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Oven-Broiling | Pan-Broiling Broiling and grilling are essentially the same technique: the application of intense, direct heat to the meat, one side at a time. In grilling, the heat is below the meat; in broiling the heat comes from above (usually in an oven).

General Guidelines | Charcoal Grill | Gas Grill | Doneness | Roasting a Whole Lamb Rotisserie cooking requires three key components: The spit assembly, a means to turn the spit, and a heat source for cooking.

Carrot Preparation | Carrot Cooking | Tips Carrots A plant of the parsley family with feathery green leaves and an orange root that can be eaten raw or cooked.

Extreme care is necessary to ensure safety when deep-frying a whole turkey. Because the required equipment can be cumbersome and the large quantity of hot oil necessary for cooking a whole bird can be dangerous, deep-frying a whole turkey is much less safe than deep-frying food on a smaller scale.

Steaks and burgers are not the only foods to enjoy on the grill. Add grilled fruits and vegetables to your next cookout menu. Grilling fruit brings out its natural sweetness and the flavor of the grilled vegetables is enhanced when they are lightly charred.

Knife Blades | Knife Construction | Knife Handles | Types of Knives Maintaining and Storing Knives | Tools for Sharpening Knives There are hundreds of different types of knives.

Mushroom Preparation | Mushroom Cooking Tips Mushrooms The mushroom is just one of a very large, diverse group of organisms called fungi. It is similar to a plant but lacks chlorophyll, so they cannot produce food for themselves through photosynthesis.

Decorative Tops Double crust pies offer an opportunity to decorate more than the edge trim of the pie. Decorating options include anything from simply decorative slits for venting to elaborate sculptured additions made from additional crust cut outs.

The definition of seasoning is to enhance flavor with herbs, spice, & citrus   Citrus Citrus Fruit is the fruit of various evergreen, usually spiny shrubs or trees, of the genus Citrus, native to southern and southeast Asia, having leathery, aromatic, unifoliolate compound leaves and cultivated for their juicy edible fruits that have a leathery aromatic rind.

The definition of seasoning is to enhance flavor with herbs, spice, & citrus   Spices Spice is a plant product, such as the bark, seeds, buds, fruit, stems or roots, generally used in a dried form, which have a definite flavor or aroma and are used to add flavor to foods.

The definition of seasoning is to enhance flavor with herbs, spice, & citrus Herbs Herb is the generic name given to hundreds of plants that have fragrant leaves and stems used to season foods.

Whether you are serving classic cheese fondue or delectable chocolate dipping sauce, there are basic guidelines on how to fondue. We provide you with a good understanding of the fondue pot, accessories, safety procedures, and great ideas on dipping sauces and foods.

Kitchen Tips and Techniques: Chili | Preparing Basic Chili Ingredients | Storing Leftover Ingredients Kitchen Tips and Techniques: Chili Fully develop the flavor of homemade chili by browning the meat along with the spices and onions.

Halloween . . . that time of year when you are thinking of carving pumpkins. When you are ready to carve a pumpkin you will have to choose just the right pumpkin for your pattern, clean the inside of the pumpkin, apply your pattern, and then carve the pumpkin.

Bakeware Pan Sizes | Bakeware Materials | Types of Bakeware Bakeware Pan Sizes When you are preparing to create a recipe that requires the use of bakeware, you should first determine whether you have the proper size pan.

Direct Indirect Understanding the two most popular grilling styles, Direct and Indirect, is essential for creating a perfect grilled entrée. There are instances when both Direct and Indirect methods are appropriate.

Sautéing is a dry heat cooking method that quickly cooks the pork using a little oil and high heat. The types of pork best suited for sautéing are the more tender lean cuts, such as loin chops, tenderloin medallions, cutlets, and ground patties.

Pork today is leaner than ever before, decreasing the amount of fat in diets and resulting in health benefits for all ages. But, leaner pork also affects the way pork should be cooked.

Deep-frying, also known as deep-fat frying, is a process of immersing food in a deep pot containing heated oil, which cooks the food quickly, producing a crispy surface over a tender and moist interior.

When roasting beef it is important to select the proper cut of roast beef to produce moist and tender meat when the roast beef is cooked to the desired doneness. Using the proper beef cooking times and temperatures is critical to the end results.