top 10 cooking mistakes

Check out Keith Law's top 10 cooking mistakes over at his blog the dish. Keith covers some great cooking advice and will prod you in the right direction to get over some fears.

it's out there

this month we're looking for all of the great recipe and cooking sites on the web. considering fast easy recipes is a recipe aggregator, we figured why not aggregate a month of great sites that inspire us.

cooking for 2

Sometimes pairing down recipes is more difficult than you'd think. Especially when a recipe calls for an odd number of an ingredient. The secret is to divide by volume. You end up wasting some, but it works.

cupid's kitchen

Turn cooking into a fun way to spend time with your partner. Not only will it bring you closer together, you'll save money by eating in. Here are tips to help you get started:

- get inspired by watching cooking shows or bring up old memories of favorites your grandma used to make.
- start simple. find recipes with few ingredients and easy steps.
- keep it fun. set the table with candles and wine or pack things up to go for an out or indoor picnic.
- make a date of it. from the meal selection, the grocery shopping, the cooking itself, the eating and the cleaning up.

healthy cooking techniques

When cutting back on sodium, fat, and cholesterol, how you cook is just as important as what you cook. You can prepare foods with little or no oil for a healthier way of cooking.

Bake: Since baking generally does not require that you add fat to the food, it is a great alternative for cooking.

Microwave: This is a good alternative because it's fast and doesn't add any fat or calories.

Steam: Steaming is a way to keep all the nutrients in the food as well as the flavor.