http://www.articlefeedster.com Free Reprint Article Feedster and Web Site Content - Food and Drink (Cooking Tips) en-us http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Best-Catfish-Bait-Recipes.htm Catfish fishing is very popular all across the nation. One reason for its popularity is because the catfish can be a very challenging species to catch. The fact that some of them grow to amazing sizes is another reason many anglers seek them out. Fishing for catfish can be a lot of fun and very ... 14812 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:07:03 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Find-A-Sugar-Cookie-Recipe.htm Sugar cookies are versatile, easy to make and are perhaps the most popular cookie on the planet! The first sugar cookie recipe can be traced back to the mid 18th century and has gone through a number of transformations over the years. The Ingredients Make The Difference You would think that one ... 14811 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:07:03 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Healthy-Vegetarian-Recipes-.htm There is no truth to the rumor that vegetarians have difficult recipes to follow and that not following complicated recipes will result in bland food. The truth is that there are so many options for easy healthy vegetarian recipes. The wealth of choices actually makes vegetarianism an exciting ... 14816 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:07:03 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Learn-To-Make-Your-Pet-s-Food.htm If you have never thought about making your dogs food, you may never have been introduced to the wide world of homemade dog food recipes before. There is a vast range of meal ideas for your pet, just as there are for humans that can provide your pet with a complete and nutritious meal plan. You can ... 14810 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:07:03 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/The-Basics-Of-Pressure-Cooking-Dishes-.htm You must be familiar, by now, that there are a wide variety of cooking alternatives, which exist today. You can put together French dishes, Korean, Italian, and a multitude of other delectable cuisines. Besides, you can prepare food using an oven, crock-pot, or any other kind of cooking appliances. ... 14813 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:07:03 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/10-Mind-Easing-Ways-To-Make-Sure-Your-Childs-Bag-Lunch-Is-Safe.htm Perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime. Why Harmful bacteria multiply rapidly in the quot;danger zone quot; the temperatures between 40 F and 140 ... 10223 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/6-Steps-to-Grill-the-Perfect-Steak.htm There's nothing better than a nicely grilled juicy steak. But how come I can't duplicate that restaurant, expensive, juicy, melt-in-your mouth, perfectly grilled steak Well, I found out how to grill steak perfectly - and here's how you can too. 1. The choice of meat is ... 10221 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/A-Cookie-Assembly-Line-Efficient-Cookie-Baking-for-Busy-Cooks.htm As a busy working mother, I'm short on time, especially during the holidays, but baking Christmas cookies is a family tradition I'm unwilling to give up. Over the years, I've come up with many ways to make the process of baking a large variety of cookies go much smoother and take less time out of... 10225 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Barbecue-for-You.htm In may just be in human nature to barbecue. Well, we have been doing it as far back as time can denote. In the Stone Age, man hunted for food and cooked it over an open flame. And while we still cook over flame today, there are actually two different types. True barbecue requires a sauce. If not... 10180 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Barbequing-a-Fun-and-Convenient-Way-to-Make-Dinner.htm quot;There's nothing more enjoyable than having friends and family gathered around amidst the wonderful smells of charcoal-grilled prawns, vegetables and selected favorites. Barbecuing is one of those time- honored rituals that go hand in hand with summertime. Whether you're in your backyard or at... 10185 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Better-Baking-Technique-Is-it-Done-Yet-.htm Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to come out of the oven yet The ability to tell when products are baked seems to cause more consternation than almost any other phase of baking. And of course, it is important. Over baked cookies are dry and hard; under baked bread is soggy... 10209 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Cake-Baking-Tip-Guide.htm Successful cake decorating is all about preparation. Baking and preparing your cake for decorating is a critical part of the total process. In this article, I'll share some expert tips for basic cake preparation to get your cake creation off to a fabulous start! These easy tips will ensure your... 10199 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Chinese-Cooking-Technique-Deep-Fry.htm There are usually 2 ways of deep frying in Chinese cooking: Deep frying the ingredients directly Deep frying the ingredients with batter The latter is the most commonly used method. Here are some pointer in how to deep fry Chinese food most effectively. 10170 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Chinese-Cooking-Technique-Thicken.htm quot;Thicken quot;, or quot;Thickening quot; is a very common technique used in both Chinese restaurants and household kitchens. It is very easy to prepare, but if not used properly, can really mess up the presentation. Below is a brief description of quot;Thickening. quot; You can learn more about other Chinese cooking ... 10168 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Clarifying-Butter.htm Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods for making this rich butter concentrate can be a little intimidating at first, but not anymore. There is a very simple and easy 4 step method to make ... 10196 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Cooking-What-You-Need-To-Know.htm From ancient times till the nineteenth century cooking was basically a survival skill. The nineteenth century marked the division of cooking into two main categories. The two branches were defined by the French, were there is 'normale cuisine' which means home cooking, and 'haute cuisine', ... 10181 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Cooking-With-Kids-Safely-.htm School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce your child to chores in the kitchen! To help you along, here are some things to remember when cooking, especially with kids. Plus a couple of kid-friendly recipes! 1. Keep temperature of hot water below 120 degrees F. 2. ... 10184 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Cookware-Whats-In-It-.htm Have you ever wanted to buy new cookware but didn't know what kind to buy There are many types of cookware from which to choose. The following is a summary of the different materials that are used in cookware. Cast Iron Your grandmother probably had a cast iron skillet. It is heavy an... 10217 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Cool-Summertime-Cooking.htm Summertime-and the living is easy! But the kitchen is hot! It's time for some cool cooking recipes and tips! 1. Cook outdoors. When you have some time, perhaps on the weekend, grill up several entrees at once. Then freeze and you have your main dishes ready for the next week. To ... 10176 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Do-a-Dry-Rub-First.htm The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs. To begin pre-heat your oven or BBQ to around... 10197 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Eating-Healthy-with-a-Meat-Grinder.htm While it may be surprising, owning your own meat grinder can help you in your pursuit to live a healthier life. According to the USDA, the average American in 2000 consumed 300 more calories than the average American in 1985, a 12 increase, including a 24 increase of fat calories. The average ... 10198 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Family-Meal-Planning-Made-Easy.htm As moms, we have hectic lives. Whether we work out of the home, in the home or look after the kids full time, we definitely have our jobs cut out for us. We clean, chauffer the kids around, mend scraped knees, help with homework, do laundry and on top of all that we STILL have to figure out ... 10192 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Foods-That-Freeze-Well.htm quot;Can I freeze it quot; is a question often asked in our homes, and for good reason. Probably most of us, at some point or another, have attempted to freeze a particular food only to find out that it did not freeze well and either spoiled or became inedible. Here are some foods that are quot;freezer-... 10195 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Gourmet-Sauces-Rubs-and-Marinades-Give-Your-BBQ-a-Gourmet-Kick.htm Many individuals agree that the sauce on barbecued meat is like the icing on a cake. Gourmet barbecue sauces, rubs and marinades are commonly served on or on the side of the finished dish. Barbecue sauces are used to add flavor and sweeten the meat for a better tasting meal. The types of ... 10169 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Grill-Your-Corn-for-Maximum-Flavor.htm There's two basic theories on grilling corn. Some people prefer wrapping the corn in aluminum foil or its own husk, maybe with a little butter and seasonings, then cooking it on the grill until done. This is essentially roasting the corn, and while its an option it's not really grilling in my ... 10166 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/High-Altitude-Baking-A-Cooks-Guide.htm High altitude baking can be a real adventure for the cook, with a number of challenges to keep you on your toes. The higher you are in elevation, the less pressure there will be. How does this affect your baking creations Low air pressure creates increased evaporation of liquids during the ... 10173 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/Hot-Apple-Pie-The-American-Apple-Pie-Legacy.htm While each country might have its own preferred style, quot;American Style quot; apple pie includes your basic pie with apples in it, spiced up with cinnamon and or nutmeg. Some folks top it off with a scoop of ice cream such as vanilla and this is known as quot;Apple Pie a la mode. quot; How did Apple Pie... 10183 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/How-to-Bake-Muffins-with-recipes-.htm Muffins are a mainstay around our house. They are as nourishing as they are good to eat. They are quicker and easier to make than cookies and usually contain much less sugar and fat. We usually eat them for breakfast but like them with any meal. For Easter, we served cranberry nut muffins ... 10206 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/How-to-Care-for-Your-Cast-Iron-Skillet-includes-recipes-.htm Some of the best meals I've ever eaten were made by my grandmothers in their cast iron skillets. Tender, flaky catfish; finger-lickin' chicken; and mouth watering cornbread were the traditional scrumptious fare. Today, we have a new generation of cooks, and they are conjuring up all sorts of ... 10167 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT http://www.ezinearticles.us/articles/Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips/How-to-Cook-a-Lobster.htm French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in an attempt to appear more humane, drive kitchen knives through their skulls before doing the same thing. No wonder the miserable creatures go red. They're mad as hell. What a way to treat the king of crustaceans. Let's make... 10165 Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:02:36 GMT