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…

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…

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…

Feeding a family is becoming more difficult as the cost of food continues to rise, out pacing many incomes. The weekly trip to the grocery store is stressful for many as they try to choose inexpensive items that will fit into an already tight budget and still offer healthy and…

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…

I would like to talk a bit today about how to shop for the paleo diet. For me shopping can be a bit tricky. I tend to get side tracked easy and can buy a lot of things that I didn't intend to purchase. I think that it's extremely important…

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Woks are the traditional pan used to make stir fry and other Asian dishes. They are known for their large, slanted sides, small flat middle, and dual handles. Non-stick is a must so that low fat cooking is achieved. Learn how an enameled cast iron wok meets the non-stick requirement…

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…

There are various types of gas grills with lots of different options available for sale. The best grill is not always the shiniest one. Not all grills that say stainless steel are of a good grade of stainless steel that will show rust stains after a short period of time.…

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,…

There are some good barbaque techniques and some bad ones. Lets cover them all so we get the right ones so we can cook our best food of all. You can be a good cook but if you want to be a great chef than these tricks are for you.…

Since I had written directions for an easy, no cook vegetable, I should do instructions for a cooked vegetable. This time I am going to give you my “secret” recipe for stewed tomatoes. A little more difficult but they are delicious. Refer to my part 2 article for instructions on…

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…

Decorating a cake to come out just the way you want it to can be fun but frustrating. You have somewhat of an idea of what you want, but getting it from conception to reality doesn’t always work out the way we planned. Let’s look at some tips that can…

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…

For years, I bought the cheapest eggs off the shelf in the quantities I needed at the time without giving it much thought. One day, I watched a show that explained how eggs get from the nest to the table. I was surprised that it was weeks after the eggs…

One category of gadgets for the kitchen is spatulas. There are spatulas for scooping up and flipping food. There are spatulas for scooping up and flipping food as well as draining the liquid or fat from it. Then there are spatulas for spreading anything willing to be spread. Read on…

There are many advantages of having Butchering Supplies when making Sausages. The best chefs know that there is nothing that offers quite as much form and function as stainless steel kitchen accessories. Clean and modern, many kitchens are now trending towards stainless steel materials due to its funtionality, durability, as…

Grill Mats- Simple yet Thoughtful Gift Idea for Your Man Father’s days, birthdays and anniversaries are some of the special occasions when you need to surprise the king of your life. Men are simple fellows. Many of them are basically pretty interested with outdoorsy stuff and cars. If your guy…

Having a Chicago cutlery knife set in your kitchen can be a great way to add to the wonderful experience of cooking. But which knives should you use for which tasks. In this article I have gone through each knife in the Chicago Cutlery knife set and outlined the use…

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…