Slow cookers are designed to simmer food on low heat over an extended period of time. Most slow cookers have three settings: Low: Cooks for eight hours - 170°F High: Cooks for six hours -...

Baking is a term most often used when the recipe calls for dry cooking food in the oven. Some recipes call for covered baking, while other recipes do not require that the food be covered...

Aioli, a creamy emulsion, is made up of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Lemon juice, a key ingredient, lends the aioli a tangy flavor and adds bright acidity. Making aioli is...

One of the most frustrating things that can happen when cooking beans is that the beans just won't soften. Especially since beans already take so long to cook, depending on the type of bean, of...

When using oil to pan fry food, you may sometimes feel like you are not completely sure how much oil to use in the pan. Here is a quick helpful table with most common foods and how much oil for pan...

You may find that some recipes call for using plastic wrap in boiling water, for example, poaching eggs in clingfilm. The recipe may require that you brush the plastic wrap with oil or butter to...