How to Cook Rice Right

The easiest way to make rice well every time is to use a rice cooker. If you don't have one, or don't want one, though, here's a no-fail recipe for rice that one of my grandmothers taught my mother, who taught me. This one, I use mainly for seasoned rice... Read More

Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds

Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed as much food as he could possibly fit onto the barbecue grill, every so often stabbing the food with a fork and juggling it around so that it cooks evenly? Ever noticed how, within a few minutes, the flames start... Read More

6 Tips for Perfect Homemade Hard Candy

There's nothing better than the juicy, flavorful hard candy from your local gourmet candy shop . . . unless you make it yourself, that is! Making perfect hard candy at home is easier than you think. You just need the right tools, a few simple ingredients, and your imagination.Try these... Read More

A Cookie Assembly Line: Efficient Cookie Baking for Busy Cooks

As a busy working mother, I'm short on time, especially during the holidays, but baking Christmas cookies is a family tradition I'm unwilling to give up. Over the years, I've come up with many ways to make the process of baking a large variety of cookies go much smoother and... Read More

Christmas Cookie Decorating 101

Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies. Well that's a tall order because there are as many ways to decorate cookies as there are cookies! Here are a few guidelines for novices and experienced bakers alike to help you generate your own ideas for cooking decorating.DECORATING COOKIES... Read More

Little-known Tips for Easy Holiday Baking

Are you wondering if you have the time to bake homemade Christmas cookies this year? Every year at about this time we all start to get a little panicked that the holidays are coming up fast and we're not really ready yet. Here are a few little-known tips and tricks,... Read More

Once-A-Month-Cooking: How to Make Your Plan Work

As one of the oldest children in a family of nine, I know that cooking for a crowd can almost be a full-time job. Once-a-month-cooking has been a lifesaver for our family. In the beginning though, when we first heard of cooking 30 meals in one day, it sounded rather... Read More

Old-Fashioned Taffy Pull Party--How to Host Your Own

Want a unique party idea for your child's birthday-or even her next weekend sleepover with friends? Try hosting your own taffy pull. It can get pretty messy, but kids absolutely love it. Just follow these steps to minimize the mess . . . and maximize the fun!1. Stock up on... Read More

Eat your Veggies! Simple Cooking Methods

Vegetables add colour, taste, texture and bulk to our daily diet. There are dozens of different vegetables that can be prepared in literally hundreds of ways. So what's best?There is no best. The thing to do is to eat your vegetables, lots of them, everyday in a wide variety of... Read More

Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts

Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and the grills people are buying have only become bigger and better as the years go by. But, with so many grills to choose from, how do consumers know which company produces the best? Well, the Weber Grill company has proven... Read More

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New York Times

Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious
New York Times
For more safe handling and cooking tips, go to the partnership's Web site at www.fightbac.org. BE SMART ABOUT LEFTOVERS Nothing suits a tight budget better ...

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Cara Buono shares cooking tips but no 'Mad Men' secrets
USA Today
By Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY At the stove, that is, as she tastes perfectly al dente pasta that has just finished cooking. ...

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CTC culinary arts coordinator spends two weeks cooking on Navy ship
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Since most Navy culinary specialists only have four weeks of food preparation training, a visiting chef can help by sprinkling cooking tips throughout the ...

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Judges From Cooking with Paula Deen, Better Homes and Gardens to Join Panel ...
PR Newswire (press release)
... including most recently Scott Peacock, Tyler Florence, and Nigella Lawson to bring delicious recipes and cooking tips to more than 39 million readers. ...

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Hurricane Earl cooking secrets: what to eat if you're without power
Christian Science Monitor
For the whole hurricane-cooking enchilada, you can download the cookbook here. And if you don't live in hurricane country? The tips can readily be applied ...
Hurricane Earl threatens Mass. and RI; businesses should prepareProvidence Business News
LIPA monitors Hurricane EarlEmpireStateNews.net

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Cooking For One? No Problem
Tucson Citizen
In addition to the recipes, there are food preparation and cooking tips and an ingredient index. Each dish is perfectly scxaled to fit a busy lifestyle and ...


A healthy self-image for my girl - and a clean kitchen?
Dallas Morning News
So I've started gathering tips and suggestions. A common theme among experts is the link between responsibility and self-worth. William and Martha Sears ...


Eco-friendly Tips That Will Save You Money in the Kitchen
Reader's Digest
See more cooking tips below. Cut down on the amount of time you actively use your stove or cook top. Remember that a covered pot will boil faster than an ...


GlamScene (blog)

Sizzling BBQ Tips From Bobby Flay
GlamScene (blog)
Both give excellent results, so choose the one that best suits your style of cooking. Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. ...


New Zealand Herald

10 Tips: How to eat well but spend less
New Zealand Herald
Spend less time shopping for food and more time cooking real food. For busy people, menu planning is an essential household management strategy, ...

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Rice Cookers - Perfect Rice Every Time

Love fluffy cooked rice but dislike the preparation time and... Read More

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Picture Perfect Bread

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Muffins are a mainstay around our house. They are as... Read More

Roasting Meat - Temperatures and Times

Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, I still see... Read More

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Summertime--and the living is easy! But the kitchen is hot!!... Read More

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There's nothing better than the juicy, flavorful hard candy from... Read More

Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apricots

When buying apricots, always look for those that are firm,... Read More

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While each country might have its own preferred style, "American... Read More

How to Cook a Lobster

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