Tips & Tricks

Butter is a vital ingredient in many foods, but are you using the right butter for the right dish? If you use the wrong type of butter, will your dish be ruined? Types of Butter Even at run-of-the-mill, chain grocery stores…

Eel is a dish sure to please seafood lovers. With it’s sweet, firm meat, eel is widely considered a delectable dish well worth learning to cook at home. It’s not difficult to prepare, and can be used in place of mackerel in many recipes.…

Bacon is one of those American staples that’s a lot more tricky to prepare than the average cook suspects. Bacon shouldn’t be black and crumbly, nor should it be limp and fatty. Steps to Make Perfect Bacon If you have…

Just as a store bought tomato can’t compare to a garden fresh tomato, so store bought stock can’t compare to home made stock. The good news is, stock is easy to make, uses up leftover food, and can be frozen for about four months. (You…

In the dark days of winter, adding some bold flavor to your cooking can really wake up the senses. Pineapple, with it’s rich aroma and tropical flavor, is a versatile fruit that can be used in a huge variety of dishes, from desserts to…

Escargot, the famous French delicacy, isn’t something most Americans have tried. But mastering the art of serving truly delicious escargot isn’t difficult. It’s just a matter of know-how. How to Buy Escargot Purchase live…

You’ve prepped and cooked and baked and presented your family or guests with a scrumptious Christmas or Hanukkah meal. They’ve eaten themselves silly, but now – what to do with all those leftovers? Here are some simple tricks for eating…

This Christmas or holiday season, chances are you’ve consumed a bit of bubbly. Or perhaps you save champagne for New Year’s. If you have some left over, you may wonder what to do with it. Why, cook with it, of course! Cooking with…

Try this step-by-step guideline for a successful Thanksgiving dinner; planning is 90 percent of the success of the meal! Three Days Before Thanksgiving Remove the frozen turkey from the freezer; place in a container in the…

Apple cider isn’t just for drinking! In fact, apple cider makes an excellent cooking ingredient for everything from desserts and condiments to main dishes. It’s not just tasty, either – it’s healthy. Apple cider is full of flavonoids…