For many people, when you ask them what their favorite cake flavor is, the answer is likely to be chocolate. In fact, some people love chocolate so much that they would probably worship at an altar to ensure a steady supply! So how do you decide which chocolate cake recipe you will bake for that […]

This is a contest for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe on the planet.  Many people have tried to recreate this age old classic of gooey chocolate and scrumptious cookie but only a few have actually gotten it right.  Every single cookbook you look into will have a version of this popular American favorite.  A […]

Cole slaw is a popular side dish that might have seen its humble beginnings in ancient Rome in some form or fashion. While many people see cole slaw as an American dish these days, it does have a following all around the world in a number of forms. The basis of a traditional cole slaw […]

Who likes cooking?  Are you kidding… cooking is the new pink!  If you have never tried cooking it is definitely something everyone should try.  Even those people who are self proclaimed “idiots” in the kitchen can not help but to be sucked into the world of olive oil, spices and pie crusts.   Cooking is not […]

The secret to cooking for a crowd is all about planning and anticipating as well as creative substitutions. Whether you are hosting the family reunion, a holiday event or even a huge block party, the principles of planning are always going to be the same. It can be easy to pull off a huge meal […]

Is it true that America is getting fat?  There is a simple solution to this ever growing problem.  Everyone should be taught how to cook light.  With the massive popularity of television cooking shows teaching America how to cook light, the art of cooking should be a piece of sugar free chocolate cake!  The first […]

Did you know that the French toast recipe most likely originated in Rome rather than France? Those Romans have been rather creative with foods as they never wanted to waste anything, even stale bread. Most likely, the first French toast was made when cooks wanted to salvage the stale bread by dipping it in an […]

Many people want to learn techniques and ways to cook. Baking is sort of a precise art while cooking meals are usually dependent on the cook’s preference. Cooking recipes for cakes and other pastries usually have terms that need to be understood and followed to make a successful cake. Cooking recipes for meals usually have […]

Fried rice is practically a staple at many oriental food places, particularly Americanized Chinese restaurants and buffets. In a world of picky eaters where oriental food holds many mysteries, fried rice is relatively safe because you can readily see what is in it. The fact that it is delicious is the reason why many people […]

Gazpacho is an anomaly in the soup world because it is served cold rather than hot. Borrowed largely from Spain, the gazpacho recipe proves to be a great way to beat the heat while filling you up at the same time. Gazpacho has a hearty, piquant flavor and consistency and has ties to the ancient […]