Articles & Books From Cooking & Baking

Article / Updated 07-26-2023
Sandwiches, personal pizzas, and quesadillas are delicious and convenient options for college students and other single adults. These versatile, popular dishes are tried-and-true satisfiers when it comes to lunch-hour dining. Squelch the urge to order take-out because you can most definitely make something much tastier, much healthier, and much more economical at home.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-02-2023
You start a recipe and suddenly realize you’re missing an ingredient! Oh no, what can you do? Before dashing out to the market, check out this Cheat Sheet for simple substitutions when you’re in a baking jam.Or, perhaps, you want some great resources for help when you’re baking. You’ve come to the right place.
Cooking For One For Dummies
Serve yourself something amazing—you’re worth it Cooking For One For Dummies is full of recipes to inspire you to create delicious meals, without packing your fridge full of forgotten leftovers. Learn to make mug cakes in the microwave, teriyaki salmon, and everything in between, with easy-to-follow instructions.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-15-2023
Cooking for yourself is a skill anyone can do, whether you are 16 years old or 96 years old. Making your own meals from scratch can be immensely satisfying while also saving you money, allowing more control over your nutritional intake, and providing an outlet to express your creativity.Being able to shop, prep, cook, and feed yourself is the ultimate in self-sufficiency that will bring you energy and joy for the rest of your life.
Article / Updated 12-05-2022
Not another kitchen gadget, right? Overall, I am a fan of an excellent knife and solid cutting board for most salad recipes. Tools can help with storage and preparation techniques, and they can enhance your use of ingredients. ©Christian / Adobe StockA mandoline tool allows you to easily slice vegetables into a uniform thickness.
Salad Recipes For Dummies
Tap into the secrets of great salads, from sassy dressings to crispy, crunchy greens that awaken your taste buds.Salad Recipes For Dummies is packed with 150+ recipes for delicious salads for every lifestyle. Discover different ways to craft a salad, from zesty dressings to unique greens and grains. Explore the necessary tools to serve creative salads, from knife skills to a composed design.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-15-2022
When crafting that perfect salad, you need to know how to select the best green for the bowl and whisk up a simple and delicious salad dressing. If you’re in a hurry, you need tips for pulling together a quick and easy salad, too. Get your salad bowls ready — here are some tips to get started!How to pick the best greens and best lettuce for saladMany people were raised on iceberg or romaine lettuces, but you have a wide variety of leafy greens to choose from.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 10-20-2022
Cooking Persian food at home is exciting and easy! All you have to do is say yes to adventure, new flavors, and new techniques.After you’ve learned about advieh (Persian spice mix) and understood the building blocks of a khoresh (Persian braise) and polow khoresh (Persian-style rice), you’ll be putting one together in no time at all.
Persian Cooking For Dummies
Taste Real Home-cooked Persian Food for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner The most celebrated Persian chef in America, Najmieh Batmanglij brings you her favorite traditional, healthy Persian dishes, simplified for modern American kitchens. Persian Cooking For Dummies, written for cooks of all skill levels will transform the way you cook.
Zero Waste Cooking For Dummies
Your recipe for saving the planet (and some money too!)If you’re like many of us, you waste your fair share of food. And you may think that food waste is an inevitable part of modern life. But in Zero Waste Cooking For Dummies, you’ll learn a little about sustainability in agriculture and where your food comes from, and how to organize your kitchen for less waste.