Kitchenaid Stand Mixers – A Kitchen Work Horse By Curtis Miller
Kitchenaid stand mixers are very popular in today’s kitchens and it is easy to see why. These stand mixers have stood the test of time and have s
Pyrex Mixing Bowls – A Kitchen Favorite By Curtis Miller
Pyrex mixing bowls typically come in sets of 3 with a small, medium and large bowl that sits snuggly inside each other. Pyrex has been around for
7 Things to Consider when Buying a BBQ By Keith Kingston
BBQ as we all know is an abbreviated form of barbecue or barbeque. The BBQ has assumed so much importance today that you could call it the crown.
Homemade Whipped Cream By Shauna Hanus
Most grocery stores carry cans of whipping cream ready to spray onto your favorite desert. Some of these cans even come in chocolate flavor. Bu
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apricots By Cindy Ng
When buying apricots, always look for those that are firm, plump orange fruit that gives slightly when you press with your thumb. Bruised apricot
Barbeque Grilling has Reached a Whole New Dimension By Valerie Giles
Grilling on the barbecue has never been more exciting. Not only do barbecues come in a myriad of designs and options, but also with the advent
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apples By Cindy Ng
When buying apples, look for those that are firm and brightly colored. Shiny red for Macintosh, Rome and red Delicious. Clear green for Granny Sm
How To Eat Fresh Vegetables – Ideas for Working More Veggies Into Your Diet By Robb Ksiazek
Fresh, uncooked veggies are so healthy and it’s important to work them into your meal plan somewhere. The majority of American’s don’t eat enoug
How to Choose the Right Smoke for the Right BBQ Dish By Bob Quinn
BBQ smoke is one of the easiest ways to add a nice touch of flavor to a grilled dish. You'll be amazed at how many different flavors there are! K
Roasting Meat - Temperatures and Times By Michael Sheridan
Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, I still see recipes that insist you should cook meat at high temperature for the first twenty minutes
How to Cook a Lobster By Michael Sheridan
French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in an attempt to appear more humane, drive kitchen knives through their skulls before
Grill Your Corn for Maximum Flavor By Duane Fields
There's two basic theories on grilling corn. Some people prefer wrapping the corn in aluminum foil or its own husk, maybe with a little butter an
How to Care for Your Cast Iron Skillet (includes recipes) By Charlene Davis
Some of the best meals I’ve ever eaten were made by my grandmothers in their cast iron skillets. Tender, flaky catfish; finger-lickin’ chicken;
Chinese Cooking Technique: Thicken By Helen Fan
“Thicken”, or “Thickening” is a very common technique used in both Chinese restaurants and household kitchens. It is very easy to prepare, but if
Gourmet Sauces, Rubs and Marinades - Give Your BBQ a Gourmet Kick By Gene Grohan
Many individuals agree that the sauce on barbecued meat is like the icing on a cake. Gourmet barbecue sauces, rubs and marinades are commonly ser
Chinese Cooking Technique: Deep Fry By Helen Fan
There are usually 2 ways of deep frying in Chinese cooking:Deep frying the ingredients directly Deep frying the ingredie
How to cut a cake By Shauna Hanus
Have you ever wondered how to cut a cake? I have had a lot of practice. When I turned 16 and requested a Spider Man sheet cake I busily honed my
Wok this Way! (Part 4 of 5) Cleaning and Caring for Your Wok By Helen Fan
Non-stick woks do not require seasoning, and come with simple cleaning instructions from the manufacturers, while steel carbon and iron woks requ
High Altitude Baking - A Cook's Guide By Lauren Danver
High altitude baking can be a real adventure for the cook, with a number of challenges to keep you on your toes. The higher you are in elevation,
How to Make Pizza Healthy for You By Ryan Cote
This article may come as a surprise to you...Pizza. It's the weakness of many, many people including me. I love pizza- always have. I eat
The Perfect Omelet(te), How to Cook It By Michael Sheridan
Omelet(te)sThey’re easy to cook, right?We’ll see.The first thing to remember is that you need the right size of fryin
Wok this Way! (Part 3 of 5) Seasoning Your New Wok By Helen Fan
Seasoning is the most important thing you can do to your wok. Only carbon steel and iron woks need to be seasoned. The purpose of seasoning is to
Cool Summertime Cooking By Cyndi Roberts
Summertime--and the living is easy! But the kitchen is hot!! It's time for some cool cooking recipes and tips!1. Cook outdoors. When y
The Almighty Beer-Can Chicken By Scott Schirkofsky
A popular method of cooking chicken in recent years both in Barbeque contest as well as backyard barbeques is the beer-can chicken. Cooking a bee
The Best-Kept Secrets of Beef Revealed! Get Ready to Become the Meat Expert in Your Family! By Suzy Sharpe
Do you helplessly stand at the meat counter looking from package to package, not knowing what to buy? Do you end up buying chicken because yo
Wok this Way! (Part 2 of 5) Selecting a Wok By Helen Fan
As mentioned in Part 1 of the series, woks come in different sizes ranging from 10 to 32 inches in diameter, but a wok that's 11 to 14 inches in
Barbecue for You By Laura Kjer
In may just be in human nature to barbecue. Well, we have been doing it as far back as time can denote. In the Stone Age, man hunted for food and
Cooking -- What You Need To Know By David Owenforth
From ancient times till the nineteenth century cooking was basically a survival skill. The nineteenth century marked the division of cooking into
Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5) By Helen Fan
IntroductionWoks have been synonymous with Chinese cooking since the emergence of Chinese cuisine. They have been used for some 3000 years
Hot Apple Pie - The American Apple Pie Legacy By A Apple
While each country might have its own preferred style, "American Style" apple pie includes your basic pie with apples in it, spiced up with cinna
