Friday, July 29, 2011

Food Theme Ideas

Liven up the party with a food theme . Food is an important feature of most parties. Not only can it serve as a focal point, but it can doub...

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Make Hard Cheeses

Hard cheeses are aged cheeses that are dry and crumbly. Hard cheese is used by a lot of countries as the main garnish for some of their best...

Healthy Snack Foods

Healthy Snack Foods Hunger can strike hard and fast any time of the day. Grabbing a quick snack gets you to the next meal. But don't let...

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Make Peach And Mango Salsa

This peach and mango based salsa combines just enough of a spicy kick with sweet fruit flavors for a refreshing and healthy treat. It also p...

Thicken Beans

Thicken beans for the ideal texture. Whether refried, baked, slow cooked, in a soup or in a burrito, thin and runny beans are problematic in...

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Identify Dried Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a form of fungus. Dried mushrooms are a versatile ingredient used in many different sorts of cooking. You might find yourself ...

Make Greek Flat Bread (Pita)

Make delicious pita bread at home. Making your own Greek flatbread, or pita, is a great way to introduce yourself to bread baking. Pita is a...

Cook With Chutney

You can use chutney as a spread for crackers. Chutney is a thick, savory dish that originated from India. The main ingredients in chutney ar...

Monday, July 25, 2011

Keep Refried Beans Soft

Refried beans are a crucial part of many Tex-Mex meals Whether you make them from scratch or just crack open a can and reheat them, refried...

Friday, July 22, 2011

Make Sand Plum Jelly

Sand plums are cherry-sized plums that grow in sandy soil in the southwestern United States. Native to Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, the fru...

Layer Lasagna Noodles

Lasagna long ago completed its successful journey from the Old World to the New World, becoming a beloved American staple. It appears to be ...

Cook Bony Fish

The whole fish is a treat. Cooking whole fish allows sugars in the bones to dissolve, resulting in sweeter meat and an excellent presentat...

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Roasted Snack Ideas Using Shelled Edamame

Edamame are high in protein and low in calories. Edamame are fresh soybeans that grow in pods, like peas. They are typically boiled in their...

Make Clarifying Parsley Skin Toner

Clarifying parsley skin toner is very easy to make at home, and there are several benefits to making your own skin care products. Making ski...

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Make Cuban Coffee

Make Cuban Coffee A thimble-size shot of Cuban coffee or cafe Cubano is an essential part of the morning for many Cubans and Cuban emigrants...

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Make Jack Daniels Truffles

Consider making a double batch of Jack Daniels truffles, because they're so good, they'll disappear in a hurry. The Jack Daniels whi...

Make Goatcheese Stuffed Chicken

This is a recipe for delicious stuffed chicken breast with spinach and goat cheese. Instructions 1. Remove the fat from the chicken breast ...

Monday, July 18, 2011

Make Homemade Red Bean Paste Thicker

Red azuki beans require a long cooking time to become tender . Red beans, known as azuki in Japanese cuisine, have a mild sweetness and ches...

Substitutes For Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is used as a thickening agent in pie crust. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent used in pastry fillings, pie crusts and other bak...

Friday, July 15, 2011

Differences Between Mandarin Oranges & Clementines

Clementines and Mandarin oranges are both from the Mandarin family. Clementines and Mandarins are varieties of citrus reticulata oranges fro...

Buy Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar can be a great staple to have in your kitchen pantry to liven up a range of dishes. Before you buy an expensive balsamic vi...

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Make Gin From Juniper Berries

The unique flavor of gin may seem at first like a difficult flavor profile to reproduce, much less at home. What most people don't know ...

Cook Long Grain Rice

Long grain rice is available in a variety of strains. Cooking long grain rice is an acquired skill. The amount of water used while cooking r...

Make Gift Stickers

Make your own gift stickers using craft materials. When you give gifts to your friends and family members, you can make the gifts more meani...

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Make Gelatin Molds For Makeup Effects

Learn make gelatin special effect prosthetic molds from scratch. If you want to look like an older version of yourself for Halloween, or nee...

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Types Of Australian Wines

When you check out the wine section of your local liquor store or grocery store, you might be surprised to find that there are a number of b...

Diy Hydrangea Bouquet

Hydrangeas are large and billowy and vary in color greatly. A large and flamboyant flower, the hydrangea blooms from a bush of the same name...

Make Garam Masala

Garam masala is an Indian spice mix that literally translates to "hot spice." While you can purchase garam masala in many grocery...

Monday, July 11, 2011

Roast Macadamias

Crack open the shells to reveal the macadamia nuts. Macadamias are round, tender nuts grown in warm climates such as Hawaii and California. ...

Southern Breakfast Ideas

A Southern Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of your day. Once you have eaten in the morning, the fast is broken from your last...

Friday, July 8, 2011

Cheapest Sources Of Protein

Knowing little tricks can keep you on track to meet your goals. The body uses protein to build muscle, grow hair and skin. In order to make ...

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Most Upscale Cheeses

Several factors contribute to a cheese's quality, including production standards, region of origin and taste and textural properties. Up...

Bake The Perfect Cake

Making a cake can be a fun and rewarding experience, unless of course your cake comes out of the oven looking like a flying saucer. Simple, ...

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

There's nothing quite as delicious as slow-cooked meat with just the right sauce. In many parts of the country, barbecuing pork, chicken...

The Wine Manufacturing Process

Make red wine at home. Vitis vinifera is the classic wine grape, according to WineMakerMag.com, but if you can't get it because you live...

Quick Breakfast Foods

Cereal is one quick option. One challenge many people face is eat in the middle of the chaos that is called the mornin...

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Blanch Dandelion Leaves

Dandelions are a prized vegetable in many places. Few plants spark strong emotions in the way dandelions do. The ultimate hardy perennial, d...

Make Dried Apple Snacks

Finding different kinds of healthy snacks to keep the kids (and parents) happy can be challenging. Dried apple snacks puts a different spin ...

Monday, July 4, 2011

Make Asparagus With Herb Butter

Make Asparagus With Herb Butter Asparagus with herbed butter can accompany virtually any red meat or poultry dish. It's easy to make an...

Process Raw Wheat To Flour

Bread made from homemade flour is delicious. Processing your own wheat into flour may sound like a lot of work, but once you give it a try,...