Being able to produce a healthy meal that is quick and easy to prepare is an art in itself. For this reason many resort to order in meals instead of cooking a fresh meal from scratch. Yet there are so many time saving gadgets available that when combined with fresh ingredients offer all the tools necessary to produce convenience foods. Food on the GoPeople on the go can benefit immensely from time saving gadgets and accessories. They provide...more
Do you want to try out a great Chinese recipe which you are given or have just found out? But when you finally come to your kitchen, you find that you are not ready for it in terms of cookware and the food ingredients. Don't panic or give up on it yet because there are more ways than problems. You can take advantage of what you have at hand to recreate the ingredients or cookware that you are required to have. We all know that...more
Easily the most well-known of the Chinese regional cuisines, Cantonese cuisine comes from the region around Canton in Southern China. Simple spices and a wide variety of foods used in cooking characterize Cantonese cuisine. Of all the Chinese regions, Canton (Guangdong province) has the most available food resources. Its proximity to the sea offers a veritable marine cornucopia to be added to its dishes, making possible such delicate mating as Seven Happiness, a dish that includes shrimp, scallops, fish and lobster along with chicken, beef and pork. The light, delicate sauce, quick cooking and subtle spicing allows the natural flavors to shine through rather than being overwhelmed and blending together. The spices used in Cantonese cooking tend to be light and simple: ginger, salt, soy sauce, white pepper, spring onion and rice wine. For many who are used to the more rich, spicy and complex flavors of Hunan and Szechwan cooking, Cantonese cooking may seem bland but the subtle blends of flavor and aroma are created by the hand of a master chef. All Chinese cuisine takes far more into account than the flavor of a dish. Chinese cooking is a presentation of texture, color, shape and...more
If you're like me, you love to grill out and that includes any type of food whether it be steak, burgers, fish, chicken, or any other type of food that you can think of. One of my favorites though has to be steak. Cooking steak on the grill can be one of the easiest things to do, but it can be very easy to mess it up if you don't do it right. This...more
The canning season usually starts towards the end of the summer and into the fall when the leaves begin to change color and the vegetables are at their ripest. Just about anything you can think of can be canned and preserved for later consumption which is a great way to save money in the long run and be prepared if there where any type of shortage...more
Have you ever considered making pear juice before just because you've never made it and it always wanted to try it? Well, the fact is that pear juice is actually really easy to make, tastes great, and has a lot to offer as far as health benefits goes. This article will give you the basics for making pear juice so you can have it freshly served any time. Follow these simple guidelines and you'll be more than satisfied with your juice making experience.First, gather up the pears that you are going to use in the process, wash them thoroughly, and then cut them up into little pieces. You'll want to remove the stems and seeds as this will make the process of juicing much easier. Place all of the pieces into a stock pot and add water just until the fruit pieces are covered with water. Bring to a boil and and boil for around 5 to 7 minutes, and then remove from heat when this is completed.Once the fruit has cooled to room temperature, pour off all of the juice through a strainer into a drain pan of some sort. You may wish to use a large container that will hold a lot of juice. If you want the juice to be more clear, repeat this step a few times to make sure you have the juice completely...more
November is one of my favorite months out of the entire year because it represents the month during which the entire family gathers for a wonderful holiday centered around a magnificent feast. This holiday is known as Thanksgiving. We have a...more
If youve never prepared a roast before, dont worry, its really quite easy to do and even newcomer to the world of cooking can be successful at it. There are very few steps involved and the preparation that is required is very basic. The classic...more
Preparing a turkey may be one of the easiest tasks you'll take on as a cook because all you really have to do is put the turkey in the oven and then take it out when it is done. It's that simple. Yes, it does take some time to cook, but you don't...more
If you're like me, you love to grill out and that includes any type of food whether it be steak, burgers, fish, chicken, or any other type of food that you can think of. One of my favorites though has to be steak. Cooking steak on the grill can be...more
Cooking for two has now become easier with the mini crockpot or crockette, as it is affectionately called. Now you can still cook the meals you love with your crockpot in smaller portions. When you hear the word crockpot you immediately...more
Fajita is generally beef, chicken, pork or shrimp grilled and served on a flour tortilla with condiments. The chicken is worked with onions and bell peppers. Fajita is served to the table sizzling loudly on a metal platter with tortilla...more