Storing Vegetables

How to Cook Lentils in Rice Cooker

rice-cooker

Lentils are small legumes, available in a wonderful variety of distinctive colors, such as red, brown, black, and green, in small to medium sizes. Cooking lentils is so easy, the smaller, the more quickly it will cook, such as the earthy flavored small red lentils. Lentils are a popular choice with vegetarians, and especially in…

Storing Lentils

Lentils legumes

Lentils are a very useful type of grain legume which also known as pulses. These are one of the best items to have in one’s pantry because they have a long shell life and they make nutritious meals. Apart from being convenient and easy to cook, lentils are a rich source of carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins…

Cutting Onions Without Tears

Norpro onion cutter

Anyone who has ever spent any time in the kitchen can appreciate the value of cutting onions without tears. As we have all experienced, when you cut into an onion you are releasing a gas that reacts with the water present in your eyes, causing the familiar stinging sensation that causes us to tear up….

How To Freeze Corn On The Cob

Freezing Corn Cob

If you have ever grilled corn, you have probably wondered how to freeze corn on the cob. Well, it is a pretty simple process. In fact, by the time you are done reading this article, you will be a master at saving those delicious cobs for later. Freezing corn on the cob begins with husking…

Freezing Squash – 2 Simple Methods

Freezing Squash

Summer is a delightful time of year for growing summer squash and reaping the rewards. Harvesting and freezing squash for tasty meals during the winter is worth a few minutes effort. Bargain shoppers take advantage of great deals at farmers markets each summer purchasing large quantities for freezing. Don’t feel intimidated if you are not…

Blanching Green Beans – Simple Steps

Blanching Green Beans

Growing green beans right in your own backyard allows you to have the freshest vegetables on your table. However, to maintain the freshness of the vegetables for a period of time there are simple steps that you should take. One of the steps is blanching – it’s a crucial step before freezing green beans. Blanching…

How To Freeze Zucchini – The Right Way

how to freeze Zucchini

Many people try to freeze zucchini but often end up with a bag of mushy squash. Knowing how to freeze zucchini properly is actually not difficult and you can maximize your enjoyment of this healthy vegetable if you use the right freezing methods. Zucchini is a wonderful vegetable which is used in many delectable recipes around the world. Summertime usually yields a bounty of this handsomely green vegetable. It is in such plenty that you cannot give it all away.

How To Freeze Corn In Four Easy Steps

freezing-corn

Corn is a healthy treat and a great way to get your vegetables in the summer. Freshly picked corn is a summer snack that you can also enjoy all year round. By going to the market in season, buying bushels of corn, and freezing them, you can enjoy this summer treat even in the winter…

How To Can Tomatoes At Home

How to can tomatoes?

If you have a good harvest of tomatoes you could can them at home. If you do not know the procedure you can easily learn how to can tomatoes – a great way of storing vegetables. Once you can them you will be able to enjoy fresh tomatoes all through the year. Using 1 bushel…

Freezing Peppers For The Off Season

how to freeze peppers

Peppers are a favorite undertaking for many home gardeners and add a zest to foods when freshly picked. Freezing peppers just as freezing vegetables in general, is a great method of storing vegetables to take advantage of an abundant crop, or sale prices at a supermarket. The procedure is easy and will yield dividends over…