Some dishes are so popular or traditional that they deserve recognition on their own merits. Find cooking information and recipes for dishes such as chicken soup, fondue, gelatin, gravy, hot dogs, and more.
Learn how to cook couscous and how much to buy for your recipes.
There are a number of different varieties of couscous. Learn how to choose the right one for your recipe.
Chicken feet makes for a great broth. Learn more tips and hints for making the best chicken soup.
Selecting the right chicken for your chicken soup is important. Here are the best choices.
Is chicken soup really Jewish penicillin? Learn the meaning of this folk remedy.
How to avoid a firey explosion from your flamb� foods.
Beer, champagne and most table wines will not work for flamb�. Learn how to flamb� foods.
Get tips and hints for making p�t� of all varieties.
P�t� is not necessarily chopped liver. Learn about pate and its ingredients.
How to fix lumpy gravy, improve flavor, and more cooking tips for making perfect gravy.
Cornstarch and arrowroot are used as thickeners for gravy. Find out how much you will need.
Making gravy using a roux or flour mixture is the most common method. Find out the proper ratio of flour, fat, and liquid.
Before you make gravy, figure out what kind of gravy you will need.
How much stuffing do you need? Find out and learn tips on how to cook stuffings and dressings.
Marinade tips - how to use leftover marinade
Natural tenderizers and flavorings for marinades.
Marinade Science - How marinades work to tenderize and flavor foods.
Omelet and Frittata Cooking Tips. Learn how to cut cholesterol in omelets and other tips.
Omelet and frittata recipes, history, tips, and cooking information.
All about the "roll with the hole," including history, storage, cutting tips, and bagel recipe pointers to make and top your own at home.
Is there any truth behind the nickname "Jewish penicillin"? You bet! Find out how this comfort food really can help when you are ill. Don't limit yourself to the old standard recipe, try one of the many variations.
Couscous is finding its way back into the worldwide mainstream. It's quick and easy to make and can be flavored by nearly any fruit, vegetable, meat, seafood, herb or spice you can imagine. Learn more about this tasty food and try some interesting old and new couscous recipes.
Make your food not only taste good, but also look pretty with recipes using edible flowers.
The flambé technique is often employed tableside at expensive restaurants for a dramatic touch. As extravagant as flambé dishes appear, they are easy enough to make at home and far less expensive. Impress your family and guests with a variety of flambé recipes from salads to desserts.
Fondue is back and more popular than ever. Dig out that fondue pot and try some new recipes.
Homemade decadent and healthy frozen delights are good year 'round. Get tips on making the best ice cream and other frozen desserts and try many recipes.
Most people either love or hate fruitcake. Don't blame the poor fruitcake, blame the recipe! Learn how to lighten up that doorstop and try new variations.
Yes, most gelatin is a meat by-product, but there are alternatives. Gelatin is not just for dessert. Learn how to keep your gelatin from failing and try some new recipes.
Not just for holidays, make a gingerbread house for any special occasion. Recipes, tips, and decorating ideas for making your own gingerbread house.
With a little insight on methods and a few tricks of the trade, you will find making the perfect gravy a snap! You'll find numerous methods of making all types of gravies.
Hot dogs, red hots, weiners, franks, no matter what you call them, history and recipes for a truly American food icon.
This peasant dish is still popular whether you like the bare bones basic version or one of today's gourmet variations.
Don't spend money on commercial jerky full of preservatives. Jerky is easy to make at home and you can control what goes into it. You'll find recipes for beef, venison, and even tofu jerky.
No more boring lunches! Liven up those back-to-schoo and workl lunches with tips, info and recipes.
Marmalades usually begin with a citrus base, but many fruits can be added to pique the palate. Learn how to make homemade marmalade and how to use it in recipes. Perfect for kitchen gifts.
Matzo ball soup is a comfort soup for many folks. You'll find both Sephardic and Ashkenazic versions of the recipes to please all.
Tips and hints on making the perfect meatloaf, from gourmet to meatless to like Mom used to make. Many recipes.
You may consider omelets a breakfast dish, but please do not restrict this hearty dish to the morning hours. Find out the difference between omelets and frittatas, and try one of the many recipes.
Paté is not limited to liver or even poultry. You can create impressive pâté from meat, seafood, and vegetables. Most are very simple to prepare. Try some new recipes for the ultimate appetizer.
Stuffing is not just for holidays and not just for poultry. Preparation tips and many recipes.
A simple component such as puff pastry can turn an ordinary dish into a show-stopping centerpiece. Today's home cook has the benefit of frozen puff pastry. Just thaw and go! Puff pastry is great with savory foods as well as desserts.
Control the fat content by making your own sausage at home. The many recipes include traditional blends, low-fat, seafood and vegetarian varieties.
Kebabs are versatile enough to serve to guests or family while pleasing vegetarians to meat-lovers.
Cold weather? Hot weather? Soups and stews can warm you or cool you off. Don't miss these recipes.
Stuffing is not just for holidays and not just for poultry. Preparation tips and many recipes.
It's summer. It's hot. Who wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen when you can be outdoors celebrating the warm months with friends and family? Find out how to cook up a great meal while keeping cool.
Try some unconventional recipes to help you use up those turkey leftovers. Learn proper safe turkey handling procedures. Hotline numbers, information, and tips also included.
