Cooking

Lounging around with Christine Ha

Jen of Devourer of Books — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:55:00 -0700

Known as The Blind Cook, Christine Ha was the first blind contestant on MasterChef and the winner of the third season. She sat down to chat with SheKnows about her experience on the show as well as her new cookbook, Recipes from My Home Kitchen.

Moving in with him: Cooking as a couple

Elizabeth Mitchell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen or an amateur like me, cooking with your significant other strengthens your bond and makes your new place feel like home.

Should you attend culinary school?

Marnely Rodriguez-Murray — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:15:00 -0700

Many of us dream of owning our own restaurant, writing for a big food magazine or becoming a sommelier. That’s where culinary school comes in: Is it worth the time and money? Will it be beneficial to your career choices? Here are the answers in this culinary school guide.

Must-have kitchen gadgets for a healthier you

Gabrielle Melendez — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0800

We all know perfecting healthier cooking may take some practice, but the meals are so much more rewarding than those boring salads and routine veggies. It's also no surprise that in order to cook a flavorful meal, you need the right tools of the trade. Here are some kitchen must-haves to step up your chef game!

What you need to know before you buy cookware

Heather Barnett — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0800

You can find cookware in a variety of materials, from copper to porcelain and beyond. Which one you buy depends on how you plan to use it. Find out what you need to know before dropping hundreds on that matching cook set.

Easy low-sodium substitutes for cooking

Mary Fetzer — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:15:00 -0800

Consuming less sodium helps promote a healthy heart. Take control of your family's sodium intake by making good shopping, cooking and eating choices.

Festive Valentine's Day kitchen gifts

Gabrielle Melendez — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:34:00 -0800

Try something new this Valentine's Day and surprise your loved one with more than just a card and candy. Here are some lovely gifts to make your special someone red in the cheeks!

Meet Cameron Page, star of PB&Jake

Whitney Coy — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:35:00 -0800

This 11-year-old actor is the star of one of SheKnows TV's newest series!

In a pickle: What to do if your crockpot meal is too dry or too moist

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:00:00 -0800

Since recently becoming a mom, crockpot meals have skyrocketed on my list of favorite meals to make. A dinner that’s simple and can be thrown together before leaving for work is a must for many moms.

In a pickle: What to do if the turkey's not done on time

Sarah Brooks — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0800

Last Thanksgiving, everything was cooked, warmed and ready to go. Only one problem — the turkey was nowhere close to being done.

Fun and functional outdoor grills

Heather Barnett — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:35:00 -0700

It's the time of year for cookouts with friends and family , which means you may be shopping around for a new grill that looks as good as it works. While your man may be satisfied with whatever he can find at a garage sale, we ladies want our outdoor cooking environments to be as personalized as the kitchen we have indoors.

5 Fun ways Pinterest can inspire your life

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 -0700

Here at SheKnows we love Pinterest. The virtual pin board is a great way to share our favorite things but it can also be a fun way to get inspired. Bored with your daily routine? Just head over to Pinterest and you’ll be inundated with fresh ideas. Read on for some the best ways the current top of the social media heap can help spice up your life.

How to boil an egg

Laura Willard — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:25:00 -0800

Hard-boiled eggs make a great protein-packed addition to your breakfast or a tasty snack when you're on the go. Of course, they're only fast if you have them ready in your fridge! Learn how to properly hard-boil an egg with our helpful tips.

Fun foodie gifts for the kid chef

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:24:00 -0800

If there is an aspiring young chef on your Christmas gift list, look no further than our kid-friendly foodie gift guide. From kid-sized chefwear to fun kitchen gadgets, the following kid chef gifts will delight your budding gourmands.

Chef secrets: The best kitchen appliances

Whitney Coy — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:34:00 -0800

Every kitchen has a refrigerator and an oven, but what about those extra appliances that make a kitchen your own? It’s those smaller pieces, tailored to specific foods and styles of cooking, which make working in your kitchen less of a chore and more of a hobby.

Olive oil: The secrets of cooking with extra virgin olive oil

Viktorija Todorovska — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0800

Today’s cooks have a wide choice of cooking fats, from lard and shortening to a variety of nut and vegetable oils. But many ignore extra virgin olive oil believing it isn’t appropriate for cooking and baking. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Kids help with the cooking? Sure!

Jen Klein — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:15:00 -0700

Sometimes our lives get so busy that feeding our family can feel like a chore. After a long day, toiling in the kitchen seems like…not a treat. But you have to eat and so do your kids, so you do it. Wouldn’t it be nice if your kids could help you in the kitchen? A little bonding time could make that toil seem less like toil and more like fun. And you’ll be teaching your kids some terrific life skills. One day, you’ll even be able to call ahead and dinner will be waiting for you when you get home, thanks to your kitchen-confident kids!

10 Frugal family fun ideas

Suzi Milovanovic — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:39:00 -0700

As parents, we can easily get wrapped up planning big, elaborate and expensive outings with our children to places like the circus or amusement parks. While those events are great, there are also small, simple things that bring them just as much joy and still respect the family budget.

5 Great green kitchen gadgets

Lauren Fairbanks — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:30:00 -0700

With every other type of energy-saving green device on the market, it’s no surprise consumers can “go green” in their kitchens, too. Whether it’s cooking utensils made out of sustainable materials or energy-efficient stoves, there are many ways in which eco-conscious cookers can make their kitchen space more eco-friendly.

Best disease-prevention tips for women

Janice McDuffee — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:29:00 -0700

When you hear the word “diet,” your mind likely goes right to “weight loss,” then maybe you start to think about your skinny jeans, or the warm weather and the ever-creeping swimsuit season. But where your mind should go when it hears that four-letter word is much more important than just having a smokin’-hot bod -- at the top of your priorities should be keeping your body healthy.

Chef Fabio Viviani: Eco-friendly cookware and recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:11:00 -0700

Looking for a tasty way to go green in the kitchen? Try swapping your conventional non-stick cookware for an eco-friendly brand of cookware that is passionately recommended by a celebrity chef! Leading Italian cookware maker Bialetti recently partnered with the fan favorite Top Chef star chef Fabio Viviani to promote their new Aeternum eco-friendly pans. Here’s what chef Viviani has to say about the green cookware and a few of his favorite Italian recipes that you, too, can cook to delicious perfection.