Cooking Hints & Tips
About Corn – Corn On The Cob
How To Boil Corn On The Cob Boiling is the quickest, easiest, and tastiest way to prepare fresh corn. Too many people do not know how to correctly boil fresh … Continued
Accent Seasoning – Spike Seasoning
Accent Seasoning – Spike Seasoning: Accent Seasoning – A seasoning also called MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). It is commonly used in Asian cooking. It is not a favored seasoning or enhancer … Continued
Agave Nectar
Agave (pronounced ah-GAH-vay) nectar is a syrup made from the agave plant. It has become popular in recent years as people look for healthier alternatives to white sugar. Called agave, … Continued
Alcohol Evaporation in Cooking and Baking
Questions and Answers Alcohol Evaporation in Cooking and Baking Question: When you use alcohol in cooking a dish, how long does it take for alcohol to burn off? Is the … Continued
Almonds History and Recipes
Tea Travels!™ – Almonds and How To Use Them Recipes and Photos by Ellen Easton 2020 – All Rights Reserved Reva Paul’s Hand Decorated Almond and Almond Cup Check out … Continued
Anise Seed vs Licorice
Questions and Answers – Anise Seed vs. Licorice Question: I really enjoy your web site and find it extremely interesting and helpful. I am currently living abroad in Israel … Continued
Appetizers To Serve Per Person?
How Many Appetizers To Serve Per Person If you choose to serve an appetizer before a meal, consider the meal and what you will be serving and try to select … Continued
Arborio Rice vs. Converted Rice
Questions and Answers – Arborio Rice vs. Converted Rice Question: I am going to cook some Risotto for my family. How is Arborio rice different from Converted rice? T hank … Continued
Baked Eggs Recipe
Baked Eggs – Shirred Eggs – Oeufs En Cocotte People love these baked eggs as they are both comforting and sophisticated. The eggs come out looking beautiful in their individual ramekins and … Continued
Baking a Pecan Pie
Questions and Answers – Baking a Pecan Pie Question: Sometimes my pecan pie “sets” and other times it comes very “runny.” I use the same recipe, same oven, and … Continued
Baking Dish and Pan Size Conversions
How To Measure Pan Sizes: Measure Dimensions: To determine the pan’s dimensions always measure inside edge to inside edge of the pan so that you do not include the … Continued
Baking Powder
How Baking Powder Works – Types of Baking Powder – How To Test Baking Powder Baking Powder is a leavening agent that contains a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar, and … Continued
Balsamic Vinegar
The BEST Balsamic Vinegars have nothing else added to them – Only The Grapes There is a lot of confusion about balsamic vinegar. On the grocery shelves you will find $3.00 … Continued
Basic Baking Skills and Tips
Great Bakers Are Not Born Great – They Are Made Great Through Skill and Practice It does not take having a special gift or a magic touch to work wonders … Continued
Basic Bean Recipe for Cooking Dried Beans
Stove Top – Slow Cooker – Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) Instructions I do not think there are many people out there who have children that haven’t heard the crude rhyme they come … Continued