No one wants to eat spoiled food, and no one wants their food to go bad before they have a chance to eat it. Potatoes tend to last for a long time, but how long do potatoes last in the fridge? Is it days or weeks? Does storing them in the fridge help them to …
Tofu is a great way to get protein into a vegetarian diet and it’s a good substitute for meat, thanks to its chewy texture. If you don’t know how to work with tofu, how long to press tofu, or that tofu needs to be pressed in the first place, you may feel a bit overwhelmed …
Sometimes the simple ways are the best way. Today I’m going to show you how to cook asparagus in a pan. I like the crunchy texture of asparagus, and while it’s not my favorite vegetable, I know it’s really good for me. So, I’m always looking for different ways to cook it up and, of …
One of the quickest and simplest ways to cook broccoli is in the microwave. Microwaves are probably the best way to cook your vegetables fast and easy. It works really well, and it steams the broccoli to cook it, resulting in broccoli that is tender and tasty. The broccoli also retains a lot of its …
The term “Chinese sausage” refers to a lot of different types of sausage, all of which come from China. This can be a name for sweet or spicy sausage, as well as cured sausage and fresh sausage. When asking how to cook Chinese sausage, you could get a lot of different answers. Not only are …
While most people will cook their pasta in a pot of water on the stove, you can use the microwave to cook pasta too. When I found out how to cook pasta in the microwave, I was really amazed I had never learned this method before. I thought it was so cool that I wanted …
The pomegranate isn’t the most common fruit, so it’s not unexpected that most people aren’t sure how to cut it open or how to eat it. It looks kind of like an apple from the outside, and inside, there’s tons of seeds filling up what looks kind of like a honeycomb. People who have never …
One of the highlights of visiting an Outback Steakhouse is having a blooming onion brought out to you, drenching that in sauce, and biting into it. The crispy exterior and tender cooked onion underneath make for a lovely combination. This is usually a dish that’s been fried, but I want to show you how to …
You can make a delicious caramel Frappuccino at home using just a handful of ingredients and it can come out tasting just as good as if you got it from your favorite coffee shops. You will pay a lot less for it by making a frappe at home. Of course, if you make it yourself, …
I love a good gumbo, but I’ll be one of the first to admit that it can be a little tricky to make. The most difficult part for most people is the roux. This is a mixture of flour and milk that needs to be prepared just right to give the gumbo its texture. …
The rib eye steak can be a few different cuts of meat. It always comes from the ribs of the cow, but it can be pulled from the sixth rib all the way to the twelfth rib. Any one of these could be a ribeye cut of meat. What you find most commonly is a …
Brisket cooking times and brisket temperature guides How would you like to make a brisket taste like authentic smoked brisket while using your oven? You can get that savoury, crispy flavour and texture with just oven cooking the brisket, but let’s take a look at how to cook brisket in oven. With a few tips …
Do you want your homemade lobster to look like a gourmet dish? The secret is learning how to butterfly a lobster tail. This is simply a method of cutting the hard shell of the lobster tail so that we meat spreads out in two equal halves. If you do that then when you cook the …
If you’re looking for a cheap cut of beef, top round roast is the way to go. What makes it cheap is that it is tough and lean. That means it’s not very flavourful and it can be kind of chewy, unless it is prepared properly. However, top round roast can be somewhat flavourful compared …
There are a number of different ways to cook meat by heating. You can deep fry it, bake it, steam it, grill it, and pan sear it. It might be easy to understand how flames from a grill could lick up at the meat in cause it to char and cook. It might be a …
I have tried making and cooking meatballs a few different ways, and my consensus is that cooking them in the oven is the best way to cook them. I think it’s the simplest method and offers the least hassle and mess. These are all important points for me, because when I cook, I keep a …
Sausage gumbo is integral part of Louisiana Cajun cuisine. It’s one of those foods that people immediately think of when you talk about Cajun dishes. Gumbo can be served on its own as a soup or with rice mixed in or on the side. Most gumbo is made using a very strongly flavored stock, like …
Freezing your asparagus gives you a way to make fresh asparagus last for much longer. It can store for months in your freezer. Did you also know that asparagus can be cooked from frozen, without the need to defrost it? I will show you how to cook frozen asparagus in the oven and with other …
Shishito Peppers are small green peppers with very thin skin. Because they are small and thin, they will cook very quickly. I’m going to show you a few methods for how to cook shishito peppers so you have a few ideas on what you can do with them and how they can be served. This …
Tamales are probably not as difficult to make as you might think. I know when I first tried them, I was surprised how easy they were to make, and of course I was so glad to have made them myself because they are so delicious. If you’ve never made tamales before, you may find them …
Any kind of dressing or sauce is something you can make at home, and you can make it taste better than the store bought version, as long as you know the right ingredients and method. I’m going to show you a honey mustard salad dressing recipe you can make on your own and that tastes …
Because there are lots of ways to use bell peppers, I’m going to show you a few different methods for how to cut a bell pepper. You will need to know different techniques depending on how you’re going to use your bell peppers in cooking. How to Cut a Bell Pepper There are few important …
I definitely prefer baking chicken to frying it because of how much healthier it is and the fact that it doesn’t make for greasy chicken. I’ve learned that baking the chicken at different temperatures can give you differently textured chicken. So, if you cook chicken at 350 degrees, that’s going to give you a different …
Before you start preparing your chicken kabobs for the grill, you might want to know how long it will take to cook them. I would put an estimated cooking time at somewhere between 10 and 15 minutes, but keep in mind that how long it takes to cook will depend on the meat you are …
Silicone mats are usually placed between baking sheets or whatever you’re cooking. They can be used as a substitute for greasing a pan or baking sheet. If you’re baking something that is messy or sticky, knowing how to use baking silicone mat can really help. The mat can prevent your baking sheet from getting very …
Tomatoes might not be the first food you think of when you want to make homemade juice, but the are some benefits to making tomato for yourself. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and have a high acidity level that is really good for staving off infections. Tomatoes are packed with all sorts of nutrients, so …
I’ve noticed that a lot of people these days are finding their own food in the wild, like herbs and wild mushrooms. There is a growing interest in trying to source natural foods as much as possible, which is why places like Whole Foods and green grocers markets have done so well in recent years. …
Would you like to be able to cook your turkey breast quickly and easily in the air fryer and be sure that it comes out tasty and perfectly cooked every time? Cooking turkey breast in air fryer means cooking it in far less time than it takes to cook in the oven. You do not …
You can learn how to cook ribs in the oven at 350 degrees and other temperatures to make sure they come out perfect every time. It’s important that you don’t overcook your ribs or undercook them, because using a proper cooking time helps to ensure that they are cooked thoroughly and prevents them from drying …
You can make grilled boneless chicken thighs that are tender and succulent and that everybody in the family will enjoy. This is a great meat to cook up on the grill when you’re having cookout, and it’s not too difficult to make. I want to share with you some important tips and directions on how …
While perfectly cooked lobster may seem like something you can only order at fine dining restaurants, I want to show you how to cook a live lobster at home. Most kind lobsters are fairly easy to cook, and once you know how long to boil them and how to prep them for cooking, you shouldn’t …
Did you know that you could cook just about any vegetable in the microwave and have it come out tasting just as fresh and crunchy as if you steamed it? Microwaving your vegetables is a simple way to cook them simply, and you don’t have to sacrifice any texture or taste when you cook them …
I never considered cooking any kind of bacon in the oven until I read about someone else doing it online. After trying it out, I’ve become a convert, and I want to share with you how to cook turkey bacon in the oven perfectly. There are definitely some advantages to cooking turkey with this method. …
If you like how healthy oatmeal is but aren’t too crazy about the taste, then you may be interested to know about how to make plain oatmeal taste good. I know oatmeal is good for me, but the thought of having plain oatmeal for breakfast isn’t enough motivation to get me out of bed in …
How to Make Raspberry Jam Raspberry jam is a good one to start with if you haven’t made type of jam before. That’s because it is so quick and easy to put together. There’s a little bit of prep work that goes into making raspberry jam. It is best if you wash the raspberries …
A seafood boil is great way to put a lot of seafood meats into the same dish quickly and easily without a lot of fuss. You can toss together lobster, crab, shrimp, and more in your seafood boil and cook them all at once. They will all combine nicely and can all cook in the …
Hash browns are the perfect addition to your breakfast or make a great meal on their own. I’m going to show you how to cook frozen hash browns at home so you can enjoy these tasty potato patties at any time. Hash browns are made from potatoes that have been cut and then reformed into …
I know more and more people are using rice cookers to make their rice, and I don’t blame them. It’s a lot faster and easier than cooking your rice the conventional way, in a pot on the stove. The rice cooker is specially designed to make rice in the simplest way possible. Best of all, …
Blueberry jam is a super simple topping to make that is so much better when you make it yourself. This is one of those foods that is often packed with additives in the store-bought version. There are so many preservatives and unnatural substances in the grocery version of blueberry jam that anyone trying to live …
It used to be very difficult to make ice cream at home, and it involved a lot of work. Most people wouldn’t bother to try making their own ice cream from raw ingredients, but it’s a lot easier these days thanks to electric ice cream makers. Once you know how to make homemade ice cream …
I am going to share with my recipe for how to make boba at home. Boba pearls are made from tapioca and a few other basic ingredients and often used in Chinese tea or South American dishes. Some people use boba pearls to make pudding, smoothies or taro milk tea. Once you know how to …
Are there certain vegetables your kids don’t like to eat? For a lot of parents, that veggie is mushrooms. I found that for every veggie that kids refuse to eat, there’s a way to fix it that most kids will absolutely love, and they will request that the food be fixed that way every time. …
To make succulent savoury fall off the bone ribs, it is going to take some work and some time. To slow cook baby back ribs in oven 200 degrees, you have to be prepared to be in it for the long haul. The Challenge and Rewards of Slow Cooking Ribs You can cook the ribs …
What’s broccoli rabe? It’s not actually broccoli, and if you didn’t know that already, it may come as a little bit of a shock. Broccoli rabe (pronounced like “rob”) is a green, leafy, cruciferous vegetable that has a bitter taste to it. You can use it in similar ways to kale, spinach, or other thin …
Bok choy is a staple of Chinese food. It’s crunchy texture, slightly better flavor, and varied nutrients make it a good addition to your stir fry. I want to share how to prepare bok choy in a number of ways to help you expand your at-home cooking possibilities. Depending on what you are making, the …
It is very important to have an incredibly sharp knife to work with in the kitchen. Well sharpened knives are more effective and easier to work with than dull ones. They are also safer to use, since sharp knives make your cuts slip less. If your knife is dull, it might slip as you try …
I love making cookies of all kinds for myself and for family members. They usually come out pretty good, but that wasn’t always the case. When I first started making cookies, a lot of times they would come out flat or burnt or overly crispy or even kind of greasy. I wondered what I was …
Have you ever tried blanching your vegetables? This is a method of heating and then freezing the vegetables that traps in their nutrients keeps them from degrading. It is very useful for anyone who is trying to freeze veggies and who wants them to stay fresh while in the freezer and while being stored over …
What do you do when you run out of cheese? Instead of running to the store to buy some more, why not make it at home on your own? Maybe the idea has never occurred and you don’t know how to make cheddar cheese, but once you learn how to make it, you might be …
Is there a more perfect simple dessert than ice cream? The sweet, creamy flavor and the refreshing coldness make for a beautiful combination. And then the fact that you can make ice cream in just about any flavor ensures that you’ll never run out of dessert options if you stick with ice cream. But there’s …