface area.


Gourmet mustard's are a lovely condiment for hora oeuvres, and delicious on deli sandwiches, but they are expensive; there are gourmet blends for as much as $15 per 2 oz.jar.


Curing a ham gives it extra flavor, color, and aroma. The primary ingredients include salt and sugar, followed by saltpeter, which is a potassium nitrate preservative used in curing and pickling processes.


Correct High Acid pH With High Alkali Foods

Maintaining the correct pH balance in your body is very important to overall health. If your body's pH is highly acidic most of the time, you can increase your risk for a variety of diseases.


Crushed peppercorns can be used when cooking a variety of meats. After crushing the pepper, try using the spice on chicken, turkey or beef.


Cooking with wine brings additional flavor to the food you are preparing. When the wine is heated, the alcohol and the sulfates found in wine are cooked off, leaving only an aroma and light taste.


Cutting in fat or shortening in cooking is very easy to do. This baking technique is normally used to make  biscuits  or  pies . Some muffin recipes may use this method of distributing fat but this type of muffin recipe is usually found in older recipes.


Use an App to Budget While Grocery Shopping

You will learn to use an Excel spreadsheet to budget when grocery shopping.


When it comes to cooking oils, olive oil is one of the healthiest, most versatile choices available. Unlike many alternatives (like, for example, butter), olive oil has no saturated fats.


If you are looking to cut down on calories or manage blood sugar levels, then cooking with sugar substitutes is a good way to start, and, thanks to food science and nature, there are many from which to choose.


Asian cuisine includes dishes from many countries and regions. Recipes and flavors vary by region, but many of the stock ingredients are the same. Since obtaining ingredients can be a little more time and energy consuming than standard dishes, learn how to stock your pantry for Asian cooking.


Stock Your Pantry for Quick and Easy Meals

Today we all are pulled in several different directions at once. Add in surprise visits from relatives, and you could be pulling your hair out wondering what to do.


Rechauffé  is the art of using up leftovers, but it is more than digging into the fridge and mixing ordinary leftover meals - it takes more careful planning and is used in many larger hotels and smaller kitchens.


Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you lead a busy life, it can become difficult to find the time to prepare a healthy breakfast. A great option for those always on the go are make ahead breakfast bowls.


Picking the right cut of beef with the right fat content can make or break a dish. Learn how to shop for exactly the type of beef you need.


Saffron is painstakingly hand-harvested from the  Crocus sativus  flower, dried, and sold as the the most expensive spice by weight. Adding a small amount to certain recipes can give food a rich, pungent taste.


Fennel has a pretty distinct flavor profile, which makes it an easy way to liven up dishes. If you’ve never used fennel before, there are a few pointers to follow in terms of which parts to use and what flavors to expect.


Sumac (also known as sumak, sumach, Sicilian sumac, diltos; not to be confused with poison sumac) ( Rhus coriaria ) is the spice that comes from dried, crush red berries from the sumac tree.


Rosewater is an ever-popular addition to many a pantry but it's not always obvious just how versatile a pantry staple it really is. After making your  rosewater  or purchasing it, it's helpful to know what to do with it to make the most of it.


The symptoms of a hangover are different for everyone, but they are never pleasant. After you drink too much alcohol, your body responds with a headache, stomach ache, fatigue and an all-around terrible feeling.


Just because you live alone doesn't mean you have to resort to frozen dinners every night. With most recipes, you'll end up with between four and eight servings.


The herb basil has many culinary uses. It has an especially lively taste when fresh, and can improve even the most uninteresting dish with its flavor.


Lemon grass is a tropical grass with a lemony scent and taste that's used in cooking. It is typically sold fresh, but it's also available dried and powdered.


Because oregano oil is a versatile substance, you can use it in a variety ways from cooking to cleaning. Flavor your cooking with oregano oil by adding a drop to sauces and dips.


Cloves ( Syzygium aromaticum ) are an unopened flower bud from an Indonesian tree. They are used as a spice in food dishes, and also have medicinal and household uses.


Caraway seeds are often included in the herb stock of most cooks but knowing how to make the most of them requires a little knowledge of their best uses.


Chives are a handy herb to have in the kitchen, either growing all year round or purchased. You can make use of chives in many different ways but to give you a bit of an idea, this article provides some suggestions.


Angelica ( Angelica archangelica ) is a perennial or biennial herb that can grow more than 2 meters (6.6 ft). It has a number of culinary uses and some non-culinary uses upon harvesting.


Chervil is similar to parsley except that it has small white flowers when growing. It also has a different flavor and is slightly peppery. It has long been a favorite with European cooks, where chervil soup was a tradition on the Holy Thursday of Easter.


The nasturtium ( Tropaeolum majus ) is a hardy annual that grows by climbing and sprawling. It produces beautiful flowers that can be put to great culinary use, and the leaves are also edible.


The baobab tree is grown in South Africa. It holds so much water that if you puncture it, the water will flow out. The powder of the baobab tree can be used as a drink or added to some foods.


Allspice ( Pimenta diocia, P. officialis ) is from a dried but unripe fruit of the evergreen allspice tree. Given its name, people sometimes mistakenly believe that it is a mixture of spices rather than a single source of spice.


A nutmeg grinder is a fantastic contraption that makes it easy to use whole nutmegs fresh. It looks like a short, squashed pepper mill and it is usually made of quality metallic pieces with a plastic lid for seeing the whole nutmegs.


Ginseng root is a popular herbal supplement that has been used for thousands of years to increase energy and boost the immune system. There are many different ways to consume ginseng.


Make Healthy Choices when Buying from a Vending Machine

Buying from a vending machine is a good idea, but it's important that you make healthy choices when doing this; if you don't, there are many consequences you won't want to suffer.


Malpua is a sweet pancake-style treat that’s popular throughout Bangladesh and India. Malpua is often served as a tasty dessert, a sweet snack, and during festivals like Diwali and Holi.


Ajowan seeds are from an Indian plant rather like parsley. Their spicy flavour is similar to thyme. Use them in dishes where you'd like to bring out a thyme-like flavour.


Keeping celery fresh allows you to add crunch to soups, salads and snacks. Storing celery properly can keep it crisp longer. You can wrap celery in aluminum foil, store it in water, or use paper towels.


Make Healthier Choices at the Grocery Store

Making healthier choices at the grocery store starts at home with a good meal plan. If you have meals planned, you can have a solid plan for the grocery store.


Keeping walnuts for a while after harvest can be done as follows.


Storing foods in plastic buckets can be helpful in numerous ways. Plastic buckets allow you to store large amounts of bulk foods like grains and dried beans in lightweight containers for emergency preparedness.


This article will explain how to make both a drink and a food dispenser for home use at a reasonable price. These could be useful for daily use or for party or dinner events.


Bratwurst are delicious pork sausages stuffed in natural casings. They are smoky, savory delights that are all but irresistible. The brat originated in Germany, and has since become popular the world over.


The Food Guide Pyramid was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help you make better food choices in order to stay healthy and maintain an ideal weight.


Empty Your Refrigerator Before Traveling

While preparing for a trip, whether it's for the weekend or a month, you need to think about the food and drinks that are going to be sitting around your kitchen while you're gone.


Spinach typically becomes soft and mushy after you freeze it, but since it retains its nutrients and taste, frozen spinach can be great when added to smoothies and cooked dishes.


Buying gum may seem simple, but there are many  health  issues to consider. Read on.


Baby spinach refers to spinach that has been harvested while the leaves are still small, leaving them tender and sweet in flavor. Baby spinach can be used in a large variety of recipes.


The goal of cooking asparagus it to get it to a tender-crisp state, at which it is soft enough to chew but not yet soggy. To cook asparagus on the stove you can steam it, stir-fry it, or boil it.


Handle bananas with care to avoid contracting diseases. The type of banana referred to is "Bluefield" (the variety that is usually sold at the market) and not the cooking or apple banana.


Beef and onions make for a classic flavor combination, and there are many ways you can pair these two ingredients to make a delicious dish. Some of the most popular ways of cooking beef and onions include stir frying, making a pot pie, and making a stew.


Unless you purchase all locally-grown produce, the vegetables and fruits you buy at the grocery store usually travel thousands of miles to reach your dinner plate.


This Austrian chocolate and walnut tart features two flavors that blend perfectly together. This dish makes an ideal dessert for a dinner party, a special occasion or just because you like the flavors.


Cooking asparagus in the oven gives it a deeper, heartier flavor, and it also makes the asparagus spears more tender. It's easy to cook this woody green vegetable by baking or broiling it!


In order to soften the hard flesh of raw pumpkin, you must cook it for a considerable amount of time. Once cooked, however, you can store the flesh of the pumpkin in chunks or easily blend it into pumpkin puree.


Quick cooking need not be a chore. Use fresh and quick cooking ingredients to make a fast, healthy meal. The following tips will help hurried cooks get a quick meal to the table.


Welcome to a simple and flexible guide to cooking a casserole. Casseroles are perfect for a warming meal and will always be welcomed by family, friends or guests at a dinner party.


If the grout between your tiles has turned from white to brown, it’s ready to be cleaned. Fortunately, there are several homemade grout-cleaning solutions you can make with vinegar.


Beef brisket is a favorite choice of meat that is quite flavorful and easy to prepare. Using low heat and cooking slowly are the two tricks to properly prepare a beef brisket.


Clams are a delicious seafood which are relatively easy to harvest and eat. Like all shellfish, however, preparing a clam can be little tricky and if not done correctly it can make for an unpleasant eating experience, as well as a risk for food poisoning.


After using cooking oil for things like frying food, you may have leftover dark cooking oil in the pot. The good news is you can reuse that oil most of the time, as long as you filter it out.


There are many different types of oil, and each of them serve different purposes. Cooking oils are used to sauté, fry, bake or marinate food. All oils contain fat, but some oils, such as olive oil, are healthier than others because they contain monounsaturated fat, which is good for your heart.


Cooking fats can come in both solid and liquid form. The solid form of cooking fats are beef and chicken fat, lard, ghee, and butter. The liquid form of cooking fats are the oils.


It's the end of the world. All fresh food and crops have been destroyed. Don't you wish you had pickled some peppers to eat after the apocalypse? Stay alive with these steps.


Pickled chicken is a south Indian recipe I picked up from my grandmother and is a Godsend for working mothers like me. It can be a side dish in itself and can be tossed with noodles or pasta for an instant snack when one is dead tired and has no energy to cook anything elaborate


Pickled jalapeños make a delicious garnish for hamburgers, nachos, salads, hot dogs, and fajitas. Read this article for a quick and easy recipe for this spicy snack!


No matter how you store fresh garlic, over time it dries out or rots. Preserving garlic by pickling it gives it a longer shelf life. Pickled garlic takes on its own flavor, which is slightly different than fresh garlic, although the basic notes all taste the same.


Before you throw out hard, stale bread products, try restoring its texture with heat and moisture. This is most effective if the bread was kept wrapped and still has a little give, but it can even improve rock-hard loaves to some extent.