Latest articles from tasty-recipes.info (http://www.tasty-recipes.info) http://www.tasty-recipes.info 2008-12-01T21:15:17+01:00 text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/meringue-made-simple-a790.html Using meringue to top a fruit pie is an easy and elegant way to serve these delicious pies. Lemon meringue is the most popular meringue type pie but you can try orange or lemon cream as a new twist. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/chinese-cooking-technique-a789.html There are usually 2 ways of deep frying in Chinese cooking: text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/how-to-cut-a-a788.html First select a knife you are comfortable holding. A long slender knife works best. Begin the first cut about two inches from the edge. Cut along the entire edge of the cake keeping the knife in about two inches. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/wok-this-way-part-a787.html Non-stick woks do not require seasoning, and come with simple cleaning instructions from the manufacturers, while steel carbon and iron woks require seasoning. Cleaning a seasoned wok is a lot different than a non-stick wok, and this is what we will cover here. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/how-to-make-pizza-a786.html Pizza. It's the weakness of many, many people including me. I love pizza- always have. I eat it in moderation, but it's still one of my favorite foods. There's now good news for pizza lovers. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/the-perfect-omelette-how-a785.html Eggs are one of nature's little wonders, and what do we do with them? We beat them into submission, cook them to a leathery finish and use them to hang other, less palatable, ingredients together. The method I give, on the other hand, is my homage to the humble egg. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/wok-this-way-part-a784.html Seasoning your new wok: Seasoning is the most important thing you can do to your wok. Only carbon steel and iron woks need to be seasoned. The purpose of seasoning is to remove the manufacturer's protective coating and coat it with a thin layer of oil. This creates a smooth cooking surface which enables food to shift and glide easily, thus preventing your food from sticking, discoloring, and picking up a metallic taste. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/cool-summertime-cooking-a783.html Tips for keeping cool in the kitchen! text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/the-almighty-beercan-chicken-a782.html A popular method of cooking chicken in recent years both in Barbeque contest as well as backyard barbeques is the beer-can chicken. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/the-bestkept-secrets-of-a781.html Do you helplessly stand at the meat counter looking from package to package, not knowing what to buy? text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/wok-this-way-part-a780.html Woks come in 2 different bottoms, the traditional round-bottomed woks, and the “westernized” flat-bottomed woks. Both have their advantages, but there're reasons that the traditional wok lasted thousands of years in Chinese kitchens. The flat-bottomed woks do not heat as evenly. The flattened area creates a little angle around the bottom that makes it harder to manipulate your cooking utensil. Food may get caught in this area, becoming overcooked or even burnt due to the lack of movement. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/barbecue-for-you-a779.html We all love a great barbecue but just where did it originate ? learn about its history and how it came about. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:37+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/cooking-what-you-a778.html From ancient times till the nineteenth century cooking was basically a survival skill. The nineteenth century marked the division of cooking into two main categories. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/wok-this-way-part-a777.html Since the essence of Chinese cuisine is to achieve food tenderness through quick cooking to retain the natural taste, flavor, and color of the ingredients, the wok's ingenious unique design makes it a perfect fit in Chinese cooking. Its bottom concentrates heat to achieve 2 objectives: 1) to direct the heat at the food, while sealing in the flavors and allowing food to be cooked evenly, and 2) to allow cooking food quickly with very little oil. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/hot-apple-pie-a776.html While each country might have its own preferred style, "American Style" apple pie includes your basic pie with apples in it, spiced up with cinnamon and/or nutmeg. Some folks top it off with a scoop of ice cream (such as vanilla) and this is known as "Apple Pie a la mode." text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/cooking-with-kidssafely-a775.html A few things to remember when cooking with kids, plus a few kid-friendly recipes. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/barbequing-a-fun-and-a774.html There’s nothing more enjoyable than having friends and family gathered around amidst the wonderful smells of charcoal-grilled prawns, vegetables and selected favorites. Barbecuing is one of those time- honored rituals that go hand in hand with summertime. Whether you’re in your backyard or at you’re favorite camping site, barbecuing is a pleasure to be enjoyed by the whole family. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/to-fry-or-not-a773.html Is frying food really as bad for you as you were lead to believe? Well, maybe. But it sure is good! text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/what-is-a-serving-a772.html Have you ever wondered how much a serving really is. Well, pull out your box of raisin bran, grab the milk a bowl and a spoon. Now fill up your bowl with cereal pour on the milk and get ready. This is around four servings. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/picnic-checklist-a771.html In the previous article, we suggested that you start a picnic checklist, improve it over time, and keep it handy for picnic prep. Here's a list to get you started. Scratch out the items you don't need and add others until you have the perfect list for your family. If you keep the list on your computer, you can print out a new copy whenever you need it. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/picnic-tips-and-tricks-a770.html The most difficult task of a picnic is remembering everything. Make a list on the computer of everything you might need for a picnic. Then as you pack, check off the items that you really need. Save the list for the next picnic or camping trip. When you return, add items that you wished you had taken. Eventually, you'll have the perfect list for your family. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/bread-in-the-woods-a769.html We really like fresh bread while we’re camping. There is something about bread products that just seems especially good in the woods. Maybe it’s the fresh air; maybe it’s the appetites that we work up in the woods. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/baking-bread-in-a-a768.html Dutch ovens were made for baking. In the hands of a practiced baker, a Dutch oven will create beautiful breads and desserts. (Though some of us tend to burn breads in a Dutch oven.) You can always bake bread in a well-oiled Dutch oven but instead of baking directly in the oven, consider this method: Put the dough in a baking pan and the pan in the Dutch oven. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/family-meal-planning-made-a767.html Family meal planning doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. In fact, taking a little time to plan ahead can actually save you lots of money and time spent in front of open cupboards thinking "what should I cook for dinner?" text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/substitutions-for-commonly-called-a766.html What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13 year old they are both soft cheeses. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/foods-that-freeze-well-a765.html "Can I freeze it?" is a question often asked in our homes, and for good reason. Probably most of us, at some point or another, have attempted to freeze a particular food only to find out that it did not freeze well and either spoiled or became inedible. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/clarifying-butter-a764.html Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods for making this rich butter concentrate can be a little intimidating at first, but not anymore. There is a very simple and easy 4 step method to make clarified butter. The only catch is that you need to plan a day ahead of time... text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/do-a-dry-rub-a763.html The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/eating-healthy-with-a-a762.html Americans consume too much saturated fat and cholesterol in their diets. A meat grinder can help anyone who is looking for a way to control the amount of fat and fillers in their meat products. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/how-not-to-cook-a761.html This is dedicated to the cooks in my life that I loved. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/how-to-choose-a-a760.html If you are considering purchasing new cookware, you probably are wondering how to make the most sensible purchase and still get all the pieces and features you need. Price is always a major factor in deciding which cookware set is right for you. Choosing the perfect cookware set involves much more than color and the availability of nifty glass lids that you can see through. If you are a serious cook, or simply want the best deal for the price, you will need to be more practical in making your decision. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/cooking-aprons-an-overview-a759.html We all take notice of the chefs in our favorite restaurant, at one point or another. We recognize them by their signature hats and chef aprons. Chefs have used cooking aprons for a countless number of years. Not only is it the attire-of-choice at many high-end restaurants, chef aprons are a functional accessory to their wardrobe. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/supporting-local-flavors-a758.html Americans are rediscovering the benefits to supporting their local growers. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/use-spices-to-cook-a757.html Why continue to drain your bank account on expensive items that can be purchased so much cheaper? Learn instant budget saving tricks from this page scrolling article. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/how-to-choose-the-a756.html Knives are the most important and most frequently used kitchen utensils. In choosing a new knife set, the main considerations are which knife set to purchase and which knife is used for what purpose. Buying a knife set is an important decision. The knives you choose should last a lifetime. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/simply-wonderful-scented-sugars-a755.html Scented sugars are simply wonderful. They make great gifts, too! text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/safe-food-handling-practices-a754.html Here are 10 simple food safety tips, that together spell F-O-O-D S-A-F-E-T-Y. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/healthy-quick-breakfast-ideas-a753.html Most of us already know breakfast is the most important meal of the day… This is especially true when it comes to kids. We need to ensure their little bodies receive nourishing foods to help them grow and thrive. text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/what-is-in-your-a752.html The traditional BLT that is, a Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich is hard to beat. Think back, can you remember eating a warm BLT on white bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise, the real stuff not that fat free flavor free product we seem to use these days, with crisp bacon, cold ice berg lettuce and tomatoes so juicy your shirt catches the drippings? text/html 2007-11-14T21:51:36+01:00 http://www.tasty-recipes.info http://www.tasty-recipes.info/green-tea-brewing-guide-a751.html Green tea is believed to have many healthful benefits. If you have ever tasted a good cup of green tea it can be reviving and delicious. However the delicate nature of this tea does demand a certain watchful eye when preparing it. Here is an easy to follow guide on how to brew an outstanding cup of green tea.