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As the weather gets warmer, summer is on many of our minds, and with summer thoughts come memories of clear, warm weather and delicious homemade fried chicken. If you are a fried chicken lover who wants to recreate those old family recipes, here are some tips to help you make this classic dish the right way.
A little fat once in a while is not so bad. Whether you decide to make fried chicken the main course for Sunday dinner or take it on a picnic, it is a delicious meal that brings back old...
•An Insiders Guide to Handling Seafood
A healthy diet includes seafood. It not only provides you with high quality protein, it provides omega-3 fatty acids and many other essentials to health. In order to get your full nutrition and value from seafood, you need to know how to handle it right. Following these basic safety rules will keep your seafood safe and delicious.
When you go to the fish counter in your local supermarket, the seafood should be displayed in a refrigerated case or on a thick bed of fresh ice. The entire area...
•Why Are Healthy Snacks and Appetizers For Holidays So Appealing?
When it comes to snacking, you don't need to miss out just because you're eating healthy. Eating all those sugary, fat loaded foods will make you feel awful anyway. Instead, you can enjoy lots of delicious snacks and appetizers that are healthy. Serve some at your next get together and see how fast they get eaten!
One easy option that does your body good is salsa. Make a nice chunky salsa with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and peaches. It is extremely colorful and easy to make. Serve it up in a...
•Simple Tips For Feeding a Super Bowl Crowd
The Superbowl is just around the corner. What will you serve to the hordes of rabid fans that will be gathering at your house? One of the best things you can do is keep it simple. No one is going to be interested in a sit down meal during the game. They all want something they can grab between plays and nosh.
Set up a buffet near the viewing area so everyone can get easy access to the food. If you want to serve hot food since the weather is cold, put some crock pots to use. Crock pots can be...
•Simple Tips for the Best Super Bowl Party Ever
The final football game of the season is coming up. You want to invite all your cronies over to enjoy the biggest game of the year with you. However, how will you keep them content and fed? The good news is, there are lots of ways to not only keep your guests happy, but you can enjoy the game, too!
Think about all those tailgating parties you attended during the football season. You can plan your Super Bowl party the same way! Use lawn chairs in your living room for extra seating. Make great...
•Why is Traditional Mexican Food So Fascinating?
The food of Mexico has a long and varied history. This diverse history is rich with a fusion of influences that has created a cuisine that is enjoyed all over the world. True Mexican cuisine is made of fresh foods that are prepared from scratch. The results are delicious and very good for you.
Mexican cuisine is the result of Spanish, Mayan and Aztec influences. Add in a dash of French and you have today's Mexican cuisine. Although it has a reputation for being spicy, not all Mexican dishes...
•Why is Mexican Seafood So Special?
Most people do not think of seafood when they think of Mexico, but with six thousand miles of coastline, seafood is an important part of Mexican cuisine. Mexico lies right between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and it borders a good portion of the Gulf of Mexico. This area provides a great variety of seafood that can be put to good use in Mexican recipes.
Ceviche is a very popular seafood dish from Mexico. Made with small pieces of raw fish, squid, or shrimp, the recipe includes onion,...
•All You Need to Know About Pumpkin Soup Varieties
Pumpkin soup can be made with many variations. While you may not think of many off the top of your head, there are many ways to approach this meal besides the classic creamed soup. Easy recipes include a honey roasted pumpkin soup, which is made from pumpkin, onions and garlic drizzled with honey before roasting. It is simple and delicious.
Another easy pumpkin soup variation to try is pumpkin and cheese. This is a simple soup you can make using canned pumpkin puree. Simply add in your...
•Affordable Meals With the Use of Canned Soup Recipes
Canned soup is an inexpensive meal that is easy to make. All you have to do is open up the can and heat up the contents. Unfortunately, this can get boring fast. What is an amateur cook to do? If you are in a hurry, you are probably not going to be able to cook a full meal from scratch. The good news is that you can improve any can of soup to make things more interesting, without things getting complicated.
The right additions can turn your canned soup from a bland sort of meal to a fabulous...
•Why is Mexican Food Culture So Special?
Each country has its own unique food traditions. Mexico is certainly no exception in this regard, with many fascinating (and delicious) Mexican food traditions which are all its own. Some of these Mexican food customs include preparing and serving special recipes for holidays and other important events. Some of these holiday dishes are world famous, while others are lesser known, being rarely seen outside of Mexico.
Mexican Holidays And Recipes
Perhaps the best known of Mexican holidays is...
•A Look at Making Pasta in the Crock Pot
Perfect pasta can be made using your crock-pot. With a few tips, you will get delicious pasta every time. There are many different ways to make pasta with crock-pot recipes. It all depends on what recipe you are making.
Cooking Pasta as a Separate Step
In some recipes, it is recommended to cook your pasta completely before adding it to your recipe. Alternatively, your crock-pot contents might be served on a bed of noodles. You may find this works well with stroganoff, roasted meats with...
•A Look at the History of Slow Cooking
Crock-pots are in almost every kitchen. They sit on the counter or hidden away in a cupboard, collecting dust unless we are really strapped for time. In actuality, slow cooking has been used to prepare meals for hundreds of years. Today is so much easier; it is amazing this method is not used more often.
Ancient History
Slow cooking has been around ever since people figured out how to make an iron pot. One could be hung over a fire for many hours while food simmered in it, or a smaller one...
•Looking For a Versatile Crockpot Chicken Idea
There was never a happier marriage than the chicken with the crockpot. Chicken is one of the most versatile foods you can find. Cooking it in a crockpot makes it simple to create delicious meals that can range from the simple to the divine. It may be possible to cook a different chicken recipe every single night for a year using the crockpot without having any of them twice.
The crockpot keeps the chicken meat moist and tender. It is easy to make any recipe lower in fat in the crockpot by...
•Looking For a Soup Recipe? - How About a Slow Cooker Soup
A nice bowl of hot soup is so good at the end of a long day. It warms and comforts you, making you feel cared for. Some people are afraid to try making soup at home that does not come in a can, but it is pretty easy once you give it a try. If you use your slow cooker, it is even easier.
Soups for the Slow Cooker
Almost any kind of soup can be made in a slow cooker. Whether you prefer simpler soups like vegetable beef or lentil soup, or if your favorites include fancier soups like vichyssoise...
•So What Are the Principles For Easy Steak Marinades
Lots of people believe that a tough piece of meat will be made tender by a good marinade, so they buy cheaper grades than they should. Unfortunately, that is not really the case. Good meat has to start out as good meat, and while many marinades taste great, they do not tenderize all that much. Let us look at three major categories of marinade and see how they work.
Marinades come in three basic types - acidic, enzymatic, and dairy. Acidic marinades that are too strong can make your food tough,...
•Why Are American and Mexican Food So Different?
It is not news that the cuisine of America and the cuisine of Mexico are quite different things. Mexican food recipes, for example are certainly not very similar to those found in America. Strangely enough, Canadian food is rather similar to our own, as is often the case with neighboring countries - so why is the culinary tradition of our southern neighbor so different from ours? Mexican recipes use different ingredients than we commonly see in the average grocery store and create flavors,...
•Common Mexican Herbs Used in Cooking
The Mexican spices which most of us think of first are cumin and chili peppers; however, cumin is actually a relative newcomer to Mexican cuisine, which was introduced by the Spaniards along with a few others, which we now think of as integral to Mexican cooking. Other spices including chilies, however, have been a part of the country's culinary scene for many centuries, long predating the arrival or Europeans in the new world.
Chilies are one of the most ancient of Mexican spices, having been...
•All You Need to Know About Pumpkin Nutrition
Pumpkins are a great source of nutrition. These orange wonders are full of beta-carotene like all orange fruit and vegetables. It is also a good source of vitamin C, calcium, and fiber. Pumpkin seeds and the oil pressed from them are full of zinc and unsaturated fatty acids... the ones we need to stay healthy.
For the calories you are consuming, pumpkin gives you a lot of nutrition. Even if you ate it for fiber alone, it is known to fill you up so you can naturally curb your appetite without...
•Pumpkins an Inside Look at This Miss Understood Vegetable
In North America, pumpkins refer specifically to a certain type of squash that is normally orange in color. In many parts of the world, they call any winter squash a pumpkin. Did you know that there are many uses for traditional pumpkins besides carving them for Halloween or making pumpkin pie?
Both the pumpkin seeds and the flesh are completely edible. The seeds are a great source for zinc in your diet. They can be roasted and enjoyed as a snack or as an addition to yogurt, breads, cereals...
•Looking For a Soup Recipe? - How About an Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Does the idea of cold pumpkin soup sound strange to you? If you are from the United States, you have probably never had this smooth, delicious soup, but you might want to try it. There are types popular all over the world, from South African pumpkin soup to Australian and Parisian varieties.
Pumpkin soup is a real taste treat, even if the idea of an orange soup seems a little strange. Many people have never even tried the more common hot pumpkin bisque that is often made for Thanksgiving....
•Looking For a Recipe? - Why Not Try Mexican Rice
Rice is among the most heavily cultivated of all grains and is the cultivated crop, which is eaten by more people around the world than any other is. In much of Asia, Africa and South and Central America as well as Mexico. It is hard to imagine Mexican cuisine without rice; after corn, it is the most important staple of the Mexican diet, with a large number of Mexican rice recipes being classic examples of Mexican cooking.
As central as rice is to Mexican cooking, it is a relatively recent...
•Everything You Need to Know About Corn in Mexican Cooking
Corn is one of the most familiar of grains on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Although actually a grain, corn is often cooked and eaten as a vegetable as well. Even though corn may hardly be a stranger to those of us in the US, it does not have the importance in American cuisine that it does in Mexican cooking. Used to make flour for tortillas and tamales as well as being an ingredient in salsas, soups and more, corn is something you will find in a great many quick authentic Mexican...
•Everything You Need to Know About Mexican Cheese
Most of us in the US have not had much, if any exposure to Mexican cheeses. When we see cheese in Mexican dishes, it is usually familiar types like cheddar or Monterey Jack rather than a queso fresco or cotija. While these common cheeses may indeed pair well with some dishes, they are by no means the only options out there for cooks looking to add a little something to their Mexican recipes.
However, Mexico has many cheeses to try for yourself and thankfully; many of these products are...
•Everything You Need to Know About Mexican Salsas
When it comes to salsa, there are many of us whose salsa expertise begins and ends with the big brands that you will find in any grocery store across the US. These salsas are mostly tomato-based and tend to be relatively mild in terms of heat; while these salsas can be quite good, there are many other salsas to experience. It is true that you will find plenty of mild tomato salsa in Mexico as well, but Mexican salsas offer so much variety that it would be a shame not to explore further. You can...
•Looking For a Recipe? - Fall is Pumpkin Soup Time
The idea of seasonal eating is becoming a more popular one these days, as more of us find out about how we can have better food and more contact with the natural world. While modern technological advances allow us to enjoy winter strawberries and late summer rhubarb, it cannot ensure that the produce is the same quality all year round. Everyone has had a hard, pink winter tomato, so you know that simply because we have the ability to grow it does not mean it will be great.
So when is the Right...
•Tips on How to Make an Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Do you always have leftover pumpkin after Halloween or Thanksgiving, and want to know how to cook it? Do you love pumpkin soup and want to make sure that you do not make any mistakes? Whatever your reason, there are lots of important tips for cooking with this versatile squash relative.
While most people stick to plain old pumpkin desserts, there are lots more options out there. Let us take a look at some of the things you should know about the pumpkin before you get started cooking. You will...
•How to Pick a Pumpkin Soup Recipe
As the weather gets cooler, we all want to enjoy some hearty seasonal foods. One excellent choice to spice up your menu a little is pumpkin soup. Pumpkins are good more than just pie, and there are all kinds of wonderful options available. Creamy bisques, cheesy soups, and hearty stews are all great with pumpkin.
You can try fusion cuisine, adding Thai or Indian spices to your soup to create a great curry flavor, or stick with hearty, familiar tastes that will make you think of home. There are...
•Getting the Most Out of Basic Tips For Good Steak
What constitutes a good steak dinner is different for different people, but everyone still wants to know how to make a perfect steak. That is a little different for everyone, of course, but there are a few tips that can really be a help for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their beef. Here is a quick look at some of the basic methods for making a quality meal.
One thing you will want to think about is the cut you will want to use. Remember that good beef that is humanely raised is...
•How to Pick and Cook Popular Steak Cuts
Many of us have trouble determining which steak is the right one for you, especially if we mostly see steak on our plate in a restaurant. This can make it seem pretty intimidating for those of us who would like to start cooking our own steaks at home. Let us take a look at some of the steaks we can buy, and the best way to prepare them.
Rib Eye - A good cut for beginners and popular all round choice in restaurants, this fatty steak is flavorful and juicy, and works well in most cooking...
•Getting the Most Out of Affordable Steak Cuts For Grilling
If you love grilling, but your budget is a little tight this year, you may be wondering if you can have steak on the grill this year. The answer is definitely yes. You just need to know your meat. There are all kinds of beef cuts that can be grilled up nicely without breaking the budget. They will take a little more care in preparation than a Porterhouse, but they can be entirely worthwhile. So if steak is a priority, but it does not seem too affordable, do not give up hope.
There are bargains...
•Getting the Most Out of Sirloin Steak Cooking Methods
Sirloin refers to steak cut from the lower portion of beef ribs, continuing from the tenderloin, which is where we get prized steaks like filet mignon. Sirloin is a high quality cut, since the muscles are still doing a reasonable amount of work, giving it more flavor than other areas. The sirloin is divided into a number of different kinds of steak.
Out of these types, the top sirloin is the most prized. You are unlikely to get it unless you specifically look for it, since most sirloin steak...
•So What is the Best Cooking Temperature For Steak?
For many of us, getting out that grill is just the first step to making a great steak, and while there are lots of foods that do well on the grill, none of them are quite as good as the perfect steak. However, if you do not know what you are doing, it can be extremely difficult to produce a great steak. Lots of people say they have the best method, but choosing can be pretty tricky. Here is a quick overview of how long and how hot you should cook your steak.
Step one is remembering that you do...
•So What Do You Really Know About Choosing the Right Steak?
If you want to end up eating a great steak, there is no other way to do it than by starting with one that is already great. Unfortunately, it can be rather difficult to determine whether or not a steak at the market is of high quality. There are plenty to choose from, but if you do not know what you are looking for, finding the best one will be pretty tricky. Here are a few things to look for when you go steak shopping that will help you get a better result.
Step one is paying attention to...
•What You Need to Know About Using Boneless Chicken
Most of us are finding that time is growing a lot shorter these days, and if we are not careful, we start eating out for most meals, or heating up another frozen dinner. When you have had a day that just will not end or time is running short, it can be hard to remember to cook.
Convenience eating - consuming mostly processed food and eating out - leads to feeling unhealthy, gaining weight, and a lot of other bad consequences. In addition, it does not set the best example for the kids, either....
•Crockpot Cooking - How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
Did you know that your humble crockpot could make a delicious pot of soup? While you are off at work or running errands, your soup will be simmering merrily, creating a delicious concoction of goodness. It does not matter if you are accomplished in the kitchen or if you only cook when absolutely necessary... you can make a wonderful chicken noodle soup in your crockpot that will be a vast improvement over canned soup.
If You Use Only the Freshest Ingredients...
If you only use the freshest...
•Crockpot Cooking - How to Convert Recipes to the Crockpot
Have you ever been hungry for something special... maybe a roast or a ham, for example... and then figured out you just did not have time to cook it? Unless they have a specific recipe for the crockpot, most people never even think to use it. In reality, many recipes for the oven or kettle can be adapted to the crockpot with delicious results.
While crockpots may vary slightly, generally the low setting is about 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The high setting is approximately 300 degrees Fahrenheit....
•The Many Food Choices in Mexican Culture
Mexican culture is very interesting and combines features from the prehispanic past and the Spanish colonial period. Mexicans are justifiably proud of their culture, history, and ethnicity.
Mexican city life is not all that different from life in Europe or in the United States, although some Mexican villages still have more traditional ways. Most Mexicans live in large cities and there are more Spanish speaking people in Mexico than in any other country. The Mexican government recognizes over...
•The Many Food Choices of Authentic Mexican Cooking Utensils and Cookware
Perhaps you have eaten Mexican food in a top quality Mexican restaurant or even in a Mexican home. If you have, maybe some authentic Mexican cookware or utensils were used to make the dishes. Mexicans use a range of different cooking methods, including baking, slow roasting and deep-frying and they have unique pots and pans for these methods. Mexicans like to use plenty of fresh produce in their cuisine, including spices and herbs, so you will find sharp knives and a mortar and pestle in any...
•Versatile Mexican Food - There Are More Choices Than You Might Think
It is claimed that Mexico has the most vast and varied cuisine in the world, after Chinese, which might be something of a shock to Mexican fast food fiends who thought that burritos and tacos were the only kinds of food Mexicans eat. Every area of Mexico has its own recipes and the Yucatan fare is especially flavorsome, with its Caribbean, Mexican, Mayan and Lebanese recipe influences.
Some Mexican dishes are spicy but not everything is. Chili peppers are widely used in Mexican cookery and...
•Mexican Holidays and the Many Food Choices
Food is an essential component in Mexican holidays and no self-respecting Mexican would celebrate one of his national holidays without enjoying the very best Mexican cuisine and Mexican drinks. One holiday that you might have heard about is Day of the Dead, which is on November 1 and 2. This holiday is when families get together to remember their dead loved ones.
Day of the Dead traditions include honoring the deceased by building altars and visiting graves with gifts such as the favorite...
•The Many Food Choices With Authentic Mexican Meals
Mexico offers a unique cuisine that is delicious and healthy. Ancestral home to the Mayan, Aztec and Zapotec civilizations, Mexico has a long history in cultivating food. Native staples included avocados, sweet potatoes, corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, and a variety of squash. For meat, they hunted deer, turkey, quail, and rabbit. Chocolate is a native plant in this area, and was prepared as a beverage for the Aztec royalty.
When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, they brought their favorite foods...
•The Versatile Kitchen Tool - Crockpot Cooking
Cooking with a crockpot can make it easy to have dinner waiting when you come home. By filling up the crockpot before you leave for work or school in the morning, you can be greeted by the delicious scent of dinner when you walk in the door at the end of the day.
Tips for Using Your Crockpot
There are a few tips that will help your crockpot meals turn out perfect every time. First, never overfill the crockpot. Make sure when you are filling it up that the pot is between half and...
•The Versatile Mexican Food - Empanadas
Empanada is a word, which means "wrapped in bread" in Spanish and these delicious little pastries are made by wrapping a round dough pastry in half over a filling to make a semicircle. Empanadas make tasty snacks at any time of the day and are popular throughout Latin America as well as in Spain.
Empanadas through History
Mexican empanadas are thought to derive from Galicia in Spain and they arrived in Latin America when the Galician colonists did. A Galician empanada is a large round or...
•What You Need to Know About the New Food Pyramid
Perhaps you have seen the old food pyramid in a newspaper or magazine or you might have seen it on the doctor's surgery wall. There is now a new food pyramid, which is easier to read and use.
The old food pyramid stacks four food groups on top of one another. The largest food group is at the base and this is bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. Next, up you have fruit and vegetables. The second from the top is dairy, meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and beans and right at the top, with the smallest space,...
•What You Need to Know About Chicken Batter
While some people believe that no batter should touch their chicken, many more love the crisp bite into a battered chicken. Batter can be applied to whole pieces, wings or cut up slices to make chicken strips or nuggets. Battering is a popular way to prepare chicken all over the world. There are almost as many chicken batters as there are chickens!
Different Batters of the World
Batter can be made with corn meal, wheat flour, rice flour, or graham flour. Ethnic chicken recipes often use...
•What You Need to Know About Fried Chicken
It seems everyone likes fried chicken. All over the world, you will find recipes that combine this succulent mild meat with frying. From American fried chicken to the tasty nuggets you can find in Asia, frying chicken is something that is universal.
One of the latest recipes for fried chicken to become popular in the US is Korean fried chicken. They cook their chicken in small pieces with a light, delicate batter. When fully cooked, the chicken is lightly coated with sauce.
While it takes...
•What You Need to Know About Get the Most Spices
Spices add flavor and can make food more palatable. Even just adding plain salt and pepper makes our food better than it would be without them. Garlic adds another strong dimension to our food. Without spice, our food is unappetizing and without flavor. With spice, it can be a sensual delight.
As the world gets smaller, we get to try more cuisines. This introduces us to spices we may not have tried before. Today, it frequently happens that we have a dish from Mexico on Monday, from Italy on...
•The Versatile Kitchen Helper - Parchment Packets
En papillote, or cooking in parchment packets, is a French technique that is quick and easy. The food is steamed inside the pouch during baking, keeping its moisture intact. The natural sweetness of the foods comes out in this cooking method. If you have never tried it before, you will find it is fun, too.
In the oven, the packets fill up like a balloon. Your family and friends will not know what is for dinner until they open their packets, engulfing them in the delicious scents of herbs,...
•What You Need to Know About the Versatile Chicken
The chicken has been domesticated since at least 1400 BC, providing eggs and meat to the Chinese. The Polynesians introduced the bird to Chile in the 1300s, spreading the chicken to a completely new continent. Since then, the chicken has gone on to world domination as a food source. Easy to raise, they give us nutritious protein, and they are very versatile.
Almost every culture around the world has at least a few recipes for chicken. Mexico, France, Italy, and China... the list is endless....
•The Versatile Kitchen Staple - Chicken Stock
When the weather turns cold, our thoughts turn to comfort food. Soup is one of the most popular comfort foods all over the world. Every culture has their own version, and many of them use chicken stock.
Chicken stock is the cook's best friend. Whether you use homemade or commercial stock, you cannot beat it for versatility in the kitchen. While stock and broth can be used interchangeably, technically stock is made from meat bones and broth is made from the meat only. Bony portions of the...
•Ever Want to Know How to Cook Mouthwatering Stew?
You might have already tried making a chicken stew recipe or something similar and, if you did, the odds are that you used a saucepan on the stove. This is the most common way of making chicken stew but you can use a dutch oven or a slow cooker for stew recipes too.
Dutch Oven Cooking Tips for Wonderful Stew
Dutch ovens, which are sometimes called casseroles, french ovens or stockpots, are very useful. They are thicker and heavier than stockpots and this means they are able to conduct heat...
•Ever Want to Know the History of Chicken Stew?
If you are thinking about a warming, hearty dinner, chicken stew is one of those recipes that always spring to mind. You can make lots of different versions of chicken stew and this dish has a very interesting history spanning thousands of years.
A stew is two or more different foods simmered together in a liquid. Hungarian goulash, beef stroganoff, coq au vin, and beef bourguignon are all stews.
The oldest cookbook ever found, the "Apicius de re Coquinaria", contains stew recipes, although...
•Crock Pot Cooking is Perfect For Soup
If you think that you are too busy to make homemade soup, think again! With your handy crock pot, cooking tasty homemade soup is a breeze. Just about any type of soup can be adapted to the crock pot, so you can come home after a long day to a nice warm bowl of soup. Add some crusty bread and you are all set for a relaxing evening at home.
Soup for the Crock Pot Cook
There is nothing as satisfying as ladling a warming soup into your bowl. When you use your crock pot, you can easily make soup...
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