Tips and Techniques

Alexandria's Top Ten Cooking Tips [ Kids ] - A 7-year-old chef shares her secrets for success in the kitchen.

Being Safe in the Kitchen [ Kids ] - Article helping kids use the kitchen safely.

Cooking Tips and Resources [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Basic tips for getting off on the right foot in the kitchen.

Cook's Thesaurus [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.

Good Housekeeping: Troubleshooting Your Cookie Problems [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Gives tips to baking cookies like a pro, with problems and solutions.

Holiday Cooking Tips [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes tips on Thanksgiving cooking.

How to Read a Recipe [ Kids/Teens ] - Colorful step-by-step guide shows how most recipes are easy to read and simple to follow.

Kids Cooking [ Kids ] - Easy recipes for school age children ages 7-12. Each recipe includes: preparation time, equipment needs, food related trivia, and safety and clean-up tips.

Measurements Conversion Chart [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A guide to converting measurements. Answers questions such as how many tablespoons are in a cup and how quarts are in a liter.

Take a Look at Cooking [ Kids/Teens ] - Illustrated article teaches the basics of the kitchen, explains what recipes are best, tells how to find them, and provides suggestions for creative cooking.