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…

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 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…

Heart healthy food recipes should not be hard to come by these days seeing that America’s waist bands have been on the rise for a while. The problem lies in people grabbing convenience foods, which are usually high in bad fats, cholesterol and sodium. All of these do make food…

Are you frustrated trying to get that meat you purchased tender and juicy? Do you know what cuts that you should be using for slow cooking? Well I'm going to give you some tips on how to braise meats you thought could never be juicy and tender. I love braising…

Are you thinking of buying a new set of cookware? Or maybe your first set? Possibly you're considering purchasing a set as a gift! With all the different types and brands of cookware available, it can be very confusing. There are two types of pots and pans on the market…

During the Civil War the soldiers did not have kitchens to cook in as they were outdoors majority of the time. If they wanted to cook they had to use open fires to do. Blacksmiths of this time found an ingenious way to make a grill out of iron for…

How it all started with me making breakfasts! I have been cooking breakfasts ever since I have been about 7 years old. I used to make meals for my father who was in a wheelchair. He had taught me how to make scrambled eggs! Maybe some of you think “well,…

Hello again from The Frugal Diva (still trying out the name). I’m bringing you more money and time-savers for the kitchen. I use these in my own kitchen so I know they work. I love corn on the cob, and I buy a bushel from the local farms every year.…

Are Natural gas grills actually better? You have probably heard multiple arguments on why or why not people prefer natural gas. However, when using natural gas you are eliminating multiple expenses, some examples are charcoal and propane. Also, the quality of natural gas grills are unlike anything else! Here are…

Whenever an event is in discussion, no matter how complex or small it is, food is needed and people don't actually have the time to prepare so many dishes on their own. Chances are that not every plate will look the same and food will not taste the same either.…

An enameled cast iron roaster is a fancy name for a non-stick coated, heavy duty metal 9 x 13 inch baking dish. But when you consider the additional benefits of this dish over, say, a plain metal or glass one, then there are more meals to be made than just…

On Saturday, November 23, 2013 the newest book “Pasta” by Chris Boswell was officially launched. This is an authoritative guide to all things pasta. The book reveals pasta secrets, like how to cook pappardelle pasta, the best way to prepare a real italian spaghetti sauce and how to perfectly seasonevery…

Everyone loves dips it seems. Some people like spicy dips while others like sweet dips. Sometimes though people buy many dips and they end up accumulating in a "dip drawer." So, you have to ask yourself, other than just dip what else can I make with these? If you want…

Learning the formal dinner place setting can be quite a hard task, especially for first timers. It can cause massive embarrassment especially during formal dinners. After understanding this article you should have a clear picture of what a formal dining place has where and for what. Enough chit chat, lets…

Kids and vegetable have a very opposite relationship, they just don’t go well with each other. Kids like to eat junk food which is not good for health but tasty and parents wants to serve them vegetables which are healthy but not delicious. This game counties almost in every generation.…

When you begin decorate cakes you will most likely start to obtain items as you need them for each cake you want to decorate. But some people like to get everything they need all at once or in convenient kits. These are some of the Wilton cake decorating kits available…

Learning How To Make an Easy Paleo Diet Plan Are you finding it hard to stick to your diet? I know it is, I've tried myself. Coming up with a plan that will be consistent and real to your lifestyle is the key. People who try and change the way…

March 28, 2012 Defining a Date What's in a date? Well, that depends on what date you're talking about. A first date? ... everything!! A date you just picked off the tree? ... nothin but date! A date on a food item? ... hummmm, that one's not as straightforward ...…

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Hey! Are you looking for some new easy delicious food recipes for you and your family? If so, you are in the right place! I post awesome recipe tutorials on my website mentioned below, and I guarantee you will enjoy any one of them if you give them a try…

Making Sushi At Home Is Fun, Easy To Do & Tastes Delicious You’ve decided to go it alone, make a commitment towards being a real cook and not just someone who cooks a bit, it’s a big jump and you know the right equipment is going to make a big…