A Quick Guide to a Pressure Cooker and its Benefits - Is it Healthier than Other Cookware?

Pressure cooking food became popular in the last century, as the newer models overcame the dangers of first-generation pressure cookers (ever heard of older pressure cookers exploding?) by offering many safety features. This article explains the basic functioning of an electric pressure cooker (with the most...

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Richly-Flavored Thai Chicken & Basil Stir Fry

This Asian recipe blends together a variety of flavors to make a richly-flavored and delicious stir fry. You can use your normal light soy sauce and still get a great taste - there is no need for a dark soy sauce that likely contains food coloring & other additives. Best...

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Traditional Moroccan Chicken Tagine

This savory Moroccan stew with chicken, vegetables, and spices can be created in the same style of vessel that it was traditionally cooked in -- a traditional tagine!

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Roasting a Whole Chicken in MEC

Cooking an entire chicken in a MEC pot, isn't it amazing? Traditional recipes use margarine, which is an artery blocker among other things. MEC requires none of that - all it needs is water & some light spice seasoning for a tender and delicious roast to serve at your dinner...

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The Best Non-Toxic & Non-Stick Dutch Oven for Your Health (with Images and Reviews)

Many use a Dutch oven as one of their primary cookware vessels in their household. And understandably so, this feature-packed pot can conveniently cook a ton of recipes (like slow cooking soups & stews, making sauces, and baking breads)! Dutch ovens made from enameled cast iron, stainless steel, and ceramics...

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Clay Pot Chicken Cooking & Recipes

If you have arrived here, you must be someone who is aware of the distinct deliciousness of food cooked in clay and are perhaps looking for more recipes and information on this amazing cooking method. Maybe you tried a claypot chicken dish at a friend's party, or bread made in...

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Guide to Tagine Buying & Cooking (Including Recipes!)

A tagine (also spelled "tajine") is a clay or ceramic pot with a unique cone-shaped lid design. The lid design specifically helps steam accumulate at the top and naturally condense back into the food. This results in the food turning out more moist, tender, and flavorful! If you are a...

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Non-Toxic Slow Cooking: Stove, Oven, Crockpot

Tired of your electric slow cooker gadgets taking too much space and looking for a way to slow cook right on the stove top and in the oven? Then you are not alone: modern slow cookers are not only complex to use, but they also pose some serious health risks,...

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Healthy Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Chili

In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we are bringing this recipe to you so you have a use for all your leftover turkey (or chicken)! You could also use freshly bought turkey, ground or whole. We hope try this recipe and enjoy it, whether it be after Thanksgiving or any time of...

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What is a Donabe, and How Does it Compare to Other Clay Cookware for Healthy Cooking?

Donabe clay pots have been used in Japan for centuries, and are typically used for cooking Japanese cuisines. Many are drawn to donabes because of the wonderful taste brought to food after cooking in one. How healthy are they for cooking your meals?

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