Category: Food Preparation

I’ve been cooking rice for over 50 years. However, recently I’ve been trying a variety of different types of rice, including brown rice, wild rice, jasmine, and my personal favorite, basmati....

If you are a frequent cook, you probably often wonder whether having a lid on the pot makes the food cook faster. While recipes usually tell you whether to put a lid on or not, does having one...

Let’s face it, as a cook who likes to prepare every dish from scratch and cooks the “old-fashioned way,” a Dutch oven is pretty irreplaceable. As a matter of fact, I have five Dutch ovens and...

Roux can be used in many cooking applications as a thickening agent. From sauces and soups to casseroles, stews, and curries, roux is considered an indispensable ingredient. Making a roux is...

Many cooks just instinctively know how much rice is needed for the number of people who will eat the meal he or she is preparing. But, if you haven’t learned to “eyeball” the amount needed,...

If you try to look for a substitute for lard online, it will probably tell you to use butter. While it's true that butter is perhaps the "best" alternative, it is actually less healthy than just...