Recipes - Cooking Basics (162)

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Nine comprehensive charts help you decide how long is too long when it comes to food in your cabinets, refrigerator and freezer.

Ham and cheese is a common menu feature and household duo. The classic ham and cheese omelet and ham and cheese sandwich are great meal staples, but there are plenty of recipes that are a bit less conventional.…

Unfortunately, not all of us can spend an hour making dinner every night. But that doesn’t mean that you should get down on yourself. It really is possible to cook a delicious dinner in about 15 minutes.…

While using your slow cooker to make a meal is one of the easiest ways to cook, it is possible to encounter some crockpot cooking disasters. There are some important rules to keep in mind when using…

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Herbs and spices add that special something to cooking, turning simple food preparation into an art form. This dictionary of herbs and spices will help you get a hold on the most common varieties that…

We love to use our crockpot as much as possible, and since we’re all tired in the morning, it makes sense that breakfast is the ideal meal to use a slow cooker. It’s not all about oatmeal either.…

Medium-rare, well-done, rare…sometimes it seems like these terms are all relative. When you ask for a well-done steak at a restaurant and it comes back pink, is it okay to complain? If you’re preparing…

One of the best breakfasts out there, an omelet combines fluffy eggs, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and whatever else you’d like to add! Omelets can be tricky to make, though. Here are some basic…

Can you help answer this week's cooking question? One of your fellow Recipe4Living users needs your help! Here's her question: When making cookies and shortening is called for, may lard be used?

Grilled meats can be bland if you cook them on their own. Add some fabulous flavor to your chicken, beef, pork, and fish by using these rubs and sauces. Try out these recipes and we guarantee you’ll…

Can you help answer this week's cooking question? One of your fellow Recipe4Living users needs your help! Here's her question: How can you take the heat or spice out of a recipe and make it milder?