Cooking Tips

We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cooking tips and hope you find them helpful.  We plan on adding a lot more and are always looking for something new, taste-enhancing, and fun.

Marinating Chicken
Chicken, especially boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs, tastes better and is more tender if marinated before cooking. Marinades combine an acid, like lemon or lime juice . . .

Marinating Tips
Marinating is a great way to really jazz up any meal you prepare, making it more flavorful.  The more, the better, as far as we’re concerned.  Here are some tips to help you create the perfect marinated meal every time . . .

Essential Healthy Cooking Tips
How you cook your food can significantly impact how healthy it actually turns out. Click the link and read through the healthy cooking tips we’ve gathered together for you

What the Heck is Zesting?
By now, you’ve probably stumbled on some recipes that mention the addition of zest of citrus fruits in the recipe. If you’re a cook in training, you might not be familiar with this technique.

Tips for Cooking Fish
Cooking fish to perfection requires a few key strategies, including selecting fresh fish, preparing it properly before cooking, the spices and cooking methods you choose.

The Art of Substitutions

Ever find yourself in a situation where you don’t have enough or one this or the other when you’re in the middle of preparing a meal? If you, you’ll love this handy list of substitutions.

Stir Frying with Olive Oil
Cooking with olive oil harvested from olive trees in Mediterranean countries such as Spain and Italy, can increase the health benefits of stir-frying.

Oven Roasting Garlic
Oven-roasted garlic is a delicious and versatile ingredient that adds a rich, nutty flavor to a variety of dishes. The slow roasting process brings out its natural sweetness and creates a soft, buttery texture that can be spread on bread, mashed into dips, or incorporated into savory recipes.

Adding Tofu to Your Life
Are you wanting to add something new to your meals, or leaning toward vegetarianism? Add tofu! It can create a wide variety of delicious and healthy meals and snacks.

Artichoke Basics
This guide will provide a detailed overview of what artichokes are, how to choose and cook them, their nutritional value, and some delectable recipes to try.

Cilantro: History, Nutritional Benefits, and Tasty Applications
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is an aromatic herb renowned for its unique and versatile flavor profile, which has been cultivated for millennia and incorporated into a plethora of global cuisines.