Pureeing food is quite easy nowadays thanks to food processors and blenders. It's usually just a matter of putting food inside the device and pressing a button. However, blenders and food processors simply miss out on one key functionality - straining...

So (French) chefs like to bamboozle novice cooks with the most vague of cooking tips such as “cook it until it's done.” Sure, all experienced chefs know when a certain food item is in its optimal state but it takes years to master such skill. For...

Here are some tips on how to cook egg when you've got lots of them in the fridge: Scrambled eggs are made by whisking eggs in a bowl so that the yolks and whites are incorporated together nicely and they turn into a nice lemon yellow color. Add...

Coring an apple is not difficult. This can be done using an apple corer or a simple pairing knife. Wash the apple and set it on your work surface with the stem up. If you are using an apple corer, place the serrated end of the corer on top of the...

This is an excellent tip especially if you are cooking steak. Get your meat fresh from the butcher. Frozen meat should be well-thawed. Dry the meat of all excess moisture and blood. The moisture will cause the pan to steam, which will not help...

There are times when you are cooking something then fnd out that you've run out of one ingredient. Buttermilk can easily be bought from the grocery store. But in case you find yourself lacking of this ingredient, here are two easy ways to make...

This recipe is a healthy alternative to buying commercial chips which can be high in cholesterol, sodium, and other preservatives. Use any kind of vegetable. However, the best ones for chips are those with low water content such as starchy root crops...

Many restaurants and fast food chains use this motto when operating in their kitchens. If it works for them, then why not use it in the kitchens of our own homes? Before starting to cook, prepare the following: Fill one sink or a pan or a basin with...

Here are some ways you can correct dishes that have too much spice in them, and get rid of the strong taste. One easy way to correct this is to add more ingredients. If you are making a stew, or a soup, simply add more broth and vegetables to dilute...

This depends on what kind of vegetarian the people in attendance are. If they are lacto-ovo-pesto (those who can eat dairy products, eggs, and fish) vegetarians, it would be easier to plan for food. If it's the stricter kind, although you might need to...

Sweet potatoes are a healthy alternative to sources of startch such as potatoes and rice Aside from carbohydrates, they are also rich in dietary fiber, beta carotene,vitamins, and other minerals. To cook sweet potatoes, you can do the...

Summer is here, and one fun thing to do while on vacation is to go out camping. If you're afraid of starving when you do, here are some tipz on how to cook over a campfire: Build a cooking fire by making an open pit. Make sure that it's away from...

Living in the city should not stop you from enjoying a good meal prepared straight from the grill. Just follow these tips and you'll surely enjoy more great meals all the time: If you are to cook with a charcoal grill, make sure you do it outside in...

Making baby food for your little tots is certainly better. Since you know what you put in the food, you know that youre kids are getting nutrients and not harmful additives. All you need to have is a food processor (or mini food processor), or a...

Grilling is one tasty way of cooking vegetables. If you're tired of steaming, boiling, and sauteeing your greens, this one good alternative to try. You can cook directly on the grill. Perfect vegetables for this are corn, carrots, asparagus,...