Crabcakes are a versatile dish that has been served in this country since the time of the colonists. Traditionally associated with Maryland, crabcakes have gained popularity world wide. Their popularity comes not only form their delicious flavor, but also because they are so quick and easy to make.Traditional crabcakes are made with lump crab meat, are fried in clarified butter, and served warm. While this is a delicious way to serve them, it is...more
If you are too tired to cook a full meal by the time you get home from work, being able to cook a quick meal is a great skill to have. If you end up ordering in far more often than your budget can stand simply because it takes too long to cook a fresh meal from scratch, there is good news; it does not have to be that way. There are so many time-saving gadgets, tools and accessories that can help you make fresh, delicious meals in minutes. Whether...more
One of the best things you can do for your family is to cook healthy, nutritious and delicious meals. Science is proving what we have long suspected: the food you eat is largely responsible for how healthy you are. In addition, the eating habits you instill in your children are likely to be with them for the rest of their lives. Those are some very good reasons for serving your family the most nutritious meals that you can possible make. These tips will help you make sure that you are cooking and serving healthy meals to your family.Serve whole grains like brown rice, bulgur wheat and kasha.Rice is a staple in the diets of some of the healthiest populations in the world. Cooking rice can be tricky, but it's surprisingly easy if you invest in a rice cooker which maintains the proper heat to cook rice without turning it into a gluey, sticky mess. Use a little olive oil to keep grains from sticking together and salt and season lightly. A rice cooker can also be used to cook other whole grains like bulgur wheat for tabouleh and kasha.Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your meals.Fresh fruits and vegetables include fiber, vitamins and minerals that your body needs, along...more
First things first: pasta with different structure will give you different results. If you use smooth pasta it will cook uniformly, non smooth pasta like rigatoni, don't have that quality, but they make the sauce stick.Pasta goes into boiling water, everybody knows that. But not many know that there has to be plenty of water, because pasta likes...more
Learning to use fresh herbs is a great way to spice up your cooking, making it tastier and better than ever before. There are infinite ways to use fresh herbs in your cooking. This means that you get to use your imagination to create new ways of using the herbs you choose every day! A benefit of using fresh herbs is that you will not need to use as...more
Have you ever wondered why chefs are able to cook great meals without using recipes, even inventing their own recipes on the fly? Do you think these cooking secrets are reserved just for the professionals? Well, maybe they have been, but you are about to learn some of these very secrets - ones that will really get you cooking!Cooking is a journey. When you understand this, you realize the pressure is off. You are on a journey and your goal is to learn, grow and improve. Of course, along the way, you'd also like to prepare some great meals so let's start here with 5 Secrets in cooking by method that will get you started today.Recipes don't really work.Why?- Food products are not uniform. They are different sizes, textures, degrees of ripeness and firmness. - Kitchens (and cooks) do not all have the same equipment. Different pans use heat differently.- It is impossible to give exact instructions. "Medium" heat can vary as can "medium" onion.Maybe "burning" your recipes is a bit extreme. It's great to use recipes for ideas and as guidelines , but cook with your own observations and knowledge. This is what cooking with confidence is all about. This is what helps the professionals make...more
In growing grapes, you will need to construct and use a grape trellis; this is a structure that supports your grape vines as they grow. Grape vines are not very sturdy and as they grow and bear fruit, a trellis is useful to guide the vines and...more
The different foods and beverages that Americans typically consume contain an overwhelming amount of sugars. It is often argued that these sugars are not essential to our bodies, and in many cases provide little benefit. Some experts believe this is...more
Yes we all love a good takeaway but given the choice would you rather have a takeaway or enjoy a tasty home cooked meal just like our mums used to make us in the good old days. I remember the gorgeous sunday roasts and the homemade lasagne that came...more
Cajun Food from A to ZAndouille- Cajun andouille is made of butt or shank meat and fat, and seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic, and smoked over pecan wood and sugar cane for up to seven or eight hours.Boudin- is a treat found only...more
Are you looking for places to tighten your budget? Well, look no further than budget cooking! Your food bill is a good place to save money and learning how to cook is a great way to trim the food bill. When you learn the basics of cooking method, you...more
How to sharpen a knife correctly for beginnersSharpening a knife might seem fairly easy for most people. The truth is: if you are using the wrong tools with the wrong technique, you might end up damaging your knives in the long run. While it may not...more