Healthful and great-tasting food preparation can be overwhelming if you are new to cooking or need a refresher. The Cooking Basics fact sheets will help you get organized and plan and prepare …

Some ways of cooking are better than others for cutting saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, added sugars and calories. At the same time, you want to maximize your nutritional benefits.

The keys to basic food safety are cooking it to the right temperature and handling it properly. Follow these guidelines to keep you, your family, and your guests safe.

KEY POINTS • Fry - a method of cooking that uses significant amounts of oil, butter, or other fats. • Sauté - a method of cooking in a large pan that involves moving the food around quickly so that it …

Dry-heat cooking methods use either conductive (direct) heat or convective (indirect) heat to cause changes in food products. Conductive heat will cook food items by applying direct flame or transfer of …

Knowing a little about cooking methods goes a long way. The healthiest way to prepare our food is by using little or no fat and adding flavor without too much salt or sugar. Cooking methods include …

Grilling is an intense, rapid cooking method that gives food a crisp exterior and moist, fl avorful interior. Vegetables, meats, and poultry can be grilled. Cut vegetables in pieces that are too large to fall …