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Cooking with Olive Oil

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Substituting oils, butter, and margarine for olive oil is a heart-smart move when cooking. In order to get the most out of this delicious ingredient, consider the following tips that will make life much easier:
1) To save money on expensive oils, purchase large bottles that you can split with family and friends.
2) If you buy [...]

Chinese Cooking

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Today, one of the most popular take-out meals to consider includes the creative variations of Chinese cuisine, as people crave pork-fried rice; beef and broccoli; and shrimp lo mein at the darndest times. Instead of heading for the nearest restaurant, more and more individuals are reaching for their wok and chopsticks to create their own [...]

The Lazy Cook’s Secret Ingredient

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Have you ever found yourself wondering how you can give a new lift to old favorites? Or worrying over how you can tempt those picky eaters?
Try keeping a few sheets of frozen puff pastry in the freezer.
Puff pastry is one of the most useful, and at the same time most overlooked, weapons in the cook’s [...]