Cooking Tips

Is It True That People Don't Cook Anymore?

Maria Rodale | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living


Maria Rodale

I studied food and went to local markets wherever I traveled. I learned all on my own that simply prepared, fresh, local, and organic foods taste best.

Julia Lite, Coming to a Stove Near You

Michele Kayal | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living


Michele Kayal

The publishing industry has anticipated the latent need-to-feed that's likely to surface in even the laziest among us as we watch the upcoming Julie and Julia.

She's Gotta Cook It: Julie & Julia Gets Rich

Gregory Weinkauf | Posted 09.03.2009 | Entertainment


Gregory Weinkauf

if you like food, friendship, romance, sex, comedy, Paris or New York, you'll probably love Julie & Julia.

Top 4 Ways to Create a Sustainable Foodie Kitchen

Jerusha Klemperer | Posted 04.17.2009 | Green


Jerusha Klemperer

Stop buying random kitchen crap! Garlic press? See ya. Microwave? Wouldn't wanna be ya. The less stuff you buy, the less stuff ends up in the landfill.

The Secret to Perfect Homemade Pizza

Chris Hall | Posted 04.11.2009 | Style


Chris Hall

What's the difference between good homemade pizza and great homemade pizza? Well, there are a few major players, including cheese proportion, yeast variety, and a good pizza sauce recipe.

How to Cook a Whole Fish

Chris Hall | Posted 03.06.2009 | Style


Chris Hall

A whole fish, in addition to being cheaper than the same weight in individual filets, is an excellent container for cooking (hey, look, it comes wrapped in a tough, scaly skin)!

Eggplant Parm is not Just for Vegetarians

Nancy Cavillones | Posted 02.27.2009 | Style


Nancy Cavillones

Don't go out and buy pre-breaded, frozen eggplant slices, slap some cheese and sauce on it, then serve it up. You can do better than that. Much better. Here's a recipe for you.

6 Amazing Vegan Holiday Baking Projects

Huffington Post | Johanna Smith | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green


Baking is perhaps the quintessential holiday activity. Not only can you share your sweet treats with visiting loved ones, but you could potentially ev...

Just Because You're Vegan, Doesn't Mean You Can't Use a Springform Pan

Lisa Lacy | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green


Lisa Lacy

Pumpkin cheesecake is one of my favorites, so I saved it for last. I make it every year and it seemed like the ultimate vegan challenge with a dairy product right there in the name.

7 Common Cooking Mistakes

Real Simple | Posted 05.13.2008 | Living


An innocent error can easily lead to a disappointing dish. Here's how to prevent seven common cooking mistakes. The Mistake: You didn't read the reci...

In A Pickle?

Oneforthetable.com | Brenda Athanus | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


It all started with my Mom's 1/2 gal of dill pickles 40ish years ago....I was always facinated with the glass jar itself, the settling of spices in th...

Get Your Gravy On: Good Tips

New York Times | MARK BITTMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


THOUGH there is pleasure in the ritual of Thanksgiving, its culinary choices are limited by the near absolute necessity of the turkey. Almost as inexo...

The Secret Of Mashed Potato Perfection

New York Times | http://query.nytimes.com/search/query?ppds=bylL&v1=JULIA%20MOSKIN&fdq=19960101&td=sysdate&sort=newest&ac=JULIA%20MOSKIN&inline=nyt-per | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


T O the brave gladiators of the Mashed Potato Wrestling Federation, it does not matter whether the potatoes are peeled beforehand or if the cooking wa...