Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Difference Between Balsamic Vinegar & Vinaigrette

A splash of balsamic vinegar or a vinaigrette dressing each brings out the subtle flavor of the dish it dresses. Good food invites a sensual...

Freeze Smoked Fish

You can freeze smoked fish to keep it good for months. Despite the fact that you can eat it without further cooking, smoked fish does not a...

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

What Is Unflavored Gelatin

Unflavored gelatin, also known as granular gelatin, is a stabilizing substance used in cooking. It can be used to thicken liquids and can b...

Hawaiian Meal Ideas

Hawaiian meals consist of meats, vegetables and sweet desserts. Polynesians and Marquesas are believed to be the first inhabitants of Hawai...

Monday, October 29, 2012

Cook Rolled Whole Grains

Cook Rolled Whole Grains Whole grain is a popular buzz term. Nutritionists advise its use, doctors advocate its benefits and advertisers us...

Flavor Olive Oil For Dipping

Flavor Olive Oil for Dipping Fresh, crusty bread is delicious on its own, but it is made even better when paired with flavored olive oil fo...

Friday, October 26, 2012

Eat Healthy At Taco John'S

It's hard eating healthy at a fast food restaurant and Taco John 's is no different. There are so many delicious, fried foods to cho...

Make A Homemade Lemonpepper Seasoning

Commercial lemon-pepper seasoning, available in the spice section of most markets, is enormously popular as a seasoning for chicken and othe...

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Bake In Cast Iron

Baking in cast iron harkens back to the chuck wagon days when hearty stews, corn bread and biscuits greeted tired, hungry ranchers coming in...

Recycle Unwanted Cooking Oil

Recycle Unwanted Cooking Oil Little amounts of oil can be disposed of easily, but what about the bottles of oil that have gone rancid or the...

Supply A Kitchen Cupboard With Basic Ingredients

There are some basic food staples that no kitchen cupboard should be without. These staples can be used as ingredients for meals or quick sn...

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

How Is Provolone Cheese Made

How Is Provolone Cheese Made ? Separating the Whey To make any kind of cheese, milk must first be separated into curds and whey. This is don...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Substitute Prepared Mustard For Dry Mustard

Substituting prepared mustard for dry mustard is relatively simple, but you need to adjust wet ingredients in the recipe. Dry mustard, also ...

Make A French Fry Costume

Preschool and young children will delight in this homemade french fry costume. With a piece of Styrofoam board, cardboard box, spray paint a...

Monday, October 22, 2012

Substitute Liquid Milk For Dry Milk

You can replace dry milk with liquid milk in most recipes. In most recipes, you can substitute liquid milk for dry milk without making a di...

Protein Shake Alternative

Some people drink protein shakes to help them gain weight or build muscle following a lifting session at the gym. Others drink them as a sn...

Friday, October 19, 2012

Make The Absolute Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Yum! A grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. It's great with soup, with chips or just by itself. Follow these instructio...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Substitute Celery Salt For Celery Seed

Add celery taste to your recipe with either celery seed or celery salt . Celery seed imbues food or drink with a strong, lasting and fresh c...

Substitute Basil In Pesto

If you're out of basil, you can still make pesto. Some of the substitutions for basil (although traditional Italian cooks may gasp) incl...

Types Of Red Sweet Potatoes

In the sweet potato family, you'll find many varieties of shapes, sizes and colors. With their distinctive reddish color and mouthwater...

Make Spicy Drumsticks

One serving of this spicy chicken is equal to two drumsticks. Spicy drumsticks are tongue-torching chicken legs -- not the name of some new ...

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Store Wine In Bags

Bag-in-Box wines are the latest packaging solution for commercial wine. Bag-in-Box packaging is used for many wines. They feature a sturdy c...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Make Beef Stroganoff

Cold winter days are best for this warm, hearty, and definitely not lowfat meal. It is quick and easy, though! Serve over noodles , with ple...

Choose Recipes For Once A Month Cooking

Once a month cooking (OAMC) is a wonderful way to provide quick and healthy meals for busy families. This article will walk you through the ...

Monday, October 15, 2012

Store Wheat In Food Storage

Wheat Wheat is a very versatile grain that is easy to store and if stored properly will keep for decades. Wheat that was found in ancient to...

Friday, October 12, 2012

Types Of Dry Sherry

Delight your guests with a glass of sherry. Sherry is a type of wine fortified with liquor to preserve it and give it longer shelf life. Man...

Uses For Pepper Jelly

Pepper jelly is just like regular fruit jelly, except it is a spicy as well as sweet concoction, made from hot peppers such as habaneros an...

Easy Rice Dishes

Rice dishes are an easy and fast way to serve up a healthy entree or side. Because of rice's versatility, pretty much any food group can...

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Store Potatoes With Lime

Store your potato harvest during the winter with pickling lime. Storing potatoes without a root cellar is more difficult because they can sp...

Make Broccoli Salad With Cashews

Add cashews to any of these salads for a tasty side dish If you go nuts over anything made with cashews, you've come to the right place....

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Pick A Good Watermelon At The Grocery Store

Watermelons appear alike at first, but look closer for important differences. Watermelon is one of the most versatile and useful fruits. It ...

Store Red Wine

If red wine is not stored correctly, it loses its flavor over time. The proper storage of red wine is not difficult once you learn some basi...

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Make Fruit Leather With An Oster Food Dehydrator

Strawberries can be turned into delicious fruit leather . Try making your own fruit leather instead of feeding your child a store-bought bra...

Make Antipasta Salad

Anti-Pasta Salad. Learn make a delicious Anti-Pasta Salad. Instructions 1. Anti-Pasta has been an "Italian" specialty in my family...

Store Potatoes

Store Potatoes Potatoes are pickier than most other vegetables about how they are stored. If you're not careful, they can sprout, sweete...

Monday, October 8, 2012

Throw A Sushi Dinner Party

A fun way to throw a sushi party is to get everyone involved in the preparation. Instructions 1. Use a table that is low to the ground. 2. P...

Friday, October 5, 2012

Remove A Wine Label

Wine labels are usually difficult to remove. One method may not give the desired results every time because of the varied types of glues use...

Use Cornstarch To Thicken Stew

Thicken your stew with a little cornstarch. When making stew, many people find they need to thicken the soup to create a heartier consistenc...

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Reheat Jasmine Rice

Cook a large batch of Jasmine rice and reheat it later. If you are fond of recipes that include basmati rice but don't want to pay the ...

Season Food With Lavender

One of the latest food trends in upscale dining is using lavender to flavor foods. That's right, the same herb you may use to relax and ...

Health Benefits Of Refried Beans

Adding low-fat refried beans to meals can have a variety of potential health benefits. Refried beans may be part of calorie-laden Mexican f...

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Make Angel Hair Pasta Tossed With Olive Oil

Need a recipe to cook angel hair pasta with olive oil? This simple dish is satisfying and easy to make. Follow these steps to cook angel hai...

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Store Cracked Wheat In A Bucket

Although cracked wheat (bulgur) may not be excite some taste buds, it makes a sensible and nutritious food staple, especially if you are sto...