Friday, April 29, 2011

Use Xanthan Gum In Dog Biscuits

Dogs with a sensitivity to wheat should avoid it in all its forms, including wheat flours. When a dog with an intolerance to wheat eats some...

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Ways To Store Garden Potatoes

Store garden potatoes in a cool, dark place where they won't freeze. Storing a few homegrown potatoes is easy; they keep well in dark, ...

Make Crayon Pretzels

Make Crayon Pretzels For once, your kids can have crayons that are not only safe to eat, but downright delicious. The colorful crayons are ...

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Turducken Instructions

A turducken is the latest spin on a method of cooking that has been around for centuries, practiced since Medieval times. To make a turducke...

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Smoke King Salmon

Brine salmon before smoking it. Smoked king salmon is often considered a gourmet food, commanding high prices in restaurants. "Primaril...

Salad Bar Options

Salad bars have a wide assortment of ingredients from which diners can choose. For people who enjoy a wide variety of ingredients in their s...

Freeze Raw Tomatoes

Freeze tomatoes and enjoy their flavor year-round. Raw tomatoes can be frozen whole, sliced, chopped or pureed, and peeled or unpeeled. Froz...

Monday, April 25, 2011

Test Cooked Cupcakes

Cupcakes have become all the rage. From New York to Los Angeles, shops that specialize in gourmet cupcakes have popped up and become very su...

Mayonnaise Vs Low Cal Mayonnaise

Know the difference between regular and low-cal mayonnaise. In burgers, sandwiches, potato salad and deviled eggs, mayonnaise is king. Mayon...

Friday, April 22, 2011

Make Cornbread In A Castiron Skillet Without Butter

Cornbread is a staple of Southern and Southwestern cooking. Cornbread is the first truly American bread, originating with the native people ...

Spanish Desserts For Kids

Flan is just one of many Spanish desserts kids will enjoy. Spain's desserts range from being smooth and creamy such as flan and crema Ca...

Make Colors From Food Coloring

Make Colors from Food Coloring With primary colors, you can create nearly any hue using food coloring . Use your imagination, and these guid...

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Make Delicious Salsa

While staying at The Four Seasons in Mexico, I fell in LOVE with the delicious salsa they serve their guests at every meal. Dipping simple ...

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Select A Pineapple That Is At The Peak Of Ripeness

Fresh fruits have the finest flavor and texture when at the peak of ripeness. Here is pick the perfect pineapple. Pineapple is one of the m...

Cook A Microwave Frittata

A frittata is a simple egg dish often made in the oven. Although there is no starchy bread component, a finished frittata looks like a flat...

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Roast Raw Unshelled Peanuts

Roasting raw peanuts makes them crunchy and flavorful. Convert bland raw peanuts into a flavorful snack by roasting them in their shells. &q...

Practice Food Safety

We've all been to a restaurant and asked ourselves, "How safe is the food coming out of that kitchen?" Now ask the same questi...

Monday, April 18, 2011

Make Beer Sausage

Sausage and beer go together like peas and carrots. Bierwurst is the name for German beer sausage. Believe it or not there is no beer in bie...

Make A Trocipal Pina Colada

Singer Rupert Holmes once had a 1970s hit song called "Escape (The Pina Colada song)". Famed country singer Garth Brooks also had ...

Friday, April 15, 2011

Ideas For Finger Sandwiches

Cut finger sandwiches into triangles or squares. Small and savory, finger sandwiches make a great appetizer or snack for a luncheon or party...

Grind Cream Of Wheat & Farina

Farina is a brand of cereal grain made from the wheat germ and the endosperm of wheat kernels. Once ground, the cereals are cooked in boilin...

Tell If Honey Is Adulterated With Corn Syrup

Honey that's sold in the comb is unadulterated. Thanks to strict industry standards and regulation by the Food and Drug Administration, ...

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Make Homemade Halvah

Make homemade halvah for a delectable dessert treat. Halvah is a sweet confection steeped in tradition that is popular in Asian, Mediterrane...

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Create Easy Use Chopsticks

Getting a child to try new things can be difficult sometimes. Adding the difficulty of chopsticks to the meal can put embarrassment on top...

Make Smoked Salmon

For hundreds of years, humans have preserved fish by using some form of smoking. With the advancement of technology, cooks have found that ...

Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate chip cookie bars are a fun and easy twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie . They’re a snap to make and a real crowd-plea...

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Remove Burned Food From Nonstick Cookware

Non-stick cookware poses an interesting challenge in cleaning. While it's designed to prevent food from sticking to it, sometimes you ca...

Monday, April 11, 2011

Make Raw Almond Cheese

Rich in protein, calcium and vitamin E, the almond is a nutritional powerhouse. Incorporate the benefits of almonds into your diet with raw ...

Decipher Soul Food Menus

Another name for Southern or African American dishes, soul food has a distinctive history and flavor--and some unusual monikers for certain...

Friday, April 8, 2011

Make Chinese Hot Sauce

Chinese hot sauce is perfect for stir frys and dipping. For many westerners, the bold, forward flavors of Chinese cuisine are nothing short ...

Make Sausage Gravy

Good old-fashioned sausage gravy is a Southern favorite. Easy to prepare, sausage gravy is typically served over biscuits and eaten for br...

Butter Alternatives For Vegans

Butter is off limits in a vegan diet, but a drizzle of olive oil over a baked potato works well. Vegan lifestyles, or even simply choosing a...

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Steam A Bun

Give your next cookout a makeover with steamed buns. Hot dog and hamburger buns are the final topping to a delicious meal. If steamed appro...

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Make Deer Jerky

It's not difficult or expensive to make deer jerky . Jerky is flavored, dried-out meat strips. It is sold in stores all over America in ...

Hot Pepper Identification

Habanero pepper You can grow a wide range of hot peppers in home gardens. Hot peppers are highly varied, and are available across the full s...

Make Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches means "three milks," and refers to the 3 different kinds of milk the cake is soaked in. Tres leches cake is very popul...

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Stock A Liquor Cabinet

In college, many people simply stored their liquor on the top of a shelf or a dresser. As you mature, however, you should desire something a...

Monday, April 4, 2011

Recipes

Making Chicken? If you like cooking chicken sandwiches, then you'll love this recipe for chicken waldorf sandwiches. Want to cook chick...

Make Prawns Sauteed In Lemongrass And Coconut Sauce

Sauteed prawns in lemongrass and coconut sauce is a traditional Chinese recipe often served at holiday parties and important banquet dinner...

Make Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas (lentils, garbanzo beans) are a versatile bean which is great served hot or cold. While the chickpea is a bit bland by itself, whe...

Friday, April 1, 2011

Make Green Chili Enchilada Casserole

Green chili casserole mingles the flavors of beef, onions, cheese and green chilies into an enchilada dish that should please lovers of spi...

Mix Ingredients For Cupcakes

If you've ever eaten a cupcake that's too dry and crumbly or too dense and heavy, then there was most likely a problem during the mi...