Home & Kitchen Guides
Practical guides for cooking, housekeeping, and home management
Bread
View all →There is nothing like freshly baked bread. Here you will find recipes and instructions about how to make your own.
Cakes
View all →Here you will find recipes and techniques for creating cakes.
How to make a marble swirl pound cake
This is a great cake. It doesn’t fall apart and good for cutting a few slices to take with you when you have no time for breakfast or just in the mood for something to snack on. It freezes well for a good reserve cake
How to make a delicious Boston cream pie with a moist chocolate cake
Boston Cream pie is not a pie, it is a cake with a creamy filling and chocolate icing. This guide will show you how to make the moist delicious chocolate cake, the cream filling and the chocolate icing. It takes a little more work than a quick cake but is worth it
How to make an easy and delicious chocolate cake
How to make chocolate cake in 5 minutes (plus 15 minutes of baking time)
How to make apple bread
Breads made with fruits and nuts are great for breakfast or a snack
How to make Honey cake
This is a super easy honey cake!
How to make easy brownies
These are the best, easiest brownies to make! They are great to make when you have surprise company coming and kids love them. It takes only a few minutes to ready them for baking and you do not need a mixer, so there is less to clean up.
Chicken and Turkey
View all →Here you will find guides about how to choose and cook chicken and turkey.
How to make chicken and pasta in one pot - Puerto Rican style
This is an easy, tasty, satisfying meal. It is similar to arroz con pollo but with noodles instead of rice. Everything is cooked in only one pot.
How to make Chicken Chow Mein - Chinese food
This recipe is a great way to use your leftover chicken. It can be served over spaghetti
How to make a tasty casserole with left overs
If you want to make something tasty from leftovers this recipe is for you. This casserole can be eaten right away, frozen for times when you are not in the mood or too busy to cook or need something ready for the kids
How to cut a whole chicken into parts for cooking
This guide will show you how to cut a whole chicken into parts. You need to be comfortable using a very sharp knife and with the idea. *Warning - This guide is not for the faint of heart.
How to make Chicken - Italian chicken Cacciatora style
This is a tender chicken dish, cooked in and smothered with a delicious topping made from tomatoes, carrots and basil
How to make Thai chicken salad
This is an excellent cold salad that is quick to put together
Cocktails
View all →Here you will find recipes and directions for making cocktails.
How to make a fruit liqueur
Fruit liqueur is delicious, cheap, easy to make and you don't need any special equipment. It makes a great gift for the holidays.
How to make the drink " Screw driver"
This is a popular drink based on vodka and orange juice, Some say that it got its name because it was invented by a group of engineers who mixed the vodka and orange juice with their screwdrivers.
How to make the cocktail called "San Francisco"
In this guide we will explain how to make the drink "San Francisco". This drink tastes exotic and fruity. It will give you a feeling of summer and holiday all year round.
How to make a Bloody Mary
A bloody Mary cocktail is based on tomato juice and vodka. This guide will show you how to make it.
How to make the cocktail "sex on the beach"
Yes, this exotic drink has a provocation name.. It is an official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association.
Cookies
View all →There is nothing like the pleasant smell that fills the house when baking cookies. In this category you will find recipes for cookies of all kinds. Do you have a delicious cookie recipe that you would like to share?
How to make Grandma’s rolled cookies
These delicious filled roll cookies are made with a flaky dough and are a special treat
How to make giant chocolate sugar cookies
These large cookies are rich with chocolate flavor and a treat for kids and chocolate lovers
How to make pecan cookies
It was love at first bite. These balls pecans are delicious and easy to make. I had to get the recipe. My friend was nice enough to send it right away, et voila! Simple and amazing!
Desserts
View all →Dessert is a treat and the perfect way to end a good meal. A good dessert can range from a simply fruit salad to ones that are complicated to prepare. Some say that life is short or uncertain and you should eat dessert first.
How to make a marble swirl pound cake
This is a great cake. It doesn’t fall apart and good for cutting a few slices to take with you when you have no time for breakfast or just in the mood for something to snack on. It freezes well for a good reserve cake
How to make a delicious Boston cream pie with a moist chocolate cake
Boston Cream pie is not a pie, it is a cake with a creamy filling and chocolate icing. This guide will show you how to make the moist delicious chocolate cake, the cream filling and the chocolate icing. It takes a little more work than a quick cake but is worth it
How to make a frozen dessert from strawberries
This is a simple refreshing frozen desert that doesn't use cream or milk.
How to make apple bread
Breads made with fruits and nuts are great for breakfast or a snack
How to make Grandma’s rolled cookies
These delicious filled roll cookies are made with a flaky dough and are a special treat
How to make Honey cake
This is a super easy honey cake!
Fish
View all →Here you will find guides about how to choose and cook fish.
How to make a great tuna salad
You haven't tasted a tuna salad like this before! It's quick and easy and will make you forget any other tuna salad.
How to cook Salmon Filets or Salmon Steaks on the barbeque
Salmon taste delicious barbequed. It has a rich flavor, smooth texture and is full of omega-3 fatty acids
Food - General
View all →Here you can find guides that explain how to make great dishes such as pasta, pies, soups, salads and more.
How to make a great tuna salad
You haven't tasted a tuna salad like this before! It's quick and easy and will make you forget any other tuna salad.
How to make the perfect omelette
There is no better way to start the morning than with a fluffy and light omelet. This guide will show you how to make the perfect omelet.
How to make the Yemenite hot pepper spread Zhug
Zhug is very quick and easy to make. This recipe is for hot pepper lovers. Hot! Hot! Hot!
How to make the absolute best sweet potato soup
This is a super easy and yummy soup!
How to lose weight or keep from gaining it back with a guilt-free snack
One of the big problems in weight control is a mood to snack or real hunger and nothing guilt-free ready to put in your mouth - NOW. This guide will show you how to prepare a snack that will satisfy the need to crunch, fill you up and help you feel more in control
How to make chicken and pasta in one pot - Puerto Rican style
This is an easy, tasty, satisfying meal. It is similar to arroz con pollo but with noodles instead of rice. Everything is cooked in only one pot.
General Guides about Cats
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General Guides about Fish
View all →General guides about fish
General Guides for Baking and Desserts
View all →General guides for baking and desserts.
How to make Grandma’s rolled cookies
These delicious filled roll cookies are made with a flaky dough and are a special treat
How to make flat bread when you are roughing it
When your are hiking or spending a lot of time outdoor it is always nice to make interesting things you wouldn't do otherwise. This guide explains how to make flat bread outdoors.
How to make dough
This guide will explain how to prepare dough for different purposes.
General Guides for Fruit and Vegetables
View all →General guides for fruit and vegetables
How to make the absolute best sweet potato soup
This is a super easy and yummy soup!
How to lose weight or keep from gaining it back with a guilt-free snack
One of the big problems in weight control is a mood to snack or real hunger and nothing guilt-free ready to put in your mouth - NOW. This guide will show you how to prepare a snack that will satisfy the need to crunch, fill you up and help you feel more in control
How to make lentil stew
This is a very easy, very tasty, filling stew made with lentils, potatoes and zucchini
How to make Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce is delicious and very easy to make. It is based on fresh basil leaves with the addition of garlic, olive oil, nuts and parmesan cheese. You can enjoy it as a pasta sauce, spread on bread, in sandwiches, on potatoes and on grilled chicken or fish
How to make Barbequed Vegetarian Hamburgers with Portobello Mushrooms
Portabellas mushrooms are nice and meaty. If you are a vegetarian, trying to lose weight or to reduce cholesterol in your diet they are a good replacement for a hamburgers.
General Guides for Green Cleaning
View all →General guides about green cleaning
General Guides for Home Maintenance
View all →General guides for home maintenance
General Guides for Meat, Fish and Poultry
View all →General guides for meat, fish and poultry
How to make a one pot meal of pasta with meat and corn
This is an easy one pot dish. No strainer or other pots to clean up and a favorite of kids and pasta lovers
How to make barbequed hamburgers
Kids love hamburgers and so do adults. They are a great barbeque food and quick and easy to make. Beef hamburgers are the popular, but different meats can be used alone or even mixed together with beef.
General Guides to Housekeeping
View all →General guides for housekeeping
How to make a towel dog. Towel origami
Towel origami or towel folding is a nice way to surprise guests on cruise ships and hotels. Towels are folded into cute animals, birds and other creations. Now you can do it in your home. This guide will show you how to fold towels into a dog.
How to fold and organize your tee shirts
Do you have a big mess and forgotten tee shirts somewhere in your drawer? This guide will show you how to fold them so you can see them all.
How to make a hanging organizer from a hanger and envelopes
This guide will show you how easy it is to make an organizer from paper. You can hang it in the closet or on the wall.
How to make a bunny from a washcloth
This is a fun way to fold a washcloth. It can be used as a cute present for newborns and there is a place you can insert a little item in the back.
How to make a paper holder for cords
These paper holders are quick and easy to make. Use them to keep cords untangled. You can hang them on a knob or hook for easy access and less clutter
How to make paper wipes
If you like having cleaning materials easily available or you just want to save money on buying ready wipes this guide is for you. You can make your own baby wipes, disinfecting wipes and cleaning wipes with the cleaning liquids of your choice and it only takes a few minutes to make.
Napkin Folding
View all →Your table setting will have that special touch if the napkins are folded into pretty and interesting shapes. Here you will find guides to help you learn how to fold napkins.
How to make a napkin fan fold.
This napkin fold is very easy to make and is an impressive addition to your holiday table setting.
How to fold a 2 colored pocket napkin fold
This is an impressive napkin fold that uses 2 different colored napkins to create pockets of different colors.
How to fold the bird of paradise napkin fold
This guide will show you how to fold the impressive bird of paradise napkin fold. It can stand on a plate or put in a wine glass.
How to fold the Bishop's Mitre napkin fold
Napkin folding adds that special touch to your festive table setting. This guide will show you how to fold the classic Bishop’s Mitre napkin fold.
How to make an origami bracelet. Origami for children
This guide will show you how to fold an origami bracelet. It can also be used as a napkin ring. Children like to make this model.
Napkin folding - How to fold a napkin into a heart.
This guide will show you how to fold a cloth or paper napkin into a heart. It adds a nice touch to your table setting for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or for someone special.
Pasta
View all →Here you will find a wide variety of pasta recipes that include pasta with cream and sweet potatoes, meat pasta, pasta sauce, mushrooms and much more.
How to make chicken and pasta in one pot - Puerto Rican style
This is an easy, tasty, satisfying meal. It is similar to arroz con pollo but with noodles instead of rice. Everything is cooked in only one pot.
How to make a one pot meal of pasta with meat and corn
This is an easy one pot dish. No strainer or other pots to clean up and a favorite of kids and pasta lovers
How to make a baked macaroni and cheese pie
This baked macaroni and cheese recipe is slightly different from well known dish of macaroni and cheese. It looks festive and holds together well. If you have any leftovers or like to prepare portions ahead of time it is easier to cut and freeze.
Salads
View all →Here you will find guides and recipes for salads.
How to make the Yemenite hot pepper spread Zhug
Zhug is very quick and easy to make. This recipe is for hot pepper lovers. Hot! Hot! Hot!
How to lose weight or keep from gaining it back with a guilt-free snack
One of the big problems in weight control is a mood to snack or real hunger and nothing guilt-free ready to put in your mouth - NOW. This guide will show you how to prepare a snack that will satisfy the need to crunch, fill you up and help you feel more in control
How to make Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce is delicious and very easy to make. It is based on fresh basil leaves with the addition of garlic, olive oil, nuts and parmesan cheese. You can enjoy it as a pasta sauce, spread on bread, in sandwiches, on potatoes and on grilled chicken or fish
How to make Thai chicken salad
This is an excellent cold salad that is quick to put together
Sauces, Dressings and Spreads
View all →Here you will find guides explaining how to prepare spreads, sauces and dressings.
How to make the Yemenite hot pepper spread Zhug
Zhug is very quick and easy to make. This recipe is for hot pepper lovers. Hot! Hot! Hot!
How to make Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce is delicious and very easy to make. It is based on fresh basil leaves with the addition of garlic, olive oil, nuts and parmesan cheese. You can enjoy it as a pasta sauce, spread on bread, in sandwiches, on potatoes and on grilled chicken or fish
Types of Fish
View all →Debating which fish to buy? Want to buy a special fish that probably requires special care. Here you will find information about the different types of fish.