Pressure cooker food hasn’t exactly been considered gourmet fare for the past few years. Young gourmands have preferred more sophisticated methods of food preparation—but with a new emphasis on down home dishes and economical ways of cooking, food cooked in pressure cookers is gaining a new, enthusiastic following. Everything old…

There are many ways to make a good covering layer on a cake for cake decorating, but one of the most popular is cake decorating with fondant. Originally used by British Cake decorators it is quickly becoming the standard for U.S. cake decorators. It is very versatile and fairly easy…

Fighting traffic to pick up the kids just to chauffeur them to soccer or a piano lesson and then making it home just in time for your spouse to stroll in from work and plop down at the table stating he is hungry. Or maybe you are a single parent…

Remember the kitchen's Golden Rule, that when preparing a particular recipe, you should read through it once and then gather all your needed ingredients and place them in your reach as you are putting together the ingredients. In this way you are not surprised half way through preparation that you…

Are you wondering how to become vegetarian? Are you concerned that a vegetarian diet will result in lack of energy? Do you think it’ll be tough to find enough to eat—or that it won’t taste good? Are you concerned –as many are—that without a meat based diet you won’t get…

Copycat recipes are some of my favorite types of recipes. But what are copycat recipes? you may be asking. Well usually copycat recipes are recipes that are quite simply meant to be like the original. Most copycat recipes are imitations of original restaurant recipes that most people are familiar with.…

Other than adding flavor to your food, many people have wondered what are some of the health benefits that olive oil provides. Olive Oil Heath Benefits are many and just to name a few I have covered some of the ways this oil helps in maintaining good health. Health Benefits…

If you're a meat eater, you may find it daunting to come up with vegetarian meal ideas.  However it really is not that difficult to cook easy, tasty and filling meals for vegetarians once you know a few basics of what vegetarians expect and want. Vegetarian food by definition is…

If you are a true fan of the "food network" channels then you are already more than aware of all the hoopla centered around extra virgin olive oil, frequently referred to as "EVOO". How did a liquid which stems from something so small get to be SO big? And what's…

You’ve just been given a pressure cooker as a Christmas gift by your great aunt Beatrice, and you’d much rather have had a check. You have no idea what the heck this big pot with the strange lid is for, or how to use it. You really don’t cook all…

Cooking for kids is nothing like cooking for adults. Most adults are more open to trying new dishes and flavors. Kids are picky, picky, picky. One sure thing is that if a kids likes a dish, they REALLY like the dish and want it all the time. One battle I…

In my previous article, Is Home Canning Worth It, I discussed the pros and cons of preserving your food by canning. Home canning is only one economical way for preserving food. Food dehydration is another, simpler form of preserving food. American settlers used food dehydration to dry foods like grapes,…

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There are many different varieties of chopping boards varying in shape, size and material. Let's look at a few. Heavy Duty These chopping boards are used by many professional chefs and are often used in restaurants. They are made of sections of very hard wood, often rock maple with an…

I recently had a conversation with a friend about the rising cost of food at the grocery store. During that same conversation, we also spoke about restaurant food and how, in her opinion, food quality has decreased yet, prices have increased at the better restaurants. She asked my thoughts and…

You would not believe how any different kitchen knife storage options are out there now. They just don’t keep your knives neatly stored away and out of harm’s way. They are stylish and convenient too. Even if you set a price range, your choices are still abundant. This article should…

Cooking in the heart of Cajun country is an art form. There really is very little science to this particular form of cooking that includes a lot more than mere lagniappe from the pantry or the spice cabinet. Cajun cooking is something that has often been imitated around the country…

Eggs are usually a favorite part of our breakfast (or supper) and there are so many ways you can cook them; over easy, fried, boiled, scrambled, poached, and so on. One of my favorites is the hard boiled egg. One advantages of eating a the hard boiled eggs are that…

Most cast iron pieces you can buy at the stores have directions to “season” the piece. They will tell you to use vegetable oil, even going so far as to name a specific brand. I tried regular, and the brand, and shortening, and all it does is leave a sticky…

The other day I was giving a demonstration at a large grocery store offering our BBQ Sauces, Dry Rubs, Ketchup and general everyday BBQ advice. The most major question on everyone’s mind it seemed was how do you make stellar Tri Tip Steaks and Tri Tip Roasts? Now we’ve given…

In keeping with my line of thrifty tips and hints for the home and kitchen, I wanted to share some economical recipes that don’t taste cheap. The main bulk of the meat in my freezer is ground beef because it is so versatile. Some of the most frugal meals are…

In order for a individual to make their kitchen labor effortless and painless when it comes to blending there are several models of blending equipment available in the market to choose from to be used in households. For a convenient tool to grab tough ingredients and chop them up, blend…

It is enjoyable to make homemade pasta. When this is done, it is possible to try many different variations. It is also possible to share what is created with others. Some people are able to do everything by hand, including rolling and cutting the dough. However, to enjoy delicious food,…

Fancy dinner Have you ever wondered what to cook when having special guests for dinner or lunch? What an emblem!!! Well I am going to help you to prepare a beautiful dinner. As a starter you will offer: Aperitif: Fish flying cocktail For one serving 50 ml Gin 25 ml…

I have to say that I love rice. I eat it at least 3 times a day. Of course that’s because I was raised in a house hold where rice is our daily staples. Now, cooking rice can be very easy when you have a rice cooker. You just measure…

Today we will embody the time boundaries and mechanical expertise of the Germans and add the passion, flair and love of the Italians”……. “We have 2 hours”…… As you may know already my dear reader, here at Heart Kitchen, we offer tailor made packages at prices and times to suit…

When considering a bread machine there are a few things to look for but most importantly is the quality. A great way to determine quality is through on line reviews which can be found on just about any on line retailer that sells them. Or simply do a search on…

Pressure cookers today have become a household commodity mainly because it offers better options to people to cook their food in short time and also retaining the taste value of the food while saving energy. Millions of people around the world use it that can allow them to cook their…

There are a lot of kitchen knife sets out there on the market and so many people fall for the idea that they need a set of about 30 different knives if they want to be able to produce good food in their kitchen. This is completely the wrong idea…

Paring and peeling knives are some of the smallest knives in a knife set. As you may have already thought, small knives help trim, cut and carve small food items. That is a pretty general description of these versatile knives. A larger explanation will help you understand all the uses…