Non-stick pots and pans are very convenient. They're easy to clean, and—since they don't need that much oil—let you cook healthier meals. However, non-stick pots and pans need a little more 'tender loving care' than, say, a cast-iron pan. They're more prone to warping, and the surface can flake off and get into your food. That's why it's important to take care of your … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Taking Care of Non-stick Pans
7 Tips for Buying Fresh Chicken
Chicken—a versatile ingredient that is part of every savvy homemaker's grocery list. It's affordable, easy to cook, and can be served in a myriad of ways. You can fry it, stew it, grill it, or roast it to perfection. You can use a family recipe that's been handed down from generation to generation, or try an exotic dish from a faraway land. In fact, every country, every form of … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Buying Fresh Chicken
How to Clean Small Kitchen Appliances
We clean the sink, mop the floor, and disinfect the garbage bins—but the worst kitchen grime is actually hidden in the appliances we use to cook our food! That's right. Bits of ingredients can cling to the blades of our blenders, and crumbs stuck in the bread toaster invites cockroaches and ants. That's not the worst of it. When was the last time you cleaned your coffee … [Read more...] about How to Clean Small Kitchen Appliances
10 Spices That Every Kitchen Should Have
Intimidated by the spice and seasoning aisle at the supermarket? You're not alone. It's hard to tell what you really need and what (realistically) you'll use once or twice on an exotic recipe, and end up throwing months later when mold starts growing in the bottle. (Ick.) Here's a list of spices and seasonings that many professional chefs keep on hand in their kitchens. … [Read more...] about 10 Spices That Every Kitchen Should Have
10 secrets to cooking perfect roast chicken
Every home cook should know how to make the perfect roast chicken. It's one of the cheapest and easiest ways to make dinner—marinade everything, then let the oven do all the work—and yet, if done well, is 'classy' enough for dinner parties or special family get-togethers. You can find thousands of recipes for roast chickens that cover all cuisines of the world. However, … [Read more...] about 10 secrets to cooking perfect roast chicken