Choosing the Right Woods for Your Barbecue
Probably one of the most common questions for the new barbecuer is which wood to choose. There are a number of great woods for smoking meats, many of which are easily available from your local supplier. But what wood goes with what meats? This article will hopefully clear up some of the confusion.
Cooking Meat in the Microwave During Those Hot Summer MonthsSummer is here and if you are anything like me, you don’t want to turn on your oven or stove unless absolutely necessary. I do most of my cooking in the microwave during the summer months. It helps keep my home cooler and cuts down on my cooling bill.
Simplicity and Traditions in CookingIn order to maximize the amount of time those experience happen we strive to make cooking easy and fun. The simpler and more enjoyable the process the more times you can connect with your family.
Easy Tips for Healthy CookingCooking healthily at home doesn’t have to be boring or hard! Try these ideas to add more flavor to your food and have your family asking for more!
Cooking With Honey – The Healthy SweetenerIf you want to be able to cook sweets without the negative health effects of refined sugar, honey is an excellent option. Among other reasons, honey is metabolized more slowly by your body, meaning that you are less likely to get a sugar “high” after eating something made with honey.
How To Cook A Tender Juicy SteakYou invest a lot of time and money into the steaks for a special occasion and when dinner time comes, they are tough. What happened? How can you cook steaks as tender as your favorite restaurant?
11 Tips to Making the Best Pork RibsTips to making the best ribs out there
Cooking – StocksStocks are a vital ingredient in many recipes and no store bought stock can compare with a home-made well tended stock. The characteristics of any good stock are flavor, body and clarity, get this wrong and the whole recipe will be spoiled.
Cooking – LiverLiver is an excellent source of iron and B vitamins and when cooked well is delicious. The trick is knowing what liver to buy and how to prepare it.
Cooking – Preserving, Why and HowCanning as a means to preserving food was first developed in the 19th century at the request of Napoleon for the use of his troops. Since then it has developed into a thriving kitchen industry. With people canning food so that they can keep it a long while. This way summer foods can be experienced in the dead of winter without losing any of the taste!
Cooking – Pate A Choux (Choux Paste)Choux paste is the basis of cream puffs and éclairs but is also delicious as a savory treat. This paste is versatile and can be formed in a huge variety of shapes which can be filled with an even larger variety of fillings.
How to Set A Formal TableEver stressed out about hosting a formal dinner party? Here’s some suggestions on how to set a formal table and relax and enjoy your guests!