Gourmet Articles

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Shannon N Jefferson @ Thursday, 19th July 2007 @ 1:04 AM

Quick chicken breast casserole is very popular in European & Asian countries. These 3 recipes below, by only reading it, will make your mouth watered and a strong will to start cooking that easy chicken breast casserole. Chicken Breast Casserole Recipe Ingredients: ~6 skinned and boned chicken ~Garlic ~Salt ~Pepper ~3 eggs ~1 packet of bread crumbs ~1 cup of milk ~Butter ~2 small cans of mushrooms ~1 lb of mozzarella cheese Chicken Breast Cass... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jonathan T. Teng @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 12:35 AM

Would you want to know an easy way to cook shellfish on the grill or, when the weather cools off, on the oven? A portable clambake is usually the answer. Based on the classic method of cooking en papillote (in packages but with aluminum foil, instead of parchment paper), the packages can be placed directly on the grill. If you want it exotic and really delicious, add some Asian ingredients. Absolutely no sticking, turning and judging issues with this technique, it allows you to get... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Craig Chambers @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 12:34 AM

Gourmet cooking is often thought of as being only done by highly trained chefs in five star gourmet restaurants. Have you ever wished you could be a gourmet chef or desired to refine your cooking skills? Although these talented chefs are truly masters at what they do, it is also possible to learn the art of fine cooking at home and on your own. Gourmet cooking is fun and is a great way to add a little magic to a special moment. Want to create a perfect anniversary meal for your parents or thinki... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jonathan T. Teng @ Sunday, 15th July 2007 @ 6:32 PM

Fennel seeds are grown in many places. A highly expensive fennel pollens or fennel seeds which have an aromatic flavor to it have relatively long cooking times and can be classed as a slightly complicated dish. By nature, fennel is an herb which form a bulb-like structure. Primarily used in Mediterranean to add flavor to fish dishes, they are also grown in much of the Asian sub-continent. The dialects in places where it is grown has given it variety of names. Compared to wild fenne... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Juzaily Ramli @ Monday, 9th July 2007 @ 12:46 AM

Chinese cooking and sauces go hand in hand. There cannot be one without the other and for good reason too! These two are main components in Chinese culinary culture. Usually, American Chinese cooking uses vegetables and the sauces are generally used as garnishing or to prepare authentic recipes. It is important to know that in Chinese dishes, many types of spices are used, and even more sauces are utilized. Fried rice, noodles and Manchurian are the three common dishes which are prepared using d... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By kenji sakamoto @ Friday, 6th July 2007 @ 8:10 PM

If you are not the biggest fan about sushi, you are not the only one. What I do not understand is why people say they do not like sushi when they have not even tried it before. As with most foods, there are several variations and different ways to cook it. All it takes is a little bit of courage to try out the different variations and who knows, you may find something that you like. Sushi is one of the best nutritional sources available to us, which may be one reason people are turned ... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Monday, 2nd July 2007 @ 5:31 PM

There are a number of specializations you can go into as a chef. There are no rules that say you have to be the executive or sous chef, chronically loaded down with an incredible amount of responsibility. If you are one of those creative cooks who'd rather be a little lower down the ladder but deal with a lot less stress, you can still keep your finger in the pie (so to speak) with one of the following culinary cooking specialties: Saucier - As might be expected, the saucier is the s... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Juzaily Ramli @ Monday, 2nd July 2007 @ 8:29 AM

You love to cook, and you love to eat. But you feel like you're not doing it right. Somehow you know you need to change the way you cook. You eat and you gain weight. Yet there are others out there who eat such lavish dishes yet never seem to put on the pounds. You need to learn the secrets of healthy cooking. Don't fret, you can learn these easy healthy cooking techniques and cook you way to a better diet, better health and a better life. It is relatively easy to find healthy c... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 12:53 PM

Just like any other profession, whether or not being a chef is a career or a job depends largely on you. Of course, if your chef-dom is merely a job for you, don't be surprised if it doesn't take long to burn out. Fifty to 70-hour work weeks, high stress, and the creative brain drain all take their toll fairly early on those not entirely dedicated to their paycheck-maker. Successful chefs are like other creative types they will be found playing with their food even if no money w... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Juzaily Ramli @ Thursday, 28th June 2007 @ 3:19 PM

Nowadays, food lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to cooking skills and techniques, as well as cooking methods and style. These new advances provide an outlet for even more types of cuisine to be explored and shared with food lovers around the world. With the latest methods available, cooks and chefs can discover the most perfect blend of aromas, essences, colors and food qualities especially with Chinese cooking. Even though most of the basic ingredients in Chinese cooking do not... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 28th June 2007 @ 11:57 AM

The egg is a very popular item for people to purchase because it a very versatile food source. The egg is derived from hens, and are conveniently packaged in groups of a dozen or eighteen-count Styrofoam packages that are built with recessed holes that specifically meet the oval shape that an egg possesses. The egg cooking advices will vary because of the many ways that an egg can be prepared. There are several varieties of eggs on the market. Some eggs are in the traditional oval shape, ... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 11:25 PM

Becoming a freelance chef does not mean that just knowing how to cook automatically qualifies you to go into someone's home and cook for them. Obtaining the necessary industry (yes, it is an industry!) knowledge through a comprehensive training program puts you way ahead of the game. Knowing how to market yourself as well as how to go about everyday business functions like accounting, price-setting, scheduling, menu-planning, customer relations, and more can very well dictate whethe... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Monday, 18th June 2007 @ 7:10 PM

Culinary schools give aspiring chefs their best shot at making it to the big time, especially those accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Just like any other profession, many of the better hospitality establishments base their hiring practices not only upon the length of education the applicant provides, but also where that education was obtained. Tuition runs the gamut from relatively inexpensive courses offered by local community colleges all the way to the Culinary Institute... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Mayoor Patel @ Friday, 8th June 2007 @ 1:17 AM

Oolong tea is the tea that you are used to being served in traditional Chinese restaurants. It is made from a type of leaf that is half way between green and black teas. This tea is almost always brewed to be very strong in taste. It gives the tea drinker an aftertaste that will remind them of something sweet. Some people say it is more like green tea but without the vegetable taste, while others say it is far removed from the fragrant odor that can be counted on with black teas. The truth is th... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Mayoor Patel @ Wednesday, 6th June 2007 @ 11:20 AM

When it comes to brewing a nice warm pot of tea, there is quite a lot of argument over whether or not to use loose tea or a tea bag for the job? As with so many things, there are both benefits and drawbacks to both brewing methods, but which one may be right for you? Do tea bags really allow you to get all of the flavored goodness from the tea, or are do you end up truly exciting your taste buds only if you use tea that has not been constrained by a bag? Just about any so called tea exper... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Eldon Beard @ Thursday, 24th May 2007 @ 1:29 AM

You are a busy cook - you want good tasting, healthy food with minimal preparation time. The outstanding variety of herbs and spices readily available today let you enhance the flavor of many types of cuisine. You can add tremendous taste to meats, fruits, and vegetables without adding unwanted calories, sugar, and fat. Since most of us use dried spices in lieu of fresh, it is important to maximize and extract all the flavor possible from what we use. The purpose of this article is to show six w... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Eldon Beard @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 11:10 PM

Cooking with grapeseed oil offers many benefits over traditional cooking oils such as olive oil and canola oil. While relatively new to the US and Canadian market, this oil has been enjoyed for its health benefits in Europe for many years. Known for health-supporting benefits, superior cooking properties and versatility, it is an excellent choice for all-around cooking needs. This article will explore three important reasons why it is the cooking oil of choice. * grapeseed oil is a healt... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 7:23 PM

If you think you do not like fish, you will never qualify as a gourmet. Gourmets eat and enjoy everything - when properly prepared. Your dislike may come from the way in which fish is cooked. Try it baked or broiled - both of which minimize cooking odors. Fish is low in calories, thus good for diets. It is also extremely versatile in presentation...for instance: 1. Any fish fillet can be broiled, baked or sauted in plenty of butter. 2. Any fish fillet can be spread with a bi... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 22nd May 2007 @ 12:23 AM

What you get to eat onboard is a spectacular bonus, often underplayed in the brochures or the day-dreaming before that vacation-of-a-lifetime starts. Yet it's all about cruise eating! All aboard for a spectacular ocean-bound foodies' extravaganza! Cruise eating is the jewel in the crown of on-board enjoyment, with sumptuous, round-the-clock food from all-you-can-eat breakfasts, through lazy lunches and bejewelled dinners, to early hours snacks in the moonlight. Not forget... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Saturday, 19th May 2007 @ 7:39 PM

A gourmet food menu is the key to an elegant partly. No matter if it is a birthday, wedding, anniversary or any other special occasion gourmet foods will add elegance and style as well as delicious celebration for your guests. What are the best gourmet food menus? How to decide on which gourmet foods to choose for your party? We have put together a brief guide map for the gourmet delight world. If you are planning a bridal shower, you can rely on an easy appetizer. Get some cream ... more...