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Some recipes call for unpeeled fruits and vegetables and others require these food items to be peeled. Taken raw and cold, leaving the peels or skins on the tomato and peach is acceptable, but some consumers do not like the peach and tomato skins. ... keep reading →

Cooking Techniques in Noodle Soups. Cooking noodles is as easy as it gets. You can cook it while sitting watching TV and/or doing other things. I prefer to cook noodles the natural way than buying it because it is healthier that way. Gone are the... keep reading →

Clay pot cooking is my favorite way to cook food. Clay pot cooking is also the way my mother cooked food as my father loves foods which are stewed and poached or boiled. It is my favorite cooking utensils... keep reading →

Interested in eating more fish, but short on ideas? You’ve come to the right place. Sample multiple options for baking, frying and grilling fish. Also fish stews and campfire cooking. Videos included. keep reading →

This article is full of easy recipes for various sauces to spice up your dishes. Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise, Talapia with lemon sauce and remoulade sauces are just a few pictured. keep reading →

A heaping bowl of onions. Onions are included in the culinary ingredients known as aromatics. All of these are fragrant plants or spices and contain volatile oils that enhance the flavor of foods. The oils in... keep reading →

Cooking up a storm is a great stress buster and there are so many different cooking techniques to choose from. You can cook indoors or outdoors. With spices or without. Use lots of water or none at all. Use oil or substitute with butter. This is... keep reading →

Piral is one of the ancient and popular Italian manufacturers of pottery. Italian terra cotta cookware is the product of the perfect marriage of rich Italian tradition in pottery making and modern innovation. Italian sea towns boast of the... keep reading →

Rice is the staple food of more than fifty percent of the world population. I grew up eating brown rice specifically as it is more healthier. In the preparation of stir fry brown rice with veggies, it is best if you cooked it first with the rice... keep reading →

Most people all over the world are conscious when choosing cookware, as potential dangers are associated with some particular materials and that too not without a scientific reason. After reading a lot of reviews on various cookware products and... keep reading →

This article has easy recipes for banana bread and cranberry nut bread. It also has an old fashioned southern biscuit recipe. keep reading →

This article gives you numerous ways to have an eco-friendly kitchen. There are several displays of green utensils of stainless steel and bamboo. keep reading →

Beans is defined as any of various leguminous plants. Beans belong to the genus Phaseolus such as the "common bean plus the runner bean, and the related genus Vigna" of the family of pea. Examples of beans are... keep reading →

Think of the coal stroked fires and the metal grill in the backyard and you can almost smell that grilled chicken. Mere thought of it makes your mouth water. But wait a minute, what if you are a vegetarian?!!! Does that mean that you need to stick... keep reading →

This article give you numerous ways to cook chicken with easy recipes that are delicious. Buying USDA approved chicken is explained. keep reading →

INSTANT For something simple and not-so-tasty, there is always instant coffee.  In this case you place some instant coffee in your cup and then fill with boiling water.  I would never drink instant coffee... keep reading →

It was the spring of 2002 and a beautiful day outside. The kids were napping, the house was clean and it was time to start working on dinner. On the menu that night was fried chicken, homemade mashed potatoes, and green beans. It is very important... keep reading →

Grilled Home Style Brine Pork Barbecue Technique. It is summertime in the Western world and we are off to a hot summer. The sweltering heat of the sun makes for a dip at the swimming pool and a good barbecue and grilling outdoor. This is a fun... keep reading →

This article about complex carbohydrates explains the benefits of making them 1/3 of your daily diet. The article is useful for vegetarians. keep reading →

It’s only fair to begin with that statement, because it’s the truth. However I’ve always had a love of the outdoors and I’d rather sleep under the stars than under a roof. Crazy, I know, but it’s me. The other thing I’m particularly fond... keep reading →

Whole grains are an ideal breakfast for diabetic and pre-diabetic people. Breakfast usually contains some common items like white bread, doughnuts, croissants, pancakes...etc of the the sugar laden food, which you have been told to give up, and... keep reading →

Grilling is the summertime hobby everywhere! Get a few tips from Bobby Flay and others to make your grilling go smooth. keep reading →

This article gives you all the benefits of eating sweet potatoes with the nutritional values and some excellent easy recipes that your family will love. The difference between yams and sweet potatoes is also explained. keep reading →

COFFEE GADGETS There seems to be some talk lately on HubPages among the coffee lovers. There are a few forum threads and a few fanatical hubbers. While I may not be as passionate about coffee as some other... keep reading →

Fruit Carving is a simple effort to carve the seasonal and tropical fruit available in your area and make it more attractive and appeasing to the eyes. There will be many Meals or dinners that you will host however your little effort will make it a meal the guests will remember for a life time. keep reading →

This article focuses on cooking your meals on an outdoor grill, whether it is on a charcoal or gas grill. There are grilling tips and recipes for a variety of grilled meats and vegetables. keep reading →

If you are faced with a boatload of zucchini and other summer squash, you can think about stocking your freezer, preserving your squash in a soup base that can be frozen now, and turned into wonderful dishes later. keep reading →

The versatility of ground beef cannot be understated in the kitchen as it can be used for so many mince dishes that are cheap as well as nutritious. keep reading →

Did you know that you can store your left over dough for later use? Think for a while, you’re hungry but you want to bake your own bread or pizza, but you don’t have enough time to make a dough, isn’t that so frustrating? Indeed it is,... keep reading →

Grilling fish and chicken on a panini grill is is an easy, quick and healthy way of cooking these foods. It takes about 4 to 10 minutes, doesn't need much oil or butter, excess fat is drained off, and the best part is the meat comes out juicy and... keep reading →

A modern pressure cooker is a must for every kitchen! Pressure Cooking is easy, non messy, and the fastest way to cook healthy and nutritious meals. The biggest advantage is that it saves you time and energy.... keep reading →

Yes of course, you can, just learn the basic and trust your judgement, plus you need to learn the basic baking techniques and preparation for beginners. At first don't be frustrated by the outcome of your baked goods, be it meat, pasta (lasagna),... keep reading →

Pyrex or Corningware as a brand for glassware baking dish is used for baking specifically. I have a pair of this baking glassware dish and I used it for baking or cooking casseroles mainly like desserts,... keep reading →

Forget the special equipment. Your kitchen already has everything you need to cook rice dishes perfectly, every single time you make them! keep reading →

There are many chili hot sauce and many variants which are available in the local supermarkets from jalapenos, Heinz chili tomato sauce (not so chilly) and lots of South East Asian variants of hot chili sauces. These products are full of... keep reading →

Step by step pictures and instructions on how to make chicken cutlets, with a delicious Italian parmesan breading. These cutlets would be perfect with pasta and marinara sauce for Chicken Parmigiana. keep reading →

Stewing meat is just simply boiling it or simmering the meat with low temperature cooking. Meat stew as in pork or beef stew is just cooking meat with simmering technique of cooking meat using low temperature cooking until the meat is done. It is... keep reading →

In clay pot cooking, meat or poultry is roasted with a very small amount of liquid. This method of cooking produces meat with the tenderness of a braised dish and the flavor of roasting. This method allows the food to absorb and cook in its own juices, ensuring a nutritious, healthy and very tasty meal. keep reading →

Smothies can be great as a meal or snack. They are full of fruit and all the associated vitaimins and antioxidants. You can also add other nutritious ingredients. keep reading →

What advantage does silicone kitchen cooking tools and utensils have over those made from plastic, wood or metals? This hub shares 5 reasons why using silicone kitchen cooking tools are beneficial. keep reading →

Sauces, perfect gravies, One of the first Home Economics classes I remember, besides the dreaded twice-weekly sewing classes that materialized to plague me somewhere after Grade Six, was the "Welsh Rarebit" lesson. For those of you... keep reading →

Index to great articles on cooking techniques for: beans & grains, soups, stocks & sauces, barbecuing, grilling, beef, lamb & pork, fish, poultry, starches, potatoes & rice, cold preparation of fruits & vegetables, baking, and cooking utensils. Here is a wealth of reading that you can access from one convenient place. keep reading →

All sauces have their basis in the basic white sauce, and can complement many food dishes. Instead of buying packet mixes from the supermarket, learn how to make your own white sauce. keep reading →

Do you love chicken fried steak? Learn this method for cooking cubed steak. Also country style steak, swiss steak, steak Diane, and country fried steak. Videos by Alton Brown, Paula Deen, and Gordon Ramsey. keep reading →

GRILLING SEASON As summer time approaches, the smell of grills and barbecue fills the air. The smell is delicious and reminds me of relaxed afternoons in the park or even the back porch. I think, “I’m... keep reading →

CHICKEN-COOKING BEGINNER Until recently I rarely cooked chicken. I mostly stuck with beef for its high iron content and fish for its healthy fats. Things have changed now, and I am gradually exploring the popular world of cooked chicken. Here are... keep reading →

Like I always say, summer time is fun time and while enjoying summer activities and the fruits, flowers and vegetables are fresher than ever people like to eat fruits and vegetables during summer. Fruit salad is easy to prepare and make, actually... keep reading →

Why not try making your own bread at home? Baking your own homemade bread may not always seem as easy as it sounds, but if you’ll try to know and learn the basic methods in bread baking, it will be more... keep reading →

The dictionary defines Barbeque as a grill, a pit or outdoor fireplace for roasting meat either as a whole animal or sections of it, broiled or roasted over an open fire or on a spit. Food is cooked over live... keep reading →

Fish Grilling techniques. It is summertime, fun time, summer outdoor grilling is an activity we never fail to do, and grilling fish is a superb activity because fish is healthy and nutritious. In fact, according to the American Heart Association... keep reading →

If you are going to be a good cook, then you need to learn the basic cooking techniques. Knowing these techniques can not only make it more enjoyable to prepare food but also more enjoyable for everyone who gets to eat your food. keep reading →

Whole chicken marinated and half cooked with Tandoori masala hanging on skewers ready to be plunged into a hot Tandoor for a second time to finish the cooking process at a restaurant. Whole Tandoori chicken... keep reading →

Ice cubes are normally colorless, but if a slice of lemon and mint leaf or a wedge of pineapple is added to the water while freezing, the cubes come alive and add an interest to the food and drink at your... keep reading →

Knowing the very simple yet practical rice cooking techniques will give you the pride of serving a perfectly cooked rice all the time! Perhaps, this may really sound so simple to many of you - how to cook... keep reading →

Yes, even if you are single and living alone, you still need cooking appliances and cooking utensils, because you still eat (that's a given) and at times you can't go out because of the weather and you need to cook. The trend nowadays in an... keep reading →

Grilling Chicken is no rocket science, every one wants to master the art of making the perfect juicy and tender chicken. You do not want to undercook it so that it remains raw, nor overcook it so that it dries. Here are some handy tips that will give you the right grilled chicken to serve. keep reading →

Here in Texas there’s a joke about Tex-Mex food. It’s all the same meat, spices, and vegetables just prepared slightly differently: in a taco shell, a burrito roll, in a salad, on a tostada, or in an... keep reading →

There are several ways to make a delicious prawn stock. I love prawn stock because it taste more delicious and rich than other stocks. Actually, the way I consume prawn is different from other, especially from the western-way. I used to eat the... keep reading →

Roasting like grilling and barbecuing is as old as our forefathers. It has been practiced by people since the start of civilization. They just use open fire roasting specially in the open fields where they capture an animal clean it and then roast... keep reading →

it is summertime, fun time again and as it gets very hot all people in the households are all waiting for smoothies to be served. Smoothies gets children going and it is one way of making them eat healthy fruits and vegetables by sneaking in those... keep reading →

Nutrients Corn is a good source of the thiamine Vitamin B and B5 - (panthotenic). It is also rich in Vitamins E and C, folic acid, essential fatty acids, fiber and very rich in minerals ( Magnesium and... keep reading →

Most people might buy a VitaMix blender to make juices, smoothies and ice cream. You may be surprised to know you can make dozens of delicious VitaMix soups. keep reading →

Preparation of chicken is not difficult. It cooks easily and need lees cooking experience for making a simple chicken dish. But one should understand how to properly handle chicken staff otherwise it can be... keep reading →

After reading Crockpot Cooking: Baking Tips and Techniques if you have not been using a crock pot slower cooker it is my belief that you will be ready to give this type of cooking a try this summer. Yes,... keep reading →

Official Crock Pot brand cooking utensils. If by chance you've read any of my other crockpot cooking hubs; then you may have notice it is time for me to suggest some Crockpot Cooking: Utensils and Accessories... keep reading →

In the first part of Beans, Legumes, Pulses, Everything You Wanted to Know Part 1, we discussed why they are good for you and where you can purchase them. In the second part of Beans, Legumes, Pulses, Everything You Wanted to Know Part 2 -... keep reading →

Most people know the ratio of water to grain is 2 to 1 for cooking regular white rice. But cooking all rice in this manner will not bring out the best flavors and texture out of the various types of rice. When... keep reading →

Crockpot Cooking: Organic Beans and Rice will provide some quick and easy cooking techniques for organic beans and rice. I’d like to consider myself a “modern cook” in that meals must be healthy, economical, and ideally prep time should not... keep reading →

Soups, Stocks, and Sauces? PLEASE! I'm Southern, and cooking comes as naturally to me as hopping comes to a rabbit! Southerners make soup from anything - anything! Proof - gumbo. I'm sorry, but, even with... keep reading →

What is it about grilling that just makes you thrilled to be preparing your food instead of eating it? Could it be the close connection with the most primitive form of food preparation? Could it be the... keep reading →

A NEW USE FOR THE MICROWAVE I’ve used the microwave to heat beverages, soups, frozen dinners, and leftovers. I’ve even used it to cook vegetables in garlic. A few years ago, however, I was completely... keep reading →

Baking is a great pastime for teens, and if you start simply, with easy quick bread recipes, and bread machine projects, you may find that you spur a lifelong interest in baking. keep reading →

Salmon is great on the grill and it’s good for you! Cook the fish until it’s opaque, turning it only once during cooking. This will only take about 4 minutes per side, so be sure to watch it carefully. You’ll also want to be sure that no flame directly touches the salmon. DO NOT OVERCOOK Grilled Salmon is an excellent addition to your weight loss program. keep reading →

Cook Fish. The way I cook Fish- Nutritionists and dietitians will tell you that fish should be a part of every-one's healthy diet. The omega three fats are thought to assist greatly with brain function.Fortunately for me fish is both my favourite... keep reading →

The five classic mother sauces are used to make everything from spaghetti sauce to macaroni and cheese. Mastering these classic sauces is easy when you have a few basic ingredients and some simple directions. keep reading →

EASY RICE AND BEAN DINNERS One of my favorite ways to cook is with one-pot meals. I start with rice and beans and then add vegetables and maybe pre-cooked meat. WATER, FAT, AND SPICES One pot meals can... keep reading →

Well first of all South Africans call a barbecue a Braai, pronounced bry and it’s probably our national food. Can you imagine having a national day for a barbecue? Well, it’s true! This is something new. South Africa has one day set aside to... keep reading →