How To Cook Asparagus

Written on January 21st, 2011 by Chris
How To Cook Asparagus

I've been asked how to cook asparagus, so here goes. Asparagus is definitely one of my favorite veggies, and its pretty straightforward to cook as well. My preferred method of cooking asparagus is roasting, which only takes around 10 - ...

Serves 2
10 - 15 mins if roasted. 2-3 mins if steamed.

How To Boil Pasta

Written on September 4th, 2010 by Chris
How To Boil Pasta

Just add a jar of spaghetti sauce to some boiled pasta and you'll have that tried and tested meal enjoyed by families and students alike. It's quick to make, and tastes great. Without further ado, How To Boil Pasta: 1. Fill a ...

Serves 4
8-10 mins

How To Boil Cabbage

Written on April 5th, 2010 by Chris
How To Boil Cabbage

So you wan't to know how to boil cabbage, do you?. Good job you found this site then, because it's really easy to do and can be done in around 15-20 minutes. Lets get started: Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and ...

Serves 5
15-20 mins

How To Boil Rice

Written on March 23rd, 2010 by Chris
How To Boil Rice

Boiling rice is pretty easy to do, although it can be tricky to 'perfect'.  Rice is a great addition to any meal, and can also be served alone as a side dish, or used in stir fry and various other ...

Serves 4
20 mins

How Long To Boil Potatoes

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How Long To Boil Potatoes

There are many things you can do with potatoes, including boiling them, grilling, mashing or frying, and for all of these you can use red, sweet, or new potatoes - the options are pretty much endless. If you do decide to ...

Serves 2
20-30 Mins, depending on the size of the potatoes

Should I Boil Ribs First ?

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
Should I Boil Ribs First ?

Should i boil ribs first ? A common question asked by the un-initiated cook!. One of the secrets to cooking great ribs is to cook them very , very slowly .... but never boil them. Thats right don't ...

Serves 5
3 Hours

How To Boil Corn On The Cob

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How To Boil Corn On The Cob

While this is a very simple task , a lot of people still ask how to boil corn on the cob. Fortunately this is very simple and quick to do , and results in a very tasty treat!. ...

Serves 1
1-10 mins depending on how cooked you like it.

How Long To Boil Ribs

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How Long To Boil Ribs

How long to boil ribs ? Never !! ... if you want the best tasting ribs then the oven is the only way to go. You can see a great recipe here, refined over the years by a professional bbq ...

Serves 5
30mins - 1 hour

How Long To Boil Lobster Tails

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How Long To Boil Lobster Tails

Lets move on to how long to boil lobster tails. Before cooking lobster tails, its recommended to thaw them in the refidgerator for 24 hours first, cooking from frozen will result in much tougher meat, which is not what you ...

Serves 4
10-30 mins depending on method of cooking

How Long To Boil Crab Legs

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How Long To Boil Crab Legs

A few people in a forum were asking me the other day how long to boil crab legs. As with most types of meat whether its poultry or fish, cooking time depends on size. For king crab legs bring a ...

Serves 4
6-16 mins, depending on crab leg size and whether frozen or not.

How long do you boil shrimp ?

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How long do you boil shrimp ?

Depending on the size, the question of how long do you boil shrimp varies. For medium size shrimp, place the shrimps into a boiling pot of water for around 5 to 7 minutes. You'll know when they are cooked ...

Serves 5
5-7 mins

How long do i boil chicken ?

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
How long do i boil chicken ?

I'm often asked "How long do i boil chicken" ? .The answer depends on how large the chicken breasts / legs are, and whether they have bones in them or not. If the chicken pieces do have bones in ...

Serves 4
40 mins roughly, depending on whether chicken pieces are boneless or not. 2-3 hours if you are cooking a whole chicken.

Can i boil boneless skinless chicken breast ?

Written on March 13th, 2010 by Chris
Can i boil boneless skinless chicken breast ?

Many people ask me "Can i boil boneless skinless chicken breast " ? The answer is yes, you can. However there are a few things to consider first. Boiling your chicken breast from frozen is possible, although this is ...

Serves 4
20-40 mins depending on size of chicken breasts