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How to Cook Goose

Goose, which was enjoyed at meals at least as far back as the ancient Egyptian times, has a unique flavor few modern Americans have tasted. Although roast goose was a staple among early American settlers, somewhere along the way, goose…

How to Cook Venison

Fall equals venison for millions of Americans. And while once venison (deer and elk meat) was considered indulgent or even "backwoods," today venison is a treat in the nation’s finest restaurants. The reasons for this are two-fold.…

Unknown Facts About Fats

Great chefs know fat adds flavor. That’s why French cooking is so full of pure, delicious butter. But if you’re like most people, you want to cut down on your "unhealthy" consumption of fat. Here’s what you need to know to make your food…

How To Cook More Green

According to cookbook author Kate Heyhoe, a slew of cookbooks focusing on vegetarian food or cutting back on meat are coming. Heyhoe applauds this at least in part because she considers it more "green." Eat less meat, she says, and you…

Tips for Totally Terrific Tarts

Tarts – the less crusty and more elegant version of single crust pies – are one of the most delectable desserts you can make. Fortunately, they are easy to create, use tasty and healthy fruits or berries and are no more difficult to make…

How Heat Affects Your Cooking

You can have the best recipe and ingredients available in the world, but if you don’t understand how heat affects your cooking, the meal you create can easily end in disaster. Here’s what every cook needs to know about the heat that…

Demystify Crepes

As I recently indulged in one of my guilty pleasures. I was shocked to discover not a single contestant on the show knew how to make a crepe. This is surprising not only because these wanna-be chefs know they are going on national…

What You Need to Know About Food Safety

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates about 76 million cases of food poisoning occur yearly in the United States. That means each year 1 in 3 Americans get sick from the food they eat. That’s 8,675 per hour. 144 per minute. 2 per…