Cooking

For many of us, the relaxed dinner around the dining table, with all family members present, has become a thing of the past. Schedules are hectic and so often everyone can’t get together at the same time. Maybe Dad or Mom has to work late, while the kids have after school activities or a college […]

Isn’t it such a disappointment to be cleaning out the frig and find a small serving of leftover food spoiled? It’s natural to save the bits of food left over from mealtime. The trouble is, it’s not sufficient for a meal, so everyone ignores it until it’s a science project. This happened to me too […]

In my opinion, split pea soup is one of the greatest dishes there is. It is so incredibly easy to make, and very tasty. Basically, all you have to do is boil the peas, throw some diced ham in with them, and add salt and pepper to taste. There are a few other details of […]

In the Northeast, where seafood is abundant, fish chowder recipes are family favorites. From the French, chaudiere, a pot, chowder is usually made with onions, potatoes, a thick milk base and often, clams. However, Americans are innovative cooks and have devised many imaginative takes on the original Northeastern fish chowder. While the staunch Boston cook […]

Instead of moving heaven and earth and all the food in your frig to make room for that 20 pound bird, try this tip from a seasoned Marine cook. Pick up your frozen bird at the store the day before Thanksgiving. (Be sure to order ahead of time!) Fill a large picnic style cooler with […]

When you think of meringue, you think of a lemon or chocolate meringue pie, with the meringue piled high and fluffy over the filling. The meringue is an airy, light foil setting off the heavier, sweet filling, a lovely combination. However, you probably don’t think of meringue on its own as a dessert. Yes, there […]

Storage is another thing to consider when shopping for commercial kitchen equipment, since you will want to keep your back rooms neat and tidy while your staff is hard at work. Sturdy metal shelving can provide pantry space as well as ample storage for all of your pots, pans, and dishes. Rolling carts will allow […]

People who follow a raw food diet are generally interested in improving their health and vitality by consuming the bulk of their nourishment in the form of unprocessed and uncooked foods. In addition, most people who advocate raw food diets also are champions of choosing organic foods whenever possible. Those who are committed to eating […]

I have always loved seafood, but I really didn’t eat much of it beyond the common things that many see in restaurants. I would have shrimp cocktail, or breaded shrimp, and the occasional lobster. Lately, I have fallen in love with crab legs, and love to have them with butter. However, because I am on […]

Deciding what to make for dinner can be a chore every night. You don’t want to make the same thing that you have twice or three times a week. Your taste buds get bored of it and you crave something different. However, you don’t want to go out for food since it is expensive and […]

Here in the U.S., we enjoy a diversity of regional ethnic cuisines. One of the most popular of these originates in Mexico. In America, many Mexican recipes have evolved into what we know as Southwestern or Tex-Mex cookery. Typically, ingredients are inexpensive, the dishes are filling and packed with sensational flavor. These hot and spicy […]

Cakes are getting more unusual forever, and the only limitation is your imagination. Cakes are best stored in airtight tins rather than plastic boxes, and should not be stored in the same container as crisp biscuits, or the latter will turn pappy. Cakes are methodically packed into sturdy boxes to ensure impregnable delivery. Cakes are […]

Chicken recipes are so approved delicious. Chicken recipes are a stable in many people’s diets. Boneless, skinless chicken recipes are brisk and straightforward. Whether in the oven, barbecue or crock pot, most chicken recipes are a combination of matchless taste and nice ingredients. Some of the reasons for its popularity is that healthy […]

Pork is a very common meat that’s been around a long time. In Europe for example, pigs have always been available because they eat anything and that makes them as easy as falling off a log to rear basically through the long harsh winters. Pork is loved for its tenderness and good taste, and has […]

An article excerpt for So You Want To Become A Chef
Most chefs do begin the road to professional status at an early age. The four-star chefs you read of in foodie articles have a love of food and ingredients that’s difficult for most of us to match. This fascination bordering on obsession is perhaps the […]

An article excerpt for So You Want To Become A Chef
Most chefs do begin the road to professional status at an early age. The four-star chefs you read of in foodie articles have a love of food and ingredients that’s difficult for most of us to match. This fascination bordering on obsession is perhaps the […]

Enjoy Drinking Your Home Made Wine in Seven Days
CANTINA  Ready to drink in 5 days. The wine making kits in our Cantina 5-day series are produced from Italian quality grape juices. Our supplies of grapes come from the northern Italian regions of Emilia and Tuscany. We prefer northern Italian grapes to the more common southern […]

Because monounsaturated fat is lowers the “bad” cholesterol levels, it may assist in reducing heart disease. Adding monounsaturated fats to your diet shouldn’t be difficult as they are found in natural foods like canola, olive, and peanut oils, as well as most nuts, and certain cold water fish species such salmon, halibut, mackerel, and rainbow […]

My best buddy (and barbeque competitor) bought the Kenmore Elite 1167 sq. inch LP Gas Grill a few weeks ago and he’s done nothing but brag about it since. He brags about all of the super cool features. He goes on and on about the 5 Stainless Steel tube burners for 60,000 BTU plus the […]

Gazpacho is an anomaly in the soup world because it is served cold rather than hot. Borrowed largely from Spain, the gazpacho recipe proves to be a great way to beat the heat while filling you up at the same time. Gazpacho has a hearty, piquant flavor and consistency and has ties to the ancient […]