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How to Cook Tender Moist Scrambled Eggs Scrambled eggs are a busy cook’s best friend. They can be thrown together for a quick nutritious dinner or lingered over at a leisurely brunch. Because eggs are so affordable they are a great asset to families on a budget. Avocados the Perfect Fruit for Guacamole or Milk Shakes? The avocado is a pear shaped fruit that can also be known as an alligator pear. Avocados are grown in warm temperate climates with the average avocado tree producing around 120 avocados a year. Dandelions for the Kitchen Edible dandelions (not the type growing in the grass) are packed full of nutrition and can be a valuable assest in the kitchen. Dandelions contain vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, potassium and iron. Because of there high vitamin content dandelions are a perfect addition to a healthy diet. From Allspice to Turmeric 19 Spices to Wow your Cooking Have you ever wondered what to do with allspice or bought lemongrass and thought what now. Wonder no more here are 19 spices and how they can be used in everyday cooking. Espresso Do’s and Don’ts When you finally decide to stay in for a hot steaming shot of espresso you need to follow some guidelines or you will end up with a bitter and unarguably pour coffee alternative. Braising as a Way to Cook Pot Roast Pot roasts have two distinct types of muscle components long thin muscle fibers that are visible as grain and connective tissue that is the translucent film that covers the muscle fibers. Both types of muscle components must be broken down during cooking in order for a moist and tender pot roast. Braising is an excellent choice when it comes to cooking pot roast. From Buttermilk Pancakes to Blueberry Pancakes During the spring of the year when lent is at hand and Easter is a mere 10 weeks away pancakes are on many peoples minds. The Tuesday before lent begins is traditionally pancake Tuesday. The origins of pancake Tuesday go back to when eggs, sugar and butter were not allowed during lent so people needed to use up these ingredients before lent began. Since eggs, sugar and butter are primary ingredients in pancakes we now have pancake Tuesday. Three New Uses for Zipper Storage Bags Zipper type plastic storage bags are a staple in most kitchens. Zipper storage bags can easily be found holding a sandwich for lunch or a handful of cereal for a toddler. Zipper storage bags are versatile, easy to use and low in cost. With the advent of various sizes of zipper storage bags and freezer zipper storage bags the range of uses for zipper storage bags is quickly increasing. Types of Beef Roasts There are four main categories of beef roasts with a wide selection of beef roasts in each category. It can be intimidating to shop for beef roasts when there is so much to choose from. For ease in grocery shopping when it comes to beef roasts follow this simple break down of each main category of beef roast. Easy to Follow Vegetable Steaming Guide Steamed vegetables are packed full of vitamins and minerals and are a healthy way to eat your required servings of vegetables every day. Steamed vegetables can be served alone, with a drizzling of sauce or sprinkled with kosher salt and pepper. How to Throw a Better Party Whether it’s for Christmas, Thanksgiving or just for fun parties are always a treat. Guests can come to your home and enjoy themselves while mingling with others as you causally move around the room enjoying all the unique personalities of your family and friends. But when the party is at your home it can become quickly overwhelming to plan and host. Here is a simple easy to follow guide to throwing a better party. Basic Terms on Chinese Restaurant Menus In today’s modern Chinese restaurants even a more traditional menu will come with English translations for many of the more common Chinese food terms. It is, however, always handy to have knowledge of some to the basic terms just in case you find yourself in need. Here are eleven definitions that range from vegetables to duck for some of the more common items found in Chinese restaurants. Chinese Cooking Techniques The variety of Chinese food dishes and Chinese food recipes available today is wider than in any previous decade. One can easily find Chinese food recipes for Chop Suey, which is not an authentic Chinese dish, along side of Hunan Beef. It is interesting to note that what many refer to as Chow Mein noodles is really a simpler crunchy version of the real thing. How to Lower the Fat when Sautéing When a recipe calls for sautéing the first ingredient is almost always some sort of fat. This may be butter, olive oil or a rendered animal fat such as lard. The reason vegetables are sautéed is to help bring out the flavor of the vegetables. Thin sliced meats can also be sautéed alone or with vegetables to make a quick stir fry. How to Thicken Soups with out the Fat Smooth and creamy soups are so pleasing to the pallet with there smooth texture and buttery taste. However these types of soups are often times high in fat and cholesterol. There are easy ways to still be able to enjoy hearty thick soups with less fat and less cholesterol. The Crispy Chippy History of the Potato Chip Opening a bag of crispy salty potato chips is so much more than a tantalizing treat. Potato chips are steeped in a history that dates all the way back to 1853 when George Crum inadvertently invented the potato chip. What to look for in Nutrient Rich Oranges Oranges contain a range of nutrients that encompass more than just Vitamin C. Oranges contain foliate, fiber, antioxidants, potassium, thiamin calcium and magnesium. It is estimated that one orange can provide as much as 2/3 to all of the daily requirements of Vitamin C. The Facts on Almond Nutrition Almonds can be found in such common places as on top of a salad or as a snack while on a plane. They are packed full on nutritional value and are tasty to eat. Almonds are so versatile that they can be used as a key ingredient in dessert or found as a snack in between meals.