http://www.basic-cooking.com/basic-cooking-blog.html The What's New At Basic Cooking page and blog is where you'll find my latest news and updates. Be among the first to learn new recipes, new ideas and new techniques about food and cooking. en-us basic cooking Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:44:25 GMT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:44:25 GMT basic-cooking.com http://www.basic-cooking.com/cooking-terminology.html Understanding cooking terminology is really useful when learning to cook. Here you'll find some handy cooking definitions and few French cooking terms as well to help you. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:33:37 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/white-sauce-recipe.html A white sauce recipe is a very useful thing to know in cooking. There are many foods that go well with a nice white cream sauce so add this to your repertoire. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:01:38 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/cooking-corned-beef.html Cooking corned beef is really simple. It's boiled rather than roasted or barbecued, and this recipe for corned beef is delicious with a cheesy white sauce and steamed vegetables. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:39:30 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/cooking-brown-rice.html Cooking brown rice may have a reputation of being difficult to do, but it really isn't. Brown rice has a great taste all of its own as well as significant health benefits. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:56:07 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/leftover-ham-recipes.html Leftover ham recipes are ideal for finishing off that uneaten ham at Christmas time. Here are some tasty uses for your ham leftovers, including a delicious leftover ham casserole recipe. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:19:20 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/how-to-make-gravy.html Knowing how to make gravy is vital is you love cooking roasts. When making gravy, I've found that the best gravy recipe is also the easiest. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:57:18 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/turkey-leftover-recipes.html Turkey leftover recipes are very handy around Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you're after some recipes for leftover turkey, then look no further! There's something here for all your turkey leftovers. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:29:35 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/lump-free-gravy.html I find one of worst cooking offences is gravy. A few years ago I read an old cookbook which recommended you take the pan off the heat when adding the Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:49:53 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/leftover-meatloaf.html Leftover meatloaf can make an easy dinner or a simple sandwich for lunch. Have a look at these leftover meatloaf recipes and ideas. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:12:37 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/leftover-mashed-potatoes.html Leftover mashed potatoes are very versatile. You can have them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Find some great leftover mashed potato recipes here. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:29:55 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/great-taste-less-cleaning-up.html After cooking any curry, dal or sabji, add a little hing (also called Asafoetida) and immediately cover the pan with a lid. Any cooking smells will stay Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:34:38 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/sabji-seasoning.html After making some dal or sabji, mix some fresh cooking oil with red chilli powder to use as a garnish or extra seasoning. Reply from Nick - Thanks, Vinita! Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:17:20 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/banana-non-ice-cream-sundae.html 1. Slice one banana. 2. Chop up a handful of pecans or walnuts. 3. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the banana, saving some for the last step. 4. Pour Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:26:55 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/fish-stew-recipe.html This fish stew recipe is a great for the colder months. Normally people ignore fish in winter, but the tasty combination of spices make this recipe for fish stew one you must try. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:45:37 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/best-fried-potatoes.html I heard this trick years ago from my grandmother. For the best fried potatoes, take cold, pre-cooked potatoes (either cubed or mashed) and sprinkle a Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:02:48 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/making-popcorn.html Making popcorn is something most people know to do, given how popular it is. Here's a low fat popcorn recipe which makes delicious and healthy popcorn snacks. Fri, 20 May 2011 06:53:24 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/savoury-english-muffins.html A favorite snack of mine is savoury English muffins. To make, cut an English muffin in half lengthways, and put in the toaster. Then, add a topping of Thu, 05 May 2011 06:34:59 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/different-coloured-cutting-boards.html I once read about the dangers of cross-contamination of food and that you should have different cutting boards for different food types. So, in my kitchen Thu, 05 May 2011 06:30:06 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/baked-chicken-drumsticks.html This baked chicken drumsticks recipe, which I call Sticky Chicken Drumsticks, is probably one of the easiest chicken drumsticks recipes you'll find. It's also versatile and tastes great. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:08:35 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/ice-cream-sandwich-recipe.html This ice cream sandwich recipe gives you a great food combination. These ice cream sandwich cookies are really quick and simple to make, and taste fantastic. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:07:31 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/grilled-cheese-recipe.html A good grilled cheese recipe is Cheese Melts. They can double as a quick snack or a filling lunch and are really simple to make. Learn how to make grilled cheese here. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:59:30 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/cooking-trout.html Cooking trout is simple, and I discovered this trout with mushrooms recipe a few years ago. There are many recipes for trout, but this one has a great unique taste. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:18:51 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/roasted-potato-recipe.html A good roasted potato recipe is a must at Christmas. There's a lot of roasted potato recipes out there, but here you can learn to create the best-tasting potatoes ever. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:10:14 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/slow-cooker-pork-chop-recipe.html This slow cooker pork chop recipe is great for crockpots / slow cookers. The pork ends up being deliciously tender and moist, and the addition of mango gives an amazing flavour. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:09:40 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/kitchen-storage-ideas.html With good kitchen storage ideas, your kitchen storage solutions are easier than you think! Use these kitchen storage organizers tips to make efficient use of the space available to you. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:35:59 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/kitchen-appliance-reviews.html With these kitchen appliance reviews, I'll share my experiences of what's good and what's not. With the huge range of electric kitchen appliances on offer, it can be confusing to know what you need. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:31:17 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/drinking-glassware.html Good drinking glassware enhances a table setting and makes a meal more enjoyable. Here's some advice on types of wine glasses and types of drinking glasses you might need. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:55:42 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/dinner-plate-sets.html Good dinner plate sets are a great way to enhance the food you cook. Many people rarely give their dishware sets a second thought, but some nice dinner bowls can make a difference. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:39:00 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/vitamin-reviews.html Here are some vitamin reviews based on my experience. If you want to find out the best vitamins for men or women, or even what is Vitamin C, then you might find this useful. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:51:25 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/food-serving-sizes.html What are the right food serving sizes? We're told to eat healthy food portion sizes, but what are they? Here you can become a healthy portions food expert! Thu, 31 Mar 2011 05:35:27 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/healthy-eating-ideas.html Learning healthy eating ideas doesn't mean you have to give up your favourite meals, and eating healthy is easier than you think. Read on to learn some great healthy cooking tips. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:03:17 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/physical-fitness-exercises.html Physical fitness exercises are a necessary complement to your healthy cooking. Here you'll learn the best fat burning exercise and some simple exercises to do at home. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:44:38 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/list-of-spices.html A list of spices is vital for any basic cooking repertoire. Here's a spices list showing common herbs and common spices to get you started, and what I have in my spice drawer. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:25:11 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/freeze-food.html Knowing how to freeze food brings many advantages to your cooking. Here are some great tips on freezing and general long term food storage, as well as some frozen food storage times to guide you. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:17:48 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/cooking-wines.html Cooking wines can add a new dimension to your food. Whether you're cooking with red wine or cooking with white wine, here's some cooking food wine advice. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:53:11 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/smart-grocery-shopping.html With smart grocery shopping, the weekly food shop shouldn't be a chore you dread. With a proper grocery checklist these grocery buying tips will make food shopping much easier. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:04:55 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/trying-new-food.html Trying new food is the best way to learn new tastes and is an important part of meal planning. When planning your meals for the week, try to include some new meals and food types. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:37:55 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/balanced-healthy-diet.html A balanced healthy diet and food variety is important for overall good nutrition. But exactly what is a balanced diet and what is healthy eating? Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:56:52 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/favorite-family-meal.html Everybody has their favorite family meal. For some, it's family dinner recipes from their childhood, for others their best meals are new. These meals are an important part of meal planning. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:01:35 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/barbecue-review.html This barbecue review will show you the best BBQ for you. Whether you like grilling with gas, or want to know about Weber barbecue grills, this section examines the different types available. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:18:32 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/perfect-scrambled-eggs.html Perfect scrambled eggs are one of my favourite breakfast dishes. Learn how to make scrambled eggs with this easy scrambled egg recipe. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:39:29 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/omelette-recipe.html Here's an omelette recipe that shows that this is one of the most simple and versatile dishes around. If you want to learn how to make an omelet, then here's a great omelet recipe to try. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:42:36 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/perfect-mashed-potatoes.html Perfect mashed potatoes are easier than you might think! If you want to make mashed potatoes or are looking for mashed potato recipes, then look no further. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:08:40 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/easy-grilling-recipes.html With these easy grilling recipes, find out why grilled meat is one of the simplest dishes to make. Whether it’s grilled steak recipes you're after, or other easy grill recipes, you'll find it here. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:33:40 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/how-to-cook-vegetables.html Knowing how to cook vegetables is an important part of a healthy diet. Healthy vegetables are very simple to cook, such as grilling vegetables, so here are a few ways you can get the best out of them. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:55:51 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/crock-pot-meals.html Crock pot meals are making a big comeback. In this slow cooker review, find out how you can easily create delicious and healthy crock pot meals. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:10:51 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/healthy-frying.html Healthy frying is all about cooking delicious, healthy food quickly and easily. Pan frying is a great way to saute chicken and just about any other type of food. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:24:23 GMT http://www.basic-cooking.com/grilling-basics.html Learning the grilling basics is a quick, easy and healthy way to prepare many different foods. If you want to grill corn on the cob or find out how to broil, it's all here. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:47:34 GMT