mixed dried beans spilling out of a glass jar

How to Cook Dried Beans – Dried Bean Tips

  Beans have been given a bad reputation over the years.   Beans have been often considered food for the “poor”, but that may be because they are so inexpensive.  Many years … Continued

How To Cook Eggs

How To Cook Eggs

Eggs – How To Cook Eggs – Egg Recipes  Learn the basic essentials on how to cook eggs.  We also provide helpful egg nutritional information, egg hints and tips and … Continued

How to cook for two

How to Cook For Two

A bit of organization makes for tasty meals for two   Hit the market and it sure seems like everyone is cooking for a crowd.  Everything seems to be in … Continued

how to cook perfect green beans

How To Cook Perfect Green Beans

  Green beans are available year round, with a peak season of May to October.  These beans are also called string beans and snap beans.  Today’s green beans have no … Continued

How To Cook Perfect Pasta

How To Cook Perfect Pasta

Pasta Hints and Tips – Pasta Etiquette Read all of our helpful tips and learn how to cook perfect pasta every time! How To Purchase Dried Pasta: Read the label … Continued

Perfect White Rice

How To Cook Perfect White Rice Recipe

How To Boil Perfect Rice – Rice Cooking Chart Perfect White Rice can be a great side dish with almost any main course when prepared correctly.  Fear no more, crunchy or soggy … Continued

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash

Oven Baking – Microwave Cooking – Instant Pot Pressure Cooking You have a choice on how to cook your Spaghetti Squash, as it is very easy to either bake, microwave … Continued

How to Cover Cakes with Fondant Icing

How to Cover Cakes with Fondant Icing Peggy Weaver, author of Peggy’s Baking Corner, has generously answered all the above question on cake baking during the last 15 years.  Peggy … Continued

Pumpkin Cheesecake

How To Cut Cheesecakes

Questions and Answers – How To Cut Cheesecakes   Question: I saw your site and have a question.  How is the best way to cut cheesecake and not make a mess … Continued

How To Freeze Eggs

How To Freeze Eggs – Eggs can be frozen, but not in the shell: It is best to freeze eggs in small quantities so you can thaw only what you … Continued

How To Freeze Grapes

Questions and Answers – How To Freeze Grapes   Question: (1)  While watching the Food Network, Sara Moulton said something about freezing grapes.  Is that possible and how to do … Continued

Juice lemons

How To Juice Lemons and Other Citrus Fruits

  The juice squeezed from a fresh lemon, orange, lime, and grapefruit are the best form of flavor, specially in lemon juice.     Squeeze your own lemon juice!   … Continued

How to Make a Cake Level

Questions and Answers – How To Make A Cake Level   Question: How do you bake a homemade cake (boxed) at home to come out level like the ones in … Continued

Homemade Blender Mayonnaise

How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

  Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe – Blender or Food Processor Instructions   Fresh, homemade mayonnaise is so much better tasting than the store-bought commercial mayonnaise.  It is easy-to-make, inexpensive, and so … Continued

How to Make Marshmallow Fondant Icing – Q&A

Making Marshmallow Fondant Icing – Questions and Answers by Peggy Weaver Peggy Weaver answers all of your most frequently asked questions about making and decorating with marshmallow fondant icing. QUESTION: … Continued