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To begin this simple frosting design, apply the top coat of frosting and smooth it on the top and sides. A frosting such as a buttercream frosting should be used with this circled ridges frosting design so that it holds the details of the design when decorating cakes or other desserts.

To begin this simple frosting design, apply the top coat of frosting and smooth it on the top and sides. When creating this wavy line frosting design, a decorating comb is very useful but as shown below, a fork will also work when using this design for decorating cakes and other desserts.

This simple frosting design requires a little extra frosting so be sure to make extra and spread it on thicker both on the sides and the top. Begin by smoothing the frosting around the sides and on top of the cake.

Equipment | Tips | Flavorings | How to Make Fudge | How to Store Fudge Making homemade fudge is a holiday family tradition in many households. The fudge is made to be enjoyed by family members but is many times given to others as a gift during the holidays.

Stages of Sugar | Testing with a Candy Thermometer | Testing with Cold Water Method When a recipe indicates that a sugar mixture needs to cook to a specific stage, the most accurate method to use is a candy thermometer to test the temperature as it is cooking.

Fried green tomatoes may not be the first dish you think of when selecting a side dish for your meal but after trying the recipe below, you may change your mind. These crispy coated green tomatoes provide a tangy flavor and crunchy texture that goes well with many foods.

Rotisserie Grilling Lamb | Rotisserie Roasting a Whole Lamb | Doneness For general guidelines on rotisserie grilling, see Rotisserie Grilling Basics. Rotisserie Grilling Lamb Cuts of lamb that have a basic cylindrical shape and a fairly even distribution of weight are suitable for cooking on a rotisserie.

Rotisserie Grilling Beef | Doneness For general guidelines on rotisserie grilling, see Rotisserie Grilling Basics. Rotisserie Grilling Beef There are two methods of cooking beef using a rotisserie: direct heat cooking and indirect heat cooking.

The required cooking temperature and the method for grilling turkey depend on the thickness of the turkey meat and whether or not the skin is removed. Grilling turkey parts or slices would be done using direct heat. Grilling a whole turkey would be done using indirect heat.

Preparing Squash | Grilling Summer Squash | Grilling Winter Squash | Tips Grilling is a great way to enjoy summer and winter squash. Grilling provides a wonderful smoked flavor to the squash.

Grilling with Direct Heat | Grilling with Indirect Heat Cooking with direct heat and cooking with indirect heat are the methods most often used when grilling. It is important to understand the differences between the two methods to ensure success when grilling.

See More Information on Making Homemade Ice Cream:How to Make Homemade Ice Cream | Homemade Ice Cream Freezing MethodsSafety & Storage of Homemade Ice Cream | Tips on Making Homemade Ice CreamVanilla Custard | Strawberry | Cookies 'N' Cream There are two basic types of ice cream, one being a custard style that is made with eggs and the other type that is made without eggs.

Additional Rhubarb Information:All About Rhubarb | Rhubarb Preparation | Rhubarb Cooking Selecting a Container | Blanching Rhubarb | Freezing Methods Rhubarb can be frozen so it can be stored for a longer period of time.

Bulgur Wheat Defined | Cooking Bulgur Wheat The three basic techniques for cooking grains with hot liquid are boiling, absorption, and steaming, which are perhaps the most popular methods for cooking all whole grains.

Lefse Equipment | Lefse Recipes | Lefse Storage | Lefse Tips Lefse is a Scandinavian flatbread made with potatoes. The dough is rolled very thin and then fried on a hot grill.

Apples can be cooked using many methods. They can be cooked on their own and eaten as a side dish, or they can be cooked up to create recipes such as delicious apple butter. Also, to serve with meats, such as ham, pork, and poultry, try making Caramelized Apples as a side dish.

Sweet Corn Preparation | Cooking Corn on the Cob | Grilling Sweet CornCreamed Corn | Freezing Sweet Corn | Tips Sweet Corn Corn is a tall cereal plant consisting of strong jointed stems supporting large ears containing kernels.

See More Information on Canning Vegetables and Fruits:Canning Preparation | Canning Temperatures and Processing TimesCanning Methods | Canning Safety, Storage, and Tips Canning Supplies | Canning Ingredients Canning is the process used to preserve fruits and vegetables for long term shelf storage.

Sautéing | Pan-Frying | Stir-Frying | Deep-Frying | Grilling and BroilingBaking with Olive Oil | Smoke Point | Cooking Guidelines Sautéing Sautéing is a cooking process using high heat that browns and sears food quickly in a small quantity of oil or fat in a skillet.

Most of the edible fats described below are solid or semisolid at room temperature and most are from animal sources. A small number of plant fats are also naturally solid or semisolid at room temperature.