Quantcast
Channel: The First Timers Cookbook
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 126 View Live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Cooking Ribs!

 “Cooking Ribs”  This First Timer’s guide is here to help… Is cooking ribs really a no-brainer?  No way!  Cooking ribs is actually something that takes considerable time and effort and is by no means a...

View Article



Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Low Fat Chicken Recipes

 “Low Fat Chicken Recipes” Looking for some “low fat chicken recipes” to kick start the new year?  Well if you’re like most people you are probably looking for some healthy chicken dishes like this!...

View Article

Epic Meal! If you haven't seen it yet, you're missing out.

This has become one of the most entertaining things that I have seen in a while. I can’t get enough of the sometimes gross, usually hilarious and over the top way that these guys do food. Epic Meal!...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What are For-Profit Culinary Schools really about?

What are most for-profit culinary schools really about? Have you ever been to one?  Have you ever recieved a call from a recruiter asking you to take a tour so you can “check out your options?” Chances...

View Article

Here is the new interview from Novels Alive TV

The post Here is the new interview from Novels Alive TV appeared first on The First Timers Cookbook.

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Salt, The First Timer's Guide

“Salt” This common household ingredient has always been a major part of human lives. It went from actually being used as currency (it is actually the root word for the current term “salary,” derived...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Cooking Classes

We have been working hard to put the finishing touches on the Cooking Classes called the Fine Art of Cooking Series offered through Orson Gygi in Salt Lake City, Utah. This series goes through the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Dutch Oven 2011

Another year, another IDOS Cast Iron Chef’s challenge. Each year that each chef is a part of the challenge, Camp Chef donates a gift for each of us.  This year we recieved a 10 inch dutch oven . . ....

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Look who joined the Salt TV network!

Check out the newest article on Salt TV network! http://www.salttvnetwork.com/articles/20110421/first-timers-guide-cooking-ham-just-time-easter The post Look who joined the Salt TV network! appeared...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Mother's Day, Bread Pudding and How Chef Shawn Got his start!

Mother’s day has come and gone, but luckily you can have bread pudding anytime!  Check out how Chef Shawn got his start and how he owes it all to his Mom. . . Kind of....

View Article

Knife Skills

“Knife Skills” Here is a preview of Knife Skills and a basic station set-up contained in the DVDs that will be in stores soon, but that you can order now right here! In these videos we are setting up...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Making Baking Powder

“Making Baking Powder”  Before we jump into making baking powder, its important to know a litte about baking powder like what it is, how its used and of course making baking powder if you’re out of it....

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Lemonade Recipes

“Lemonade Recipes” Summer time!  There really is nothing like hot summer days and warm summer nights.  BBQs and campouts, picnics and water fights, everything fun usually centers around summertime....

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Real Balsamic Vinegar

“Real Balsamic Vinegar” Real Balsamic Vinegar comes from the Modena, Italy region and like most authentic Italian products, is produced under rigid restrictions.  It was originally manufactured as a...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How to Cook

How to Cook   The Making of The First Timer’s Cookbook- Teaching people How to Cook Over the last 3 years we have been asked over and over what makes the First Timer’s Cookbook different from other...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Meat Temperature Cooking Chart

“Meat Temperature Cooking Chart“ The best, most accurate way of cooking meat is by measuring the internal temperature with a meat probe and then correlating the temperatures from the meat temperature...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Cooking Ideas for Dinner

Cooking Ideas for Dinner Some great cooking ideas for dinner are something that anyone can use.  If you’re like me, it seems like we have the same things for dinner over and over.  This could be for...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Recipes for Cooked Chicken

“Recipes for Cooked Chicken” Do you need some recipes for cooked chicken?  Try these recipes for cooked chicken on for size… For those of you who maybe unfamiliar with what I’m talking about, here is a...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Agave Sugar

“Agave Sugar” Years ago, when you wanted to sweeten something you probably turned to good old sugar.  Today there are so many different sweeteners (including agave sugar) out there it’s hard to tell...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ocean Spray Recipe Contest 2011

Ocean Spray Recipe Contest 2011 For those who don’t know, I was a finalist in the 2011 Ocean Spray Cranberry Recipe Contest.  The contest was held for foodservice professionals (chefs, etc) and had...

View Article

My "Aha" Moment

The post My "Aha" Moment appeared first on The First Timers Cookbook.

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Online Cooking Classes

“Online Cooking Classes” What are the advantages to taking online cooking classes? Well for one, you can take them anytime-anywhere you have an internet connection. Plus, maybe you’re the type of...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Learn to Cook Online

“Learn to cook online” Have you ever wanted to learn to cook online?  Well here you go! Years ago you would have only a few options in learning how to cook. . . But now, with the advent of technology,...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

By Invitation Only

By Invitation Only In Salt Lake City we have a little thing called By Invitation Only.  Started by Justin Kinnaird back in 2010, it has become Utah’s premier underground dining event. I was asked to be...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Loaf Cake Recipe

“Loaf Cake Recipe” For a good Loaf Cake Recipe we look to the classic pound cake.  Why is it called a pound cake?  Simple, it contains a pound of butter.  So its not a low calorie, no sugar option, but...

View Article


Molecular Gastronomy

  Although this term is not really used anymore, the idea is still cool.   The post Molecular Gastronomy appeared first on The First Timers Cookbook.

View Article

ifood.tv

Check out some of the new pages at: http://www.ifood.tv/the-first-timers-cookbook or http://www.ifood.tv/chefshawnb The post ifood.tv appeared first on The First Timers Cookbook.

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Eggs Benedict

“Eggs Benedict” Eggs Benedict is a classic breakfast dish that can come in many different versions.  The classic Eggs Benedict is basically a poached egg on top of a grilled english muffin and canadian...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Learning to Cook Online

“Learning to cook online“ Learning to cook online is probably the cheapest and one of the most effective ways to learning how to cook.  Learning to cook online affords you the ability to learn at your...

View Article



Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Learning How to Cook Online

“Learning how to cook online“ Learning how to cook online is probably the cheapest and one of the most effective ways to learning how to cook online.  Learning how to cook online affords you the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Dutch Oven Competition 2012

“Dutch Oven 2012” One of my favorite events of the year, the International Dutch Oven Society’s annual Cast Iron Chef’s Cook-off! Our 3 secret ingredients this year consisted of Jelly Beans, Lemon...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Orange Garnish

“Orange Garnish” Making an orange garnish is one of the easiest ways to spice up your presentation, as well as a great way to use up an orange peel (which is usually just discarded).  An orange garnish...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The First Timer's Cookbook-Free!!!

      For the next few days we are offering The First Timer’s Cookbook on amazon (ebook) for free!  A $10 value!  Simply go to http://www.amazon.com/The-First-Timers-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B006VOOQC2 and...

View Article


Instructions on how to talk about Food

You remember those terrible instructional videos you used to have to sit through in school? . . .This is one of those.   The post Instructions on how to talk about Food appeared first on The First...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Preparing Asparagus

preparing asparagus “Preparing Asparagus“ Preparing asparagus is a lot easier than you might expect.  Buying, cleaning and actually cooking asparagus are all parts of actually preparing asparagus....

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Strawberry Breakfast Souffles

(Makes about 4 dozen small muffin-sized treats) [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:7] For Mother’s day this year we made a tasty little treat. Try it out, see what you think. The post Strawberry Breakfast Souffles...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Buttercream Frosting

“Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Buttercream Frosting” Chocolate cupcakes with peanut buttercream frosting are a great way to cheat on any diet or get your chocolate and/or peanut butter fix. Chocolate...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Creme Brulee French Toast

Crème Brulee French Toast                                                                      Yield: Approximately 15 pieces...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Fresh Strawberry Lime Pie

Fresh Strawberry Lime Pie                                                                           Serving Size: 1 9inch Pie...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Chcolate Chip Cocoreos

Chocolate Chip Cocoreos                                                                            Serving Size: 1 dozen Large or 2 dozen Medium...

View Article

Making Halloween Caramel

Here is a Halloween blast from the past . . . Check out a video I did a few years ago for a morning show.   The post Making Halloween Caramel appeared first on The First Timers Cookbook.

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How to make Caramel in a can

“How to Make Caramel in a Can” Want to learn how to make caramel in a can?  Simply put, to make caramel in a can, you simply cook the can full of sweetened condensed milk.   Some might tell you that it...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

How to make Corn Syrup

“How to make Corn Syrup” When Learning how to make corn syrup, keep in mind that learning how to make corn syrup will only peak your interest in learning how to do more things thatn just learning how...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Homemade Butter Recipe

“Homemade Butter Recipe” Want a good homemade butter recipe?  Here is a good way to start making your own butter. When making your own homemade butter recipe, keep a few things in mind. #1 – Go with...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Simple Guacamole Recipe

“Simple Guacamole Recipe” Sometimes a simple guacamole recipe is not that simple.  Rest assured, this simple guacamole recipe on the other hand is very simple The key to a good simple guacamole recipe...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Easy Fish Taco Sauce

“Easy Fish Taco Sauce”  Creating an easy fish taco sauce is a great way to spice up a boring fish taco.  One of my favorites is an easy fish taco sauce that is unique, but familiar, a signature easy...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Cooking Barley

“Cooking Barley” Cooking Barley is just like cooking most other grains.  A basic 2 to 1 ratio of liquid to Barley is the basic idea behind cooking barley. Barley has gained popularity the last few...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Recipe for Pico De Gallo

“Recipe for Pico De Gallo” Need a recipe for Pico De Gallo?  Here is my go to recipe for Pico De Gallo. Pico De Gallo Recipe Yield: 3 cups     1 each                  Large Sweet Onion – Diced 1 each...

View Article

Clean While You Work: Keeping A Clean, Safe Kitchen

A guest post by Karoline One in ten of us becomes ill each year as a result of eating contaminated food, according to the World Health Organization. In order to keep foodborne illness to a minimum,...

View Article


How to Grill Asparagus the Right Way

(Guest post by Darren Wayland) If you’re a fan of asparagus, you’ll love the way it tastes when it’s prepared over a piping-hot grill. Unlike steaming, which can give the stalks an unpleasant stringy...

View Article

Browsing latest articles
Browse All 126 View Live




Latest Images